Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Facts Ooze Out as Jay Cutler Appears to Be Near the End of His Time in Chicago

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Tom Shannon

John Mullin at CSNChicago.com let’s this little tidbit slip out as he addresses the Bears quarterback situation: “The Bears may find themselves in a situation not entirely dissimilar from where they stood in the 2014 offseason and were faced with a … Continue reading →

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Positioning the Bears for Success

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Tom Shannon

John Mullin at CSN Chicago brings up a good point about the Bears search for a quarterback: “How good is [general manager Ryan Pace] at finding a potential franchise quarterback, given that he’s never picked a quarterback in his two Bears … Continue reading →

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Taking a Quarterback Is Not Optional.

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “If the Bears do retain the third pick in the draft they will be able to choose a defensive player who is a difference maker at either the edge, 5-technique or … Continue reading →

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Building from the Top Down

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei , writing for The Athletic, addresses the Bears quarterback situation: “Brian Hoyer’s contract is up. He signed a one-year deal last spring. There will be many worse options to bringing him back as the No. 2 guy. Hoyer was criticized … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Vikings 1/1/17

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense Minnesota came out mixing it up and did a lot of damage with big plays on the Bears young defensive backs.  Cre’Von LeBlanc gave up a big catch to Cordarrelle Patterson as he let him get too far behind … Continue reading →

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In Defense of John Fox

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Tom Shannon

The easiest thing to do as the Bears wrap up what is currently a three win season is to call for a new head coach.  Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune has basically been making his living doing it for … Continue reading →

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NFL Points of View Week 16

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Parts of this article were originally published to Phinmaniacs on December 23. Here are some thoughts on he state of the NFL entering week 16 1.  The major issue in Buffalo right now is whether Rex Ryan will keep his job.  Reports … Continue reading →

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No Game Comments: Washington at Chicago 12/24/16

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Sorry.  Traveling for Christmas and won’t see this game against the Redskins until Christmas morning at the earliest. I know a lot of you are pulling for a loss to get a higher draft pick but I’d rather see the … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Packers at Bears 12/18/16

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Defense Two third downs on the first drive, two blown plays by Nick Kwiatkowski as first he missed a sack on Aaron Rogers and then he gave up a catch to tight end Jared Cook on 3rd and 11. The … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Lions 12/11/16

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears came out playing man to man defense.  The Lions did a good job of passing against it. Matthew Stafford came out ready to play.  He was accurate, he got rid of the ball quickly and on time. … Continue reading →

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