Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Letting Go of Cutler Sooner Rather Than Later? I Still Doubt It.

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune addresses the Jay Cutler situation: While the Bears have no contractual deadline forcing a move, adding Cutler to the league-wide supply of quarterbacks — either by trade or release — could help their search, … Continue reading →

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Talent Vs. Attitude. The Debate Continues But Not for the Bears.

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune makes some good points and some not so good points: This is so [head coach John] Fox: dumping talented players [Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall, Martellus Bennett and Alshon Jeffery] because he doesn’t like something about … Continue reading →

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The Cutler Camp Is Taking a Big Risk by Floating Retirement Rumors in 2017

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Chris Wesseling at nfl.com comments on the rumor floated by Bears quarterback Jay Cutler’s camp that he may opt to retire in 2017: “What is Jay Cutler’s football future if the Chicago Bears are unsuccessful in their quest to trade … Continue reading →

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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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