Author Archives: Tom Shannon

C.J. Anderson Wins One for the Little Guys

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com passes on a comment from Broncos running back C.J. Anderson on whether he would feel comfortable handling a bigger load, as he did in the Super Bowl on Sunday. “‘Oh, I know that’s something I can … Continue reading →

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Will Matt Blanchard Get a Shot to be the Bears Quarterback of the Future?

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers yet another of your questions: “When will Bears give backup quarterback Matt Blanchard a shot?” “– Steve, Park Ridge” “The Bears signed Blanchard to a reserve/future contract in January so he will be … Continue reading →

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Would the Broncs Have Won a Super Bowl with John Fox?

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “With Super Bowl 50 in the record books, I can’t help but hope the folks in Halas Hall saw what everyone else did. No disrespect to Peyton Manning, but let’s face … Continue reading →

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New NFL Rule All About Image Not Substance

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com comments on the implementation of a new NFL rule that bars college players with a record of certain types of crimes from participating in the Scouting Combine, attending the draft, or appearing at any other league-sanctioned … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Teaches Us that Kyle Long Belongs on the Right Side

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Nate Atkins at ChicagoFootball.com breaks down the Bears draft (and free agent) needs. This is one of many articles which we can expect to see on the subject but I think the top needs, defensive line, offensive line and inside … Continue reading →

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Cam Newton Still Has Lots of Growing to Do Before He’ll Be Truly Great

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Jeffri Chadiha at nfl.com does a really nice job of evaluating the problems with the way Cam Newton handled Sunday’s loss in the Super Bowl. “We all know it’s painful for players to lose Super Bowls. But Newton’s postgame press … Continue reading →

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A Little Flattery Never Hurts

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mary Kay Cabot at cleveland.com describes the meeting between Browns coach Hue Jackson and quarterback Paxton Lynch. Lynch is one of the three top quarterbacks entering the 2016 NFL draft. The others are Jared Goff and Carson Wentz. Cleveland has … Continue reading →

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Tom Brady’s Legacy on Display Before Super Bowl 50

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Jeff Howe at the Boston Globe describes the welcome that Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got when he was introduced as part of the Super Bowl MVP ceremony on Sunday: “The Patriots quarterback was lustily booed by the crowd at Levi’s … Continue reading →

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Ron Rivera Recovers from Bears Departure and Lovie Smith Struggles with Himself

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dag Hammarskjöld once said, “It is when we all play safe that we create a world of the utmost insecurity.” I doubt he was thinking of former Bears head coach Lovie Smith when he said it. But Smith certainly seems to … Continue reading →

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Don Coryell Misses Hall of Fame Once Again

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Tom Shannon

I’m disappointed that, once again, Don Coryell didn’t get voted into the Hall of Fame. Coryell changed the game with his down field passing offense as he coached the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers. Frankly, his impact … Continue reading →

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