Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Angry Birds NFL Style and Other Points of View

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times tracks 25 mock drafts to see who they have the Bears picking.  It seems clear that a lineman of some type would be the ideal.  He quotes ESPN‘s Mel Kiper on why the Bears … Continue reading →

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Labor Stoppage Disrupts Bears Offseason Personnel Moves

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Tom Shannon

The always thoughtful ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert breaks down how the impending labor stoppage will affect the the teams in the division in non-financial ways.  His view of the major problem for the Bears corresponds with my own: “Instead … Continue reading →

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A Couple Quick Notes

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Just a few quick items of information: I’m back from my time off from the site.  I usually try to post at least one item every day.  However, I’ve been posting on and off for the last few weeks. First … Continue reading →

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Mike McCarthy Is Not the Genius I Thought He Was and Other Points of View

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears It was nice to see Tommie Harris leave the team with class. This Chicago Tribune reports that defensive end Cory Wooton will oppose former Bear Steve McMichael in a mechanical bull-riding competition at Union Station.  I’d rather see Wooton, … Continue reading →

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New Energy Drink “Tastefully Done” and Other Points of View

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune on whether Jay Cutler will be working this offseason to improve his throwing mechanics: “[Cutler] is financially secure and head strong. It’s probably too late for him to make a radical change. And … Continue reading →

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Why Soccer Isn’t Real Football and Other Points of View

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Chicago Tribune‘s Brad Biggs points out this interesting fact: “With the release of Hunter Hillenmeyer, Bears have 2 linebackers under contract: Lance Briggs & Brian Urlacher.” On a potentially related note, Aaron Wilson reports: “Illinois linebacker Martez Wilson … Continue reading →

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Bears Release Harris, Hillenmeyer and Shaffer

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

The Bears released defensive tackle Tommie Harris, linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer and offensive tackle Kevin Shaffer. I feel rather badly for Harris, who apparently matured a great deal as he struggled to recover from injury.  Chicago Sun-Times beat writer Sean Jensen … Continue reading →

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Tim Ruskell and the Lure of the “Undersized, Try-Hard Players” and Other Points of View

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I will be on vacation until Feb. 28, meaning I’ll once again be out of the country for a major NFL offseason event.  At least its only the Combine and not the Draft like last year.  In any case posts … Continue reading →

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Would an Assistant Coaches Union Have Helped Tice? And Other Points of View

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune reports that top receiver prospect A.J. Green was in town.  Unfortunately it was for an NFL Films feature and not to visit the Bears.  They could only wish they had a pick high … Continue reading →

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Bears Hold Tice Back from Advancement

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Both Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune and Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times report that the Bears have officially denied the Titans permission to talk to Mike Tice about their offensive coordinator position.  Biggs points out the major difficulty: “But it becomes a … Continue reading →

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