Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Thinking of Betting on the Super Bowl? Maybe Better Think Again. And Other Points of View

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune does another positional analysis, this time of the offensive line. He concludes that the Bears need two linemen, probably one veteran and one draftee, probably one for the interior who can play center … Continue reading →

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Fran Tarkenton Addresses Cutler Situation with Interesting Insights

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I keep promising myself to let the issues surrounding Jay Cutler‘s injury during the NFC Championship game die. But little interesting points of discussion keep coming out of it. Fran Tarkenton made some interesting comments on the “Mully and Hanley … Continue reading →

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Defensive Tackle High on the List of Needs as Harris Shows Flashes and Toeaina Wears Down

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs and the Chicago Tribune addresses the tackle position in his latest positional analysis, this time of the defensive line: The talk of Peppers’ arrival impacting Tommie Harris was just that — talk. Harris was limited to six starts … Continue reading →

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Player Says Seventy Percent Are in the Game Only for the Money and Other Points of View

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Eric Washington has left the Bears to become the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers.  He held the same position with the Bears but I’m sure everyone knows that, title aside, Rod Marinelli really hods that position here. … Continue reading →

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Andy Reid’s Run in Philadelphia May Be Nearing an End and Other Points of View

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m sure all will join me in expressing our sympathies to the McCaskey family upon the death of Tim, second son of Ed and Virginia.  He is in a better place. It seemed like every week I was talking … Continue reading →

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Big Game Causes Stripper Shortage and Other Points of View

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune reviews his four most pressing needs for the Bears.  He emphasizes the largely under appreciated need for a good hard look at back up quarterback. Bryan Dietzler at the Bleacher Report runs thorough … Continue reading →

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Bears Don’t Have The Pieces. Must Rebuild Offensive Line

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune wrote a nice long column today about what the Bears need to do to compete in the already good and rapidly improving NFC North.  Not surprisingly, Pompei starts with the offensive line: “If the … Continue reading →

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Only Guarantee in CBA Battle is That Everyone Loses

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei once again comes through with a nice article as things slowly shift into the offseason.  This time he addresses what teams can and can’t do during a lockout, which will likely start when the current CBA expires March … Continue reading →

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Aaron Rogers Creates an Unnecessary Distraction, Needs to Watch Comments

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

One of the things about the Bears that you have to like is that they stick together as a unit.  For instance, you know there are guys on that team who don’t 100% approve of Jay Cutler and the way … Continue reading →

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Ron Rivera Get the Ultimate Revenge Against the Bears

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Tom Shannon

The Bears may have former Bear Ron Rivera to thank for their playoff loss.  Think I’m stretching it?  Read on, McDuff. Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times answers you questions: “Q: Why was Todd Collins the No. 2 quarterback. Sean … Continue reading →

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