Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Still a True Need for the Best Available

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers more of your questions: “How have the areas of need changed from the start of the season to now? Or have they? — @danjnolte “I don’t know that things have shifted drastically for … Continue reading →

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Doing It All the Time

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Why hasn’t Lamarr Houston been promoted to starter yet? I think he’s proven over the last few weeks that he’s the answer opposite Pernell McPhee. It can’t be because he’s a … Continue reading →

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This Week Will Be All About the Running Game

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune goes over the six most telling plays from the Bears victory over Green Bay: “Lacy’s stampede: On the night’s second snap, Packers running back Eddie Lacy busted off his longest run of the season. … Continue reading →

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The Reality of the Bears Situation

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reviews the problems that the Bears have to overcome in order to continue to win football games. “Jay Cutler’s turnover-free night? Well, Quentin Rollins dropped a shoulda-been interception in the first quarter. And Cutler … Continue reading →

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To Re-Sign or Not to Re-Sign? That is the Question.

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Tribune speculates about Alshon Jeffery‘s future with the team: “Franchise tags won’t be set until the 2016 salary cap is set in March, but Corry, writing for CBSSports.com, recently predicted it will grow about 7.5 … Continue reading →

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The Bill Always Comes Due

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Kevin Patra at nfl.com on the bad day that Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant had against Panthers cornerback Josh Norman: “Norman was clearly in Bryant’s head early. When Panthers safety Kurt Coleman picked off [Dallas quarterback Tony] Romo on the first … Continue reading →

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Apparently Allowing Only 13 Points Against the Packers In Lambeau Isn’t Good Enough

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times cites the “statistics” on the Bears defensive effort. “According to Pro Football Focus, the Bears’ composite defensive rating against the Packers on Thursday night was minus-18.8. It was minus-3.2 in Week 1, when [Aaron] Rodgers … Continue reading →

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Fales Starting Quarterback in Waiting?

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune documents the process by which Bears quarterback David Fales because the primary back up behind starting quarterback Jay Cutler. Fales got offers to join the rosters of both the 49ers and the Ravens before … Continue reading →

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Actual Comments from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

“Winning that Super Bowl was the worst thing that ever happened to us.  Now we’ll never get rid of McCarthy.” “Rogers needs to apologize to Favre, Starr and the entire fan base.” “This may sound blasphemic, but maybe they should … Continue reading →

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Very Quick Comments: Bears at Packers 11/27/15

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Both the best and the worst thing about watching football on Thanksgiving is that you get to watch it with family. Surrounded by almost 20 of the closest people in the world to me, many of whom grew up watching … Continue reading →

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