Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Staying Sane the Goal on Sunday

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mike Greenberg at ESPN talks to former NFL defensive lineman Mike Golic about what its like to be a fan of a playoff team in this humorous exchange: “Paralyzed” might be taking it a bit too far.  Maybe… But generally … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Peaking at the Right Time for the Right Reason

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Want to know why the Seahawks are such a dangerous team? Danny O’Neil at the Seattle Times implies that the Seahawks are playing their best football because they’ve had their backs against the wall the last few weeks: “‘When it … Continue reading →

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Mike Williams Is a Bad Matchup for the Bears

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune quotes cornerback Tim Jennings on the problems that the Bears defense face with Seattle wide receiver Mike Williams, who ripped them for 10 catches for 123 yards last time they played: “For me it’s … Continue reading →

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Why the Bears Missed Briggs Against Seattle and Other Points of View

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Chicago Tribune‘s Brad Biggs gives insight into some offensive line technique via coach Mike Tice: “Really, just looking at the footwork of Chris [Williams], there were a couple of times (against the Seahawks) where he spread his feet … Continue reading →

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A Different Seattle Team Is Coming to Town This Time Around

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Sun-Times comments on the Seahawk victory over the Saints: “[Matt] Hasselbeck used veteran guile, sleight of hand and 6-5 wide receiver Mike Williams (10 receptions, 123 yards) to terrorize the Bears. His description of the … Continue reading →

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Packers Rip Off Shareholders and Other News

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears I actually laughed out loud when I read this comment from Dick Butkus.  Via Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times: “I don’t know why they keep bringing up me. This was 38 years ago that I played.” And I … Continue reading →

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Eagles-Packers Illustrate the Bears Long-Term Predicament

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times elegantly drives what is perhaps the most important point for Bear fans about today’s Packers-Eagles matchup home: If the Eagles beat the Packers in today’s NFC wild-card game at Lincoln Financial Field, they will … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of Bears Game Drives Jets Sanchez to Win Over Colts and Other News

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune reports that Mike Martz was actually the one who wanted the timeout that eliminated Chester Taylor‘s third down conversion play last week. Matt Willimason from Scouts Inc. underrates the Bears linebackers. Williamson also … Continue reading →

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Bears Doing a Better Job of Hiding the Defensive Alignment This Year

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune interviews Brian Urlacher: “Others might call the Bears’ Cover-2 defense predictable, but Urlacher thinks it’s simply pretty darn good. “‘If we’re so predictable, then we shouldn’t be in the playoffs,’ he said. ‘If you look around … Continue reading →

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Fans Should Be Careful What They Wish For

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan leads his article for the Chicago Sun-Times today with this: “Welcome to the upside-down world of the NFL playoffs, where even the most ardent of Bears fans will be cheering for the Green Bay Packers today. “If the Packers pull … Continue reading →

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