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Bears Spread the Ball Around in Dominant Win

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com made an interesting point about the Bears game last night: “Despite the placement of 54 total points on the board, no quarterback threw for more than 200 yards, no running back rushed for more than 100 … Continue reading →

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Michael Vick, “a True Story of Redemption”?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Tom Shannon

My favorite feature, Pro Football Weekly‘s Audibles, has another provocative (and anonymous) quote: “(The Eagles) had one of the greatest comebacks I have ever seen (against New York). (Michael) Vick is a true story, (a true example of) redemption. They … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: Bears Vs. Vikings December 20, 2010

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Defense Bears came out with a blitz on the first play.  But beyond that, they correctly anticpated that the Vikings would try to keep it on the ground as much as possible and, though they mixed it up, they played … Continue reading →

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Its Vikings Week and You Know What That Means…

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

It was in 2001 after a particularly tough loss to the Bears when I found this cry from a Viking fan on the Internet.  Long time readers of my blog posts at various sites over the years know that it … Continue reading →

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Turf Talk Distracts from the Task at Hand

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Like many of the writers in town, Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times is highlighting the weather conditions for tonight’s game against the Vikings.  This quote from Bears linebacker Lance Briggs caught my eye: “‘I’m talking about it now,’ Briggs … Continue reading →

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Harris Apparently Finds Peace, Perspective

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

I really enjoyed the piece that Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune did on defensive tackle Tommie Harris who has apparently gained perspective as he struggles to perform with knee and leg injuries: “He returned to the starting lineup last … Continue reading →

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Revealing Patriots Victory Over Green Bay Helps the Bears

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Hi Dan. Did you see Rodney Harrison‘s take on playing Tom Brady? He said the only way they got to Tom in practice was to play tight press coverage and make … Continue reading →

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Points of View, December 19, 2010

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports that Charles Tillman returned to practice Friday.  Tillman had an awful game last week ad he needs to bounce back with a good performance against the Vikings. Biggs also points out that … Continue reading →

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McNabb Vs. the Shanahans in a Classic Conflict

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at expresses an intriguing theory on what’s behind Donovan McNabb‘s problems with the Washington Redskins.  McNabb finds himself as the number three quarterback on the roster today. The team has until the day after the regular season opener … Continue reading →

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Dez Clark Disappearing From Bears Landscape

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune enumerates the reasons: why tight end Dez Clark has been inactive so often lately.  This one caught my eye: “The Bears have three tight ends with distinct roles. [Greg] Olsen is the route runner. … Continue reading →

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