Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Earl Bennett Tries to be “the Quarterback’s Friend”

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune got this interesting quote from wide receiver Earl Bennett after Sunday’s game: “I try to be the quarterback’s friend and he just kept throwing me the ball. I just want to make plays. The coaches kept calling great plays and … Continue reading →

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Bears Contain Lion’s Playmakers in Win

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Its hard to point to one but Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune pointed out what I thought was probably (collectively) the most important reason why the Bears beat the Lions yesterday in hisFour Downs feature: “The Bears were resilient on defense. Charles Tillman blew outside contain … Continue reading →

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Smith Motivates Bears at Halftime the Way a Good Head Coach Should

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Sun-Times addresses head coach Lovie Smith‘s half-time motivational technique: “Bears coach Lovie Smith isn’t one to get caught up in extremes of emotion, but that didn’t stop him from directing some well-chosen words at his defense at halftime … Continue reading →

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