Category Archives: Detroit Lions

NFC North Roundtable

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Adam Bringedahl (Detroit Lions), Brian Slattery (Green Bay Packers), Davey Randa (Minnesota Vikings) and I review hot topics currently affecting the NFC North and the upcoming 2015 NFL Draft in this most recent edition of the Next Fan Up podcast. … Continue reading →

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Martellus Bennett. Again. And Other Points of View.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Regular readers of this blog will know that I participated in a mock draft with other fans around the country representing all 32 teams.  Former ESPN producer Jay Soderberg put us all together to explain our picks in a podcast.  The first 16 … Continue reading →

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When Is Due Diligence Called For and When Isn’t It?

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times profiles defensive tackle Danny Shelton: “[G]iven that the team will morph into 4-3 defense on nickel and dime situations, the Bears could be cautious drafting someone who could be limited to two downs.” “The … Continue reading →

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Who Has the Edge to Compete with the Packers in the NFC North Post Free Agency

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

All of the NFC North bloggers at ESPN agree that the best team in the division is still Green Bay but the reasons vary. None of them points to what I think are the most potent mix in football – the presence … Continue reading →

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On a Positive Note and Other Points of View

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Adam L. Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times apparently didn’t read my article indicating that they haven’t changed as he outlines the Bears needs post-free agency. In fairness, the list looks a lot like the one from two months ago. … Continue reading →

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Cutler Trade Good for Almost Everybody. Almost. And Other Points of View.

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Elliot Harrison at nfl.com constructs his all-under 25 team. Guess how many Bears are on it? Rob Demovsky, Green Bay blogger at ESPN, thinks the Bears signing of Pernell McPhee was the worst NFC North free agent move to … Continue reading →

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Some Life Lessons And Other Points of View

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m trying to avoid a knee jerk reaction to the Bears questionable signing of defensive end Ray McDonald. Let’s just say I’m a bit disturbed by the repetitive nature of his apparent transgressions and leave it at that until … Continue reading →

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Bad Drafts May Mean Bad Things for the Lions

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

The Bears aren’t the only ones who have blown a lot of draft picks recently. In fact, its amazing that the Lions have had the recent success that they have, given their dismal record. Josh Katzenstein at the Detroit News … 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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Is Mike Wallace the Final Piece of the Vikings Puzzle?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mark Craig at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune wonders whether the Vikings signing Mike Wallace was a good idea: “For a guy who scored 60 million bucks a couple of years ago, Mike Wallace sure sounds like he spends way too much … Continue reading →

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