Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Why Not “T-Bone”?

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Tom Shannon

I know wide receivers are a different breed. But what kind of self-involved jerk actually gives himself a nickname? From Bob Sansevere at the Pioneer Press.

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The Read-Option and the Evolving Defensive Response

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham had some interesting comments for Tim Twentyman at detriotlions.com about the read-option offense, how to play it and what affect its having on the league. “‘It’s a big thing in the league now, and that’s … Continue reading →

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Dear Phil, Good Luck on the Use of Those Stats.

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Bears general manager Phil Emery is now using statistics to guide his decisions. His interested has become so intense that he recently hired a statistician to fill a newly-created “analytics” postion in the front office. Gven that this is the … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Jon Gruden

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Michael David Smith at profootballtalk.com describes comments that Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers made via Twitter during the NBA Finals. One of those comments took Magic Johnson to task for his almost entirely positive commentary on individual players and, as he … Continue reading →

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Pompei Is Honored With Prestigious Award

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune has been selected as the 2013 winner of the prestigious Dick McCann Memorial Award for distinguished reporting and will be honored during enshrinement week ceremonies in August at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. … Continue reading →

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The Bears Offense Is Taking Shape and Other Points of View

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Return man Devin Hester sounds like a man who is trying to convince himself that he’s still got it. Via Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune: “‘I look at my past history and I know what I am capable of … Continue reading →

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How Will the Bears Do in 2013? Look No Farther Than the 2012 Draft. And Other Points of View

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Tom Shannon

John Mullin had some interesting things to say about the Bears current status on offense: “As last season spiraled down from its 7-1 start into a series of disappointing losses, communications in and around the offense reached a point where … Continue reading →

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Brian Urlacher Needs to Take Dick Butkus’s Advice and Other Points of View

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune on Bears tight end Fendi Onobun: “If there is a question on him, it is blocking. Onobun acknowledges that has been “the least natural thing” for him.” ‘It’s a work in progress,” Onobun said. … Continue reading →

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Points of View, May 14, 2013

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at The National Football Post pointed out this interesting factoid: “The Browns’ draft board was arranged alphabetically, which is very unorthodox and can make it difficult to make decisions on the fly. Front office men around the league … Continue reading →

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Green Bay Has Worse Even Left Tackle Problems Than the Bears

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Tom Shannon

The Bears are far from the only team with left tackle problems.  ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert considers the case of the Green Bay Packers, who are moving Brain Bulaga from the right side to the left this off season: “He was available at … Continue reading →

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