Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Hroniss Grasu Is the Key to the Success of the 2015 Draft Class

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune makes a pertinent comment on the state of the Bears offensive line: “As good as second-round draft choice Eddie Goldman and fifth-rounder Adrian Amos have performed, it’s scary for Ryan Pace’s draft class that … Continue reading →

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Could the Bears Next Quarterback Already Be on the Roster?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune highlights the situation that 2014 sixth round draft pick, back up quarterback David Fales finds himself in: “Forget about discovering the next Tom Brady, a former sixth-round pick — the odds are heavily stacked … Continue reading →

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Bears Facing a Motivated Vikings Team with Major Weaknesses

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Ben Goessling at ESPN describes the Vikings chances of making the playoffs. They’re pretty good. “The Vikings (8-5) will enter Week 15 as one of only five NFC teams with fewer than seven losses. No matter what happens around the … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio’s Defense of Shea McClellin Doesn’t Hold Water

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune quotes defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as he defends the play of inside linebacker Shea McClellin: “Fangio believes McClellin can learn the physicality and explosiveness required to win at the point of attack. “‘It’s all … Continue reading →

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It’s Viking Week and You Know What That Means…

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Tom Shannon

It was in 2001 after a particularly tough loss to the Bears when I found this cry from a Viking fan on the Internet.  Long time readers of my blog posts at various sites over the years know that it … Continue reading →

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Ka’Deem Carey Proving that He May Yet Be a Keeper

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune notes that Ka’Deem Carey saw fewer runs against the Redskins than he did the couple games previously. “No carries this week for Ka’Deem Carey and I suspect the reasoning is two-fold. For starters, the … Continue reading →

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Bears Playing Better at Outside Linebacker. Still Need Help.

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune evaluates the situation at outside linebacker. “[Willie] Young got credit for what looked like a coverage sack  [last Sunday] from my vantage point but he still had to finish the play and he’s been … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do With a Problem Like Zach Miller?

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments upon the play of tight end Zach Miller: “Miller was more or less a fullback for the first seven games of the season when he was targeted only five times in the passing … Continue reading →

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The Packers Turn a Corner Behind Eddie Lacy

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rob Demovsky at ESPN describes a change in the Packers play calling that may be a turning point in more than one way. “Even those who wanted – begged, really – the Green Bay Packers coach to take back the … Continue reading →

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Bears a Bad Team. But We Knew That.

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com lambasts the Bears as a bad football team: “So what is left to play for in the final three weeks of the season? “It is critical [head coach John] Fox gets this team a couple more … Continue reading →

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