Category Archives: Carolina Panthers

Quick Comments: Panthers at Bears 10/22/17

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears started this game stacking the run on first down but eventually the Panther’s started spreading them out, then attacking them up the middle. Presumably they were going after Christian Jones. To a certain extent, it worked. Other … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Teaches Us that Kyle Long Belongs on the Right Side

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Nate Atkins at ChicagoFootball.com breaks down the Bears draft (and free agent) needs. This is one of many articles which we can expect to see on the subject but I think the top needs, defensive line, offensive line and inside … Continue reading →

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Cam Newton Still Has Lots of Growing to Do Before He’ll Be Truly Great

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Jeffri Chadiha at nfl.com does a really nice job of evaluating the problems with the way Cam Newton handled Sunday’s loss in the Super Bowl. “We all know it’s painful for players to lose Super Bowls. But Newton’s postgame press … Continue reading →

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Ron Rivera Recovers from Bears Departure and Lovie Smith Struggles with Himself

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dag Hammarskjöld once said, “It is when we all play safe that we create a world of the utmost insecurity.” I doubt he was thinking of former Bears head coach Lovie Smith when he said it. But Smith certainly seems to … Continue reading →

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The Jared Allen Deal to Carolina in Retrospect

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers more of your questions: “Do Bears a have conditional pick on Jared Allen? What are conditions? Does it go up if Panthers make the Super Bowl? — @JonGlck “No conditions on the pick … Continue reading →

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A Trade Off at Cornerback

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments on former Bears cornerback Tim Jennings‘ situation: “When the Bears released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tim Jennings on Aug. 30, some questioned if the club was ditching a shot at winning now in … Continue reading →

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Connor Cook Is a Draft Prospect You Should Know

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Most Bears fans will be looking for the team to draft a potential starting quarterback next year, potentially with a pretty high draft pick. Recent discussions amongst friends left me in the mood to seek out and give some preliminary … Continue reading →

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Cardinals Darren Fells Will Be Player to Keep and Eye on Sunday

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

The Cardinals have a great deal of speed at wide receiver with Larry Fitzgerald and John Brown. That’s going to be bad enough against a Bears defensive backfield that lacks overall speed. But Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune emphasizes … Continue reading →

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Reaction to Rounds One thru Three

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Tom Shannon

He, guys.  New podcast with reaction to the first three rounds from representatives of the Bears (me), Patriots, Eagles, and Panthers.  Give it a listen. Check Out Football Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Next Fan Up on BlogTalkRadio

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Skipping Bayless and Other Points of View

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Phil Thompson at the Chicago Tribune notes that there were no Bears evident at Jimmy Clausen‘s wedding. His Twitter background image is one of himself in a Carolina Panther’s uniform. Slow news day. Nate Atkins at chicagofootball.com suggests that … Continue reading →

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