Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Sorry. Still the Same Jay.

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune on quarterback Jay Cutler‘s performance Sunday: “[C]an we take a quick intermission here for a PSA to remind our audience that Cutler’s career arc did not experience a dramatic shift based on Sunday’s final … Continue reading →

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Marquess Wilson Benefits from Jay Cutler’s Trust

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on the performance of Marquess Wilson: “[W]ilson stepped up with his biggest game in three seasons with six catches for 80 yards. He caught two balls on the game-winning drive, a 6-yarder on third-and-3 … Continue reading →

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Decisions on Interior Line Tell Us Much about the Players and the Coaches

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on left guard Matt Slauson taking over at center after Will Montgomery was injured Sunday: “Former general manager Phil Emery said Slauson was a potential candidate to replace Garza in the future but his … Continue reading →

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Cornerback Play a Key to Bears Victory Over the Raiders

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune from his excellent “10 Thoughts” column after the Bears – Raiders game: “The biggest difference on defense a week after the Bears showed improvement in a loss at Seattle was the play of Tracy … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Raiders at Bears 10/4/15

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears once again came out in a double tight end set, not hiding at all what they wanted to do. The difference this time? On second and seven they threw the ball with Jay Cutler back at quarterback … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Common Sense. And Other Points of View.

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune puts the Bears at the bottom of his power poll. Once again, I can’t argue but I have some hope that they’ll be better than the Saints by the end of the year. … Continue reading →

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Martellus Marshall?

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times on the Bears rebuilding project: “Nobody is more bullish than Pro Bowl tight end Martellus Bennett. The same guy who boycotted the Bears’ offseason program — strength-and-conditioning and the voluntary organized-team-activity workouts — to … Continue reading →

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Bears Quarterback a Question that Just Keeps Coming and Coming

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Looking forward to the quarterback situation in 2016, it appears to me Jay Cutler will be back with the team next year even though his guaranteed money has expired… Obviously they … Continue reading →

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Bostic, Vereen Exits as Much About Special Teams as Anything Else

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune reviews the history of safety Chris Prosinski and linebacker LaRoy Reynolds, replacements on the roster for Jon Bostic and Brock Vereen, respectively. “Prosinski, a fourth-round pick out of Wyoming in 2011, is known for … Continue reading →

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The Future of Matt Forte with the Bears in Doubt

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Tribune aaddresses the claims by fans and some media that Matt Forte will be traded in the Bears fire sale: “The problem with trading Forte is that you would never receive proper value in return. … Continue reading →

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