Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Harris Apparently Finds Peace, Perspective

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

I really enjoyed the piece that Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune did on defensive tackle Tommie Harris who has apparently gained perspective as he struggles to perform with knee and leg injuries: “He returned to the starting lineup last … Continue reading →

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Revealing Patriots Victory Over Green Bay Helps the Bears

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Hi Dan. Did you see Rodney Harrison‘s take on playing Tom Brady? He said the only way they got to Tom in practice was to play tight press coverage and make … Continue reading →

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Points of View, December 19, 2010

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports that Charles Tillman returned to practice Friday.  Tillman had an awful game last week ad he needs to bounce back with a good performance against the Vikings. Biggs also points out that … Continue reading →

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Dez Clark Disappearing From Bears Landscape

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune enumerates the reasons: why tight end Dez Clark has been inactive so often lately.  This one caught my eye: “The Bears have three tight ends with distinct roles. [Greg] Olsen is the route runner. … Continue reading →

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Looks Like Tomorrow WIll Be a Snow Day for the Bears

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Larry Mayer at chicagobears.com answers you questions: “The thing that surprised me the most about Sunday’s game was that the Bears and Patriots looked like they were playing under different field conditions. The Bears looked like they were playing in … Continue reading →

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The Real Question: Can Joe Webb Throw?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Vikings rookie starter Joe Webb was full of apparent confidence when asked by Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times about Bears defensive end Julius Peppers: “When I asked him whether he ever has seen a defensive lineman as fast Julius … Continue reading →

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Do the Bears Still Have the Advantage in Cold Weather?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times answers your questions: “Q: Playing Monday’s game in the land of Harry Potter colors (maroon and gold), which team do you think would be a better cold weather team, the Slytherins or the Gryffindors? … Continue reading →

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Points of View, December 16, 2010

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times wrote one of his nice human interest pieces on an unlikely friendship has helped defensive tackle Tommie Harris through adversity this season. Apparently they are selling naming rights for statistics now.  Jensen points … Continue reading →

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Weather Will Now Be a Factor For the Monday Night Game Against the Vikings

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Tom Shannon

The Bears will now be playing at TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota Monday night.  This is an outdoor stadium.  For those who might be wondering, snow continues to fall in the area and the long range forecast … Continue reading →

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Can One Game Derail a Season?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Matt Bowen at the Chicago Tribune writes about recovering from a bad loss like that the Bears endured on Sunday: “I have never been a believer that one game can derail a season. Get through training camp, the first three … Continue reading →

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