Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Quick Comments:  Steelers at Bears 2017-09-24

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears did a good job against the Steelers run and did a reasonable job of containing Le’Veon Bell.  The Steelers did better running the ball in the second half. As expected, the Steelers attacked the Bears corners deep  … Continue reading →

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It’s About the Turnovers. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Perhaps the best feature that Mike Glennon demonstrates and has demonstrated throughout his career is that be protects the football. That perhaps, was the biggest reason why his game on Sunday was so disappointing. Glennon could be ineffective in a … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: Bears at Buccaneers 9/17/17

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bucs were spreading the Bears out and attacking the middle of the field, especially the linebackers, in coverage in the passing game. They spent a lot of time picking apart the Bears zone coverage and moved the ball … Continue reading →

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Bears Fans, Media and Team Get Another Dose of Reality But Simply Can’t Accept It

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Tom Shannon

The first thing that I heard after the Bears loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was the thing I expected. That was because, if nothing else, it was the same thing I heard last year and the year before … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Falcons at Bears 9/10/17

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense Atlanta came out executing well. They spread the ball out, balanced the run and the pass. They looked sharp. The Bears played a lot of zone defense hoping to get pressure on Ryan with the front seven. I think … Continue reading →

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McPhee Weight Loss Has Less to Do with Being in Shape Than With Reducing Stress on HIs Knees. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Tom Shannon

With the promotion of quarterback Mitch Trubisky to the back up role, a legitimate question arises – why keep quarterback Mark Sanchez if all he’s going to be in a third stringer? There are a couple answers to this. First, … Continue reading →

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We Forgot What a Good Running Back Looks Like and Other Points of View

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at Pro Football Weekly on the current state of the Bears roster: “For all the early excitement brought by the arrivals of rookies Mitch Trubisky and Tarik Cohen, it’s hard not to feel a bit letdown after the … Continue reading →

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Shaheen Has Yet to Impress and Other Points of View

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Hyped rookie tight end Adam Shaheen has had his struggles during the preseason. Via Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune: Eye on the ball: Tight end Adam Shaheen was at fault for one of Trubisky’s three incompletions, a pass over … Continue reading →

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Everyone Thinks Playing Trubisky in the 4th Preseason Game Is a Good Idea. Until It’s Not. And Other Points of View.

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune gives his thoughts for the week: “[Mitch] Trubisky’s time is coming. I firmly believe it will arrive this season. But [Mike] Glennon showed enough for the Bears to continue with the plan they set … Continue reading →

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Trubisky’s Play Against the Titans Could Be Disappointing and Other Points of View

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. “I anticipate the Bears drafting at the top of the draft again next year. If an All-Pro left tackle is available in the draft, do the Bears still take one that … Continue reading →

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