Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Could Washington Be a Chicago Trade Partner?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Matt Williamson at Scouts Inc. thinks it might be smart for the Washington Redskins to trade back in the draft from thier position at number 10. They need a quarterback and, given that Blaine Gabbert and Cam Newton are likely … Continue reading →

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Mel Kiper: Biggest Quarterback Draft Busts

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mel Kiper reviews his biggest quarterback draft busts since 1978 when he started evaluating. There were no Bears on this list but you could certainly make an argument.  Former Bears pick Cade McNown‘s not there but the guess here is that’s … Continue reading →

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Jay Cutler Is a Twinkie and Other Points of View

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Andy Benoit at The New York Times tells us what the film revealed about the 2010 Bears.  Here’s an excerpt: “Something positive “DT Tommie Harris looked creaky at times and was asked to handle only about 15 snaps a … Continue reading →

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Mikel Leshoure in the First Round? I Doubt It But…

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs, writing for The National Football Post, quotes Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure: “I think in the NFL now days you need a tandem.  One power back taking 20, 30 carries a game, that adds up over the years. Usually, … Continue reading →

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Daring the NFL to Disappear

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Here’s a heaping load of truth brought to you courtesy of Dan McNeil, writing for the Chicago Tribune: “You don’t need the NFL. You only think you do.” “I’m daring the NFL to disappear.” So am I. I’m old enough to have been … Continue reading →

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Wonderlic Scores Are Meaningful. Kind of.

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Tom Shannon

ESPN’s Chris Mortenson posted some of the Wonderlic scores for the quarterbacks* entering the NFL draft: Alabama’s Greg McElroy: 43 Missouri’s Blain Gabbert: 42 Florida State’s Christian Ponder: 35 Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi: 30 TCU’s Andy Dalton: 29 Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett: … Continue reading →

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Replay Still Needs Reform and Other Points of View

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sam Farmer, reporting for the Tribune, says that the league’s competition committee will recommend several rules changes.  The biggest is a move of kickoffs from the 30 yard line to the 35 and moving touchbacks from the 20 yard line to … Continue reading →

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Is Brian Urlacher the Best #9 Pick? And Other Points of View

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bears guard Roberto Garza did a nice interview with George Vondracek at Corpus Christi Caller Times.  Interestingly, he thinks his job might be in jeopardy: “‘Anytime you give up more than 55 sacks a year obviously there are some changes … Continue reading →

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The Martz Offense Will Be Hit Hard by the Labor Stoppage

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune looks at the bright side of a labor stoppage.  In his own way: “Most of their important players remain the same, as does the coaching staff, which means the Bears don’t lose as much … Continue reading →

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Devin Hester Will Be Using His Time Off Well and Other Points of View

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Pete Williams at The Bleacher Report released his latest mock draft.  I found this one of interest not because I think its at all accurate (or even realistic) but because there were some new names on it to consider. … Continue reading →

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