Category Archives: Buffalo Bills

Quick Game Comments: Bears at Bills 11/4/18

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bulls evidently didn’t have much respect for the Bears running game going in. They were playing 6 in the box including a second and one in the first series. That was probably fine with the Bears as their … Continue reading →

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Interesting Points From a Well-Done Mock Draft

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Tom Shannon

As I wrote earlier in the month, I participate in a yearly mock draft with representatives from the 31 other teams. Though not any better than most mock drafts in terms of the specifics, this draft has annually done a … Continue reading →

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NFL Points of View Week 16

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Parts of this article were originally published to Phinmaniacs on December 23. Here are some thoughts on he state of the NFL entering week 16 1.  The major issue in Buffalo right now is whether Rex Ryan will keep his job.  Reports … Continue reading →

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Some Random NFL Thoughts as Week 11 of the Season Comes to a Close

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

I haven’t had a chance to post much other than game thoughts lately.  Things have been a bit hectic at work and though they show no signs of slowing down, I thought I’d try to get a post up on … Continue reading →

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Previewing the Jaguars and Other Points of View

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

• Next up for the Bears is the Jacksonville Jaguars. My first thought is that this is a very mineable game for the Bears. Even though Jacksonville beat the Colts in a sloppy, penalty filled game in London, they don’t … Continue reading →

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Catching Up with Former Bears Offensive Tackle Jordan Mills

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Sal Maiorana at the Democrat and Chronicle reviews the performance of the Buffalo Bills offensive line. What he says about former bears offensive tackle Jordan Mills is of interest. “Jordan Mills: C- “Mills played for offensive line coach Aaron Kromer … Continue reading →

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Intelligence Is a Talent, Too. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m not going to bother to post much related to the fourth preseason game Thursday night. But if you want some things to watch, Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune has a list: Zac Dysert Vs. David Fales Charles … Continue reading →

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“The Drill with the Bell” and Other Points of View

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune rightfully describes the Bears situation after the third exhibition game as abysmal. The most significant highlights: “This team is short on talent, and you didn’t need to watch the most significant of the … Continue reading →

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Digital NFL? I’m Game.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times reports one of the more under the radar moves from the league meetings in Arizona: “It was one of two major broadcasting changes decided at the Arizona Biltmore on Monday. The league announced that … Continue reading →

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No, They’re Not Kidding. And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Bears re-signed Dante Rosario. Rosario’s value is really on special teams and the Bears probably still need to find a tight end who can block the run. From Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune. Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com … Continue reading →

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