Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Cutler Needs Time with Martz to Succeed. And Much, Much More.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times writes about the fact that quarterback Jay Cutler needs an off season with offensive coordinator Mike Martz to correct his problems.  That means Bear fans should be praying there’s no lockout.  This is a very, … Continue reading →

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Bears at a Crossroads at Cornerback

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Sun-Times continues his positional analysis with the cornerbacks.  He describes the Bears fundamental problem: “The thing to keep in mind is Cover-2 based defenses don’t put a high premium on the position. That’s not to say cornerbacks … Continue reading →

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Time to Acknowledge the One Basic Fact about the Packers

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times explains why the Packers winning the Super Bowl is really bad news for the Bears: “Why are the Packers able to plug in rookie Bryan Bulaga — the 24th pick of the 2010 draft … Continue reading →

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The Sad Story of William “The Refrigerator” Perry and Other Points of View

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears In what has to be the saddest story I’ve read all year, Tom Friend at ESPN details the struggles of William Perry against his both his physical and mental disabilities.  Here is the accompanying video: Brad Biggs at the … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl XLV Still Hasn’t Happened Yet and Other Points of View

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Congratulations to Richard Dent for being elected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  And congratulations to Dan Pompei from the Chicago Tribune, whose job it has been to convince the voters that Dent was worthy.  Here’s … Continue reading →

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Answers to the Wrong Questions Indicate Fan Support for Eighteen Games Weak

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Tom Shannon

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gave his state of the league address yesterday.  Amongst the things he talked about was the proposed 18 game regular season: “Repeatedly, the fans have said the quality of the preseason doesn’t meet NFL standards. That is … … Continue reading →

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Fantuz Flakes Commercial and Other Points of View

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have signed a CFL star wide receiver Andy Fantuz to a futures contract.  How big of a star?  He’s got his own cereal in Canada: But you know when … Continue reading →

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Linebacker Is the “Ghost Need” for the Bears

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bolshevik revolutionary and Marxist theorist Leon Trotsky once said “Old age is the most unexpected of things that can happen to a man.” No one is calling for the Bears to draft a linebacker high in the draft.  That includes … Continue reading →

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Roethlisberger Gets “Punched in the Nose” and Other Points of View

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune writes that Israel Idonije is one of three finalists for the Walter Payton man of the year award. Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie tells the Chicago Sun-Times that he wants to go somewhere he can … Continue reading →

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Aaron Roger’s Extensive Comments on Brett Favre and Other Points of View

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears A sad week for the Bears franchise continues as Lovie Smith‘s mother, Mae, joins Tim McCaskey in the after life. Our sympathies go out to all of the family. Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments upon underrated defensive … Continue reading →

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