Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Ben Roethlisberger Really Does Do All of HIs Thinking Below the Waist. And Other Points of View.

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Rob Rang at CBSSports.com reviews the good and bad fits from the NFL draft. He liked the Bears Chris Conte pick: “Quality Fits: “Chris Conte, Chicago Bears: Conte played cornerback for the first three years of his career at … Continue reading →

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Does Mike Martz Have Too Much Power? If So He’s Not Alone.

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Tom Shannon

The world is full of compromise.  And no one apparently hates it any more than Timothy Miller of Endwell, N.Y.  Tim is apparently convinced that offensive coordinator Mike Martz is ruining the Bears franchise.  How else do you explain the … Continue reading →

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Bears Wide Receiver Situation Makes for an Ironic Picture

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Tom Shannon

There’s a lot of noise being made about Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett this offseason.  For instance, Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune addresses the plans that offensive coordinator Mike Martz has to increase Bennett’s role in the offense this season. … Continue reading →

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How Long Will Cutler’s Championship Game Performance Remain an Issue?

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “I wanted to ask you if you thought it was fair of the media, current and past NFL players bashing Jay Cutler during the NFC Championship Game? How can anyone question … Continue reading →

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More Details on Garrett Wolfe Arrest

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

More disappointing details on the arrest of Garrett Wolfe are coming to light via Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times.  Apparently the trouble started over the charge for three bottles of champagne at the club.  The total bill came to … Continue reading →

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Bears May Be Done Adding Linemen

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Once again, from Dan Pompei at the National Football Post.: “The Bears could be done adding starting caliber players to their offensive line. There still is a chance they could sign a free agent guard, but there also is a … Continue reading →

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Ryan Mallett: Are the Patriots Right, Again?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the National Football Post addresses this interesting issue: “There are two Ryan Malletts floating around out there. The first is the one most people think he is. The second is the one the Patriots think he is.” … Continue reading →

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More Preparation Time Gives Some Teams Big Lockout Advantage But Not Bears

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei had this comment in last week’s Sunday Blitz at the National Football Post that stuck in my mind: “Some people around the league are anticipating some interesting game planning and scheming early in the season, more so than … Continue reading →

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Survey: 100-Percent of NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL Players Open to Playing with a Lesbian Teammate

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

How proud am I at this show of open mindedness from our boys on the field?  Its enough to bring a tear to the eye of even this cynical blogger.  From the Sports Pickle.

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Vote Packers for Hard Knocks

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Yes, we’re all getting desperate for offseason entertainment. ProFootballTalk.com is running a poll within each division to find out who the fans want to see on HBO’s Hard Knocks.  Today is the NFC North’s turn. Now it may seem to … Continue reading →

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