Author Archives: Tom Shannon

In the novel Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy wrote, “Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.” That’s one of the most cynical things I’ve ever read. But there are times when circumstances make me wonder if … Continue reading →

Ex-Packers coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.” Lombardi was a jerk. OK, maybe that’s a little harsh. Winning is always the goal. But it’s not the only thing. In fact, it’s not even the … Continue reading →

In the sixth century, Pope Gregory the Great devised the list that we now know as the “Seven Deadly Sins”: pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. But the 13th century, St. Thomas Aquinas added what is, in my … Continue reading →

Robin Lopez when discussing the lessons he learned as an NBA basketball player once said, “Steve Nash, Grant Hill, they were always preaching whether you win or lose. You have to keep an even keel, keep a level head.” This … Continue reading →

American author Simone Elkeles once said, “I want to try making things right because picking up the pieces is way better than leaving them the way they are.” That’s the task facing the Bears this week. Because leaving the pieces … Continue reading →

American Poet Mark Strand once said, “The future is always beginning now.” Never was that more true than today. Most Bears fans will agree that this game was really about Justin Fields emergence from the sideline to play his first … Continue reading →

Was this really unexpected? I mean, really, did anyone outside of Halas Hall think this team was going to win this game? Its the “outside of Halas Hall” part of that question that is most relevant to the Bears team … Continue reading →

I never do a full commentary on pre-season games. But here are a few thoughts on the game against the Bills. Once again, I’m impressed by Justin Fields. His throws were generally on the money. He just doesn’t have the … Continue reading →

Bears I never do a full commentary on pre-season games. But here are a few thoughts on the game against the Dolphins. I thought Deon Bush showed up ready to play. He wants a job. If he keeps playing fast … Continue reading →

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments on the performance at quarterback in the Bears first training camp practice on Thursday: [Andy] Dalton is much crisper [than Justin Fields] with his reads, especially when he scans the entire field. … Continue reading →