Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Kansas City – Denver: What We Learned

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Peyton Manning‘s arm is shot.Yeah, I know. He threw a dramatic game-winning touchdown. And he also threw a number of other nice passes.  But he also threw quite a number of balloons, especially in the first half. When everything is perfect … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s a Critic

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Adam Kilgore at The Washington Post writes a thought provoking article on head coaches make such apparently “stupefying” game-management decisions. The bottom line is that Kilgore claims that the job is too big for one person. The typical NFL sideline … Continue reading →

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There Are “Injuries” and Then There Are “Injuries”

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Adam Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times is off base with this comparison between quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer: “But [Arizona head coach Bruce] Arians is the perfect coach for him at the perfect time. The No. 1 pick in … Continue reading →

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Wondering Why the Bears Shouldn’t Build Through Free Agents? Look at Their Current Signings.

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “How do you add talent to this team quickly? Do you think GM Ryan Pace will spend in free agency given how the Bears may have a ton of cap space … Continue reading →

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Regrets: Adam Gase Would Have Handled the Red Zone Differently

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune relays comments that Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase made on Thursday. He discussed why the Bears threw four straight passes against the Packers in the fourth quarter on a goal-to-go set of downs that … Continue reading →

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Photos of Jason Pierre-Paul’s Hand Hit the Web. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times points out that Adrian Amos had a generally solid NFL debut against the NFL’s best quarterback. I was surprised that the Packers didn’t challenge him more. But maybe they had so many other … Continue reading →

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How to Replace the Irreplaceable?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Reid Hanson at Sports Dallas-Fort Worth explains how to replace the irreplaceable. Guess what he’s going to say. You can’t: “It’s hard to understate the loss of Dez Bryant, yet that very thing seems to be happening everywhere. Numerous columns … Continue reading →

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Geno Smith: A Case of Misdirected Anger, Misdirected Hope

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Jets quarterback Geno Smith (above, left) on getting his jaw broken in a fight over a $600 debt with another player. “‘I’m extremely [angry],’ Smith told Newsday in the Jets locker room Wednesday. ‘But I have to keep my temper … Continue reading →

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The Bears Roster and the Ravages of Time

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com puts the average NFL career in perspective with a very thought provoking column: “What are youth and middle age in the NFL today? “The NFL Players Association loves to promote the idea of the average career … Continue reading →

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Seattle Offensive Line a Serious Liability as Seahawks May Be in Decline

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Sam Monson at Pro Football Focus reviews the performance of the Seattle Seahawks offensive line against the Rams. This observations match what I see: “The Seattle offensive line combined to surrender three sacks, one hit and 12 additional hurries, and … Continue reading →

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