Category Archives: Detroit Lions

Cutler More than Just Right Against the Lions

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune evaluates three Bears including quarterback Jay Cutler: “Cutler’s final numbers look OK. He was 26 of 41 passing for 353 yards, a touchdown, an interception and an 88.8 passer rating. But the Bears scored … Continue reading →

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Lack of Pass Rush a Huge Factor in Loss to the Lions

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

With the Bears on a mini-winning streak before Sunday, I think Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune has been saving up his angst. He let loose on Monday. I’ll just highlight one comment: “Who’s the genius who let Harold Jones-Quartey … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Lions 10/18/15

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Lions come out mixing it up and playing well. They sustained a good, long drive starting at their own 20 yard line and ending with a touchdown. In contrast to recent weeks, they looked ready to play and … Continue reading →

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Detroit Lions Are Down but Far From Out

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dave Birkett at the Detroit Free Press comments upon the improvement of tight end Eric Ebron this year: “Ebron has been a revelation in the Lions’ offense through two games, leading the team with two touchdowns and ranking third behind … Continue reading →

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It’s the Brad Biggs Show Today. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the film from Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals: “Eddie Royal looks out of position on the outside, and that’s the way it’s going to be without Alshon Jeffery (and Kevin White). Undrafted … Continue reading →

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Plenty on the Line in Lions-Vikings Divisional Rivalry

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Josh Katzenstein at the Detroit News emphasizes that the Lions have more to worry about than Adrian Peterson Sunday: “The Lions faced wide receiver Mike Wallace last year as the speedster caught five passes for 51 yards and a touchdown … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments from Selected Late Sunday NFL Games

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Some quick observations on some of the games that I caught late in the day after the Bears game was over. Broncos – Ravens: There was a huge question about Peyton Manning‘s arm before their game against the Ravens this … Continue reading →

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When Sacrificing Your Body Isn’t Enough. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Hub Arkush at ChicagoFootball.com thinks that nose tackle Terry Williams stood out on Thursday night and I’d agree. But here’s what I thought was the really interesting observation: “Now, I’m not so sure Tayo Fabuluje isn’t the second best … Continue reading →

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Are the Bears Really the Worst Team in the NFL?

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I’m sorry for my long absence from this space but they’ve been asking me to work for a living this summer and my life has been busy.  You may, however, rest assured that I’ve been following Bears news very closely. … Continue reading →

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NFC North Starters and Other Points of View

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Blair Sheade at the Chicago Sun-Times relays Kevin White potential rookie of the year talk. Nothing like managing expectations. Jeff Dickerson at ESPN asks new special teams coordinator Jeff Rogers if he likes any of the players you inherited … Continue reading →

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