Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Some Phil Emery Guess Work and Other Points of View

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune describes the kind of player the Bears need from this draft and one reason why new GM Phil Emery might be able to deliver him: “But it is a young defender who can … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Jumping to Conclusions and Other Points of View

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Former Bears safety Doug Plank comments on the audio of a Gregg Williams pregame speech where he talked about targeting players for injury.  Via Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune: “’I can understand how that is pretty chilling to … Continue reading →

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Looking Towards a Defensive Draft and Other Ponts of View

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers this interesting question: “If Quinton Coples begins to fall in the draft, should Chicago trade up and select him? If so what would it take for the Bears to move up five … Continue reading →

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A Little Knee Bending for Bears Offensive Line? And Other Points of View.

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs, writing for The National Football Post, on the Bears most recent acquisition: “Devin Thomas has never taken off as a wide receiver in the NFL. “What are the odds he will with the Chicago Bears? That’s hard … Continue reading →

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Forte Not Doing Himself Any Favors and Other Points of View

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports on the Bears acquisition of running back Michael Bush.  This was a good signing, I think.  You need two good running backs these days.  Bush has good size but moves well and … Continue reading →

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Bears Shifts Philosophy Under Emery. And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears David Haugh at ‘the Chicago Tribune summarizes everyone’s fears about Brandon Marshall with this quote: “Rasheedah Watley has known Brandon Marshall since he was 12 and laughed when I asked her Wednesday if the Bears can change Marshall in … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Brandon Marshall Acquisition. And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times points out some of the many positives about the Bears trade of two third round draft picks for wide receiver Brandon Marshall: “The Bears were linked to Vincent Jackson, a two-time Pro Bowl … Continue reading →

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No One Seems to Knows How Much Cap Space the Bears Actually Have. And Other POints of View.

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears As most fans know, the Bears will have plenty of cap space available to spend in free agency.  What’s really interesting is tha tno one seems to know how much.  Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times says the Bears … Continue reading →

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Being Careful with Cap Space. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas faces a misdemeanor charge after police in West Virginia said they caught him driving the wrong way down a one-way street and found marijuana in his car, according to the Associated Press. Dan Pompei at … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Bears Ownership. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the playing time of all of the NFL players.  Here are some of relevant points he extracts: 1)  Five of Dave Toub’s eight top special teams tacklers are free agents.  It could … Continue reading →

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