Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Lessons in Green Bay Should Not Be Lost on Bears Fans

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Wes Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Press-Gazette interviews Green Bay head coach Mike McCarthy. He asks him about reversing his decision to give play calling duties to offensive coordinator Tom Clements during the 2015 season. “Those are conversations that will … Continue reading →

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The Bears Will Once Again Be Competing with the Packers to Draft the Same Players in 2016

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Its not a surprise but Green Bay would like to move linebacker Clay Matthews back outside full time next year. “In order to do that, the Packers might have to make it an offseason priority to acquire another starting-caliber inside … Continue reading →

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Catching Up with Former Bears Offensive Tackle Jordan Mills

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Sal Maiorana at the Democrat and Chronicle reviews the performance of the Buffalo Bills offensive line. What he says about former bears offensive tackle Jordan Mills is of interest. “Jordan Mills: C- “Mills played for offensive line coach Aaron Kromer … Continue reading →

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Could the Answer at Guard Already Be on the Roster?

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Kevin Fishbain at chicagosports.com reviews the performance of the offensive line in 2015: “Next for [offensive line coach] Dave Magazu and [general manager Ryan] Pace is finding a starting right guard, whether it’s through the draft, free agency or bringing … Continue reading →

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Not the Best Question I Ever Asked

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune responds to a question from this ignorant fan: “I’ve been hesitant to get behind Dowell Loggains because he was Johnny Manziel’s quarterbacks coach during a miserable season last year. I recognize that by far … Continue reading →

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Cleaner Play, Better Defense the Real Key to Packers Success

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explains what happened on the Packers offensive line in Sunday’s blow out loss to the Arizona Cardinals: “[David] Bakhtiari is out, [Brian] Bulaga goes down, [T.J.] Lang and [Corey] Linsley both miss portions … Continue reading →

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Buccaneers Game a Highlight for the Coordinators

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune reviews the Bears victory over the Buccaneers Sunday: “I-formation: The Bears used two tailbacks in an I-formation on some short-yardage plays, including both of Carey’s touchdowns. “Carey was the up back on both scores, … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Buccaneers 12/27/15

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense Tampa Bay played a familiar Lovie Smith-style bend but don’t break defense but the blitzed more than is usual, presumably to put pressure on the somewhat weak Bears offensive line. It was reasonably effective. The Bears responded by trying … Continue reading →

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The Chip Kelly Conundrum

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Darius Walker at nfl.com comments upon the disconnect between the offensive system and running back Demarco Murray, who the Eagles gave a $40 million contract to in the offseason: “Chip Kelly‘s high-powered spread offense revolves around spacing. The majority of … Continue reading →

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Only Limited Similarity Between John Fox and Lovie Smith

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Tom Shannon

David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune praises former Bears head coach Lovie Smith but at the same time under-states the positives of current head coach John Fox by stating that there’s not much difference between the two: “The praise heaped … Continue reading →

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