Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Alex Brown Is Not a Chicago Kind of Guy and Other Points of View

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Though its been mentioned, I don’t think enough has been said about just how well the offensive line did on Saturday night.  John Mullin at CSNChicago.com puts some perspective on it: “The grading out was perhaps even higher considering … Continue reading →

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Bears Improve Where Needed in “Loss”

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I must be insane.  I mean it.  I must be full goose bozo.  Because while Chicago burns over the performance of the Bears last night, in a fit of perversion I actually came out of it feeling pretty good. Fans … Continue reading →

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Caleb Hanie Struggling With More Than Just Interceptions

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs and Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune note that Caleb Hanie was taking the snaps as the number 2 quarterback yesterday after yielding to Nathan Enderle on Monday.  He threw three interceptions: “‘It’s not going well,’ Hanie said … Continue reading →

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A Few Comments on Last Night’s “Game”

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I usually don’t write up game comments about pre-season games.  But I did find some interesting points: No surprise, I thought the defensive line played well.  I was particularly happy with Henry Melton. I haven’t been on his band wagon … Continue reading →

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Why Williams and Hester Are Ahead of Knox on the Depth Chart

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Why are the Bears starting Devin Hester and Roy Williams and benching Johnny Knox?… — Troy Oviedo, FL “Hester is a better receiver than he gets credit for, and I think … Continue reading →

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Loss of Kreutz Not a Sign of the Apocalypse and Other Points of View

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears I kind of figured Matt Forte would be too good of a team player to hold out.  Let’s hope the Bears take care of him.  Via Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times: ‘‘It never benefits a player or a … Continue reading →

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Bear’s Olsen Was on the Trading Block for Eleven Minutes and Other Points of View

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes and Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times report that the Bears have interest in Brad Smith in free agency. Bob LeGere at the Daily Herald explains why Oregon State center Alex Linnenkohl and Ohio State wide receiver … Continue reading →

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Kristin Cavallari Is Moving On and Other Points of View

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports that Chris Harris will be moving to strong safety.  This is a good move by the Bears.  Harris is much more suited to this role with Major Wright likely now taking over … Continue reading →

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Dating Advice for Jay Cutler and Other Points of View

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune interviews Dan Hampton: “I think they have basically done a poor job of utilizing Israel [Idonije]’s abilities. I’d put him in the three (technique) and just build a fire under him and say … Continue reading →

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Some Tips on How to Identify a Great Quarterback

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

In one of the most interesting features to the day, at least to me, Dan Pompei at the National Football Post asks agent of the quarterback stars Leigh Steinberg about how he identifies quarterback talent.  I recommend reading all of … Continue reading →

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