Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Previewing the Jaguars and Other Points of View

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

• Next up for the Bears is the Jacksonville Jaguars. My first thought is that this is a very mineable game for the Bears. Even though Jacksonville beat the Colts in a sloppy, penalty filled game in London, they don’t … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Colts

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears came out running no huddle.  The Colts came out playing 6 in the box and daring the Bears to run, something which they generally struggled to do, especially in the first half. The problem is that the … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Lions at Bears

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Offense Brian Hoyer picked up where he left off last week going to tight end Zach Miller on the first play. That connection continued all game. Bears were apparently determined to run the ball. Jordan Howard doesn’t look like much … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Defense Cowboys came out in 11 personnel and that seemed to be their base most of the time.  They often stacked almost everyone inside at the line of scrimmage.  The Bears played 8 in the box to defend it but … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears came out in 11 personnel.  The Eagles played them a straight up 4-3 with 7 in the box. It didn’t take long for the Bears to give up a sack.  Logan Paulsen was left one-on-one with Malcom … Continue reading →

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Dowell Loggains Probably Shouldn’t Read This. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Two articles about new offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains here and here.  Not one word, not even one question, about how he managed to get an entire organization fired (with himself coming first) when he pushed the owner to draft Johnny … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Texans 9/11/16

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Offense Bears came out in three wide and tried to mix it up.  They had 20 runs Vs. 20 passes with six minutes left in the game they started playing from behind.  The Texans played it mostly straight up with seven in the … Continue reading →

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The Problems with Signing a Josh Sitton. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Tom Shannon

•  Kicker Robbie Gould, who was released last week by the Bears in favor of former Broncos/Saints//[name your team here] kicker Conner Barth is a great guy.  If you don’t believe it, just ask him. Gould, who never met a … Continue reading →

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Report: Former Packer, Pro Bowl Guard Josh Sitton Visiting Bears

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Well, that didn’t take long.  Josh Sitton wasn’t on the street 24 hours before reports surfaced that he was visiting the rival Bears. This would be nice turnabout for the Bears, who have often released players such as defensive end Julius Peppers … Continue reading →

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Path to Bears Improvement Lies in Playing Faster on Defense

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Tom Shannon

As disastrous as the third preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs was for the Bears, it is important to note that it wasn’t all bad.  In particular, I have done my best to point out that the defense wasn’t … Continue reading →

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