Category Archives: Arizona Cardinals

Quick Game Comments: Bears at Giants 12-2-18

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears obviously came out wanting to run the ball and failed miserably early. They eventually did better but I still don’t think the running game is on point yet. They evidently liked the match up of Allen Robinson … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Cardinals 9/23/18

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Defense First play. Cardinals match up Larry Fitzgerald on a linebacker for a complete pass to start their work down the field. The Cardinals were to do it again and again just as the Packers did in the Bears first … Continue reading →

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Trubisky’s Play Against the Titans Could Be Disappointing and Other Points of View

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. “I anticipate the Bears drafting at the top of the draft again next year. If an All-Pro left tackle is available in the draft, do the Bears still take one that … Continue reading →

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The Bears Are Gradually Challenging Trubisky to Transition to Pro Style And Other Points of View

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Dan Weiderer at the Chicago Tribune discusses the performance of quarterback Mitch Trubisky Saturday night. “Mitch Trubisky’s second preseason outing was far less attention-grabbing than his first. His final numbers — 6-for-8, 60 yards, a TD pass and a 135.4 … Continue reading →

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Previewing the Jaguars and Other Points of View

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

• Next up for the Bears is the Jacksonville Jaguars. My first thought is that this is a very mineable game for the Bears. Even though Jacksonville beat the Colts in a sloppy, penalty filled game in London, they don’t … Continue reading →

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Don Coryell Misses Hall of Fame Once Again

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Tom Shannon

I’m disappointed that, once again, Don Coryell didn’t get voted into the Hall of Fame. Coryell changed the game with his down field passing offense as he coached the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers. Frankly, his impact … Continue reading →

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Bears Will Face Stiff Competition for a Guard in Free Agency

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dave Birkett at the Detroit Free Press thinks the Lions could be big spenders in free agency: “With a projected cap north of $150 million, and the likelihood they free up more room with cuts or retirements, the Lions have … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio and The “Head Coach Type”

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. this one was about why Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio didn’t get an interview for a head coaching position: “Fangio is 57 but we have seen older coaches get their first … 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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For Heaven’s Sake, Jalen Saunders

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune relays that Bears practice squad wide receiver Jalen Saunders has been suspended for 10 games violating the league’s substance abuse policy: “Ten-game suspensions come when a player has violated the policy for a fourth … Continue reading →

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