Category Archives: Chicago Bears

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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Carimi May Struggle and Other Points of View

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times writes that the Bears shouldn’t rush conditioning players in training camp.  He uses the example of defensive end Al Harris, who held out during the 1985 Super Bowl year and then tried to … Continue reading →

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Corey Wootton Talk and Other Points of View

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert doesn’t think the Hall of Fame game is going to happen if an agreement isn’t reached until July 21 (as has been reported).  It says here that its a nationally televised game with … Continue reading →

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Lambeau Should Be a Nice, Family Place This Year and Other Points of View

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune talks about J’Marcus Webb‘s potential move to left tackle.  I hope the coaching staff is right on this one.  Not many people outside of Chicago think Webb can do this job and I … Continue reading →

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Will Olin Kreutz Attract Attention in the Free Agent Market?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Most Bear fans (and apparently team officials) believe that Bears center Olin Kreutz will likely be a Bear next year.  But Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times suggests that another team may take a run at Kreutz. “First, without OTAs … Continue reading →

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Former Bears Safety Plank Obviously Not Feeling the Love and Other Points of View

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Lots of Bears news so there isn’t anything from the “Elsewhere” category today. ESPN‘s NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert pays Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett a nice compliment as e evaluates the division: “Best hands, Earl Bennett: The NFC North … Continue reading →

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Adam Schefter: Ochocinco a Possibility for the Bears

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tom Shannon

ESPN‘s Adam Schefter thinks Chad Ochocinco could end up being a Chicago Bear: “I also wouldn’t completely dismiss the possibility of Chad Ochocinco landing [in Chicago], since Cincinnati is not expected to pay him $6.25 million this season. I will … Continue reading →

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Greg Gabriel Thinks Wootton Will Step Up After Recovery from Knee Problems

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Former head of college scouting for the Bears Greg Gabriel looks at second year players to watch out for this season.  He highlights Bears defensive end Corey Wootton: “Wootton was the Bears fourth-round pick a year ago. Going into his … Continue reading →

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Terrelle Pryor Suffers Most From First Bad Decision

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the National Football Post has this interesting comment on the spring ratings amongst the players who were possibilities for the supplemental draft: “Cornerback Janoris Jenkins was the highest rated cornerback among all senior prospects and was rated … Continue reading →

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