Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Looks Like Tomorrow WIll Be a Snow Day for the Bears

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Larry Mayer at chicagobears.com answers you questions: “The thing that surprised me the most about Sunday’s game was that the Bears and Patriots looked like they were playing under different field conditions. The Bears looked like they were playing in … Continue reading →

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The Real Question: Can Joe Webb Throw?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Vikings rookie starter Joe Webb was full of apparent confidence when asked by Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times about Bears defensive end Julius Peppers: “When I asked him whether he ever has seen a defensive lineman as fast Julius … Continue reading →

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Do the Bears Still Have the Advantage in Cold Weather?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times answers your questions: “Q: Playing Monday’s game in the land of Harry Potter colors (maroon and gold), which team do you think would be a better cold weather team, the Slytherins or the Gryffindors? … Continue reading →

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Points of View, December 16, 2010

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times wrote one of his nice human interest pieces on an unlikely friendship has helped defensive tackle Tommie Harris through adversity this season. Apparently they are selling naming rights for statistics now.  Jensen points … Continue reading →

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Weather Will Now Be a Factor For the Monday Night Game Against the Vikings

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Tom Shannon

The Bears will now be playing at TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota Monday night.  This is an outdoor stadium.  For those who might be wondering, snow continues to fall in the area and the long range forecast … Continue reading →

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Can One Game Derail a Season?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Matt Bowen at the Chicago Tribune writes about recovering from a bad loss like that the Bears endured on Sunday: “I have never been a believer that one game can derail a season. Get through training camp, the first three … Continue reading →

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Points of View, December 14, 2010

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Bears Apparently there was some talking going on down on the field Sunday.  Here’s what Deion Branch said of Major Wright (via Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune): “Branch explained what was discussed. “‘It was good conversation.’” “‘He said he … Continue reading →

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Bears Could Clinch the Division This Weekend But Don’t Count On It

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Tom Shannon

The Bears could clinch the NFC North this weekend with a win over the Vikings and a Packer loss.  Both of these things could easily happen.  But only if conditions are right. First let’s take a look at how the … Continue reading →

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Bears Defense Needs to Be More Versatile to Compete Against the Elite

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei made one of his usual astute observations about yesterday’s game for the Chicago Tribune: “The Bears also played a heavy dose of man-to-man, especially against nickel personnel. In fact, they played man on about half the snaps. “They … Continue reading →

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Bears Need to Take Close Look at Their Mental Preparation

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan brought up a point for the Chicago Sun-Times that I know is probably running through many people’s minds this morning. “But the thinking was the Bears were beyond this sort of game, yet another in a series of … Continue reading →

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