Category Archives: Houston Texans

30 Years Later Loss of the Honey Bears Is No Loss

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Another day, another complaint from another set of NFL cheerleaders over working conditions. This time three former cheerleaders filed a class-action lawsuit against the Houston Texans franchise and its director of cheerleading. They allege that team officials forced them to … Continue reading →

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View of Bears First Round Pick Is, As Usual, A Matter of Perspective

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Tom Shannon

  It’s interesting the effect that a different view point can have. I grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis. The neighborhood in St. Charles, Mo. was predominantly white and relatively prosperous. When I left to go to college to … Continue reading →

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Dowell Loggains Probably Shouldn’t Read This. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Two articles about new offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains here and here.  Not one word, not even one question, about how he managed to get an entire organization fired (with himself coming first) when he pushed the owner to draft Johnny … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Texans 9/11/16

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Offense Bears came out in three wide and tried to mix it up.  They had 20 runs Vs. 20 passes with six minutes left in the game they started playing from behind.  The Texans played it mostly straight up with seven in the … Continue reading →

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Random Post-Draft Thoughts

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Now that the NFL draft is behind us I thought it might be time to wrap it up with some odds and ends left over in the wake of the annual selection process. I for the most part agreed with … Continue reading →

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Bears Concerns About Hard Knocks Genuine, Make Sense

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com passes on the news (as reported locally) that the Bears have no interest in being on HBO‘s Hard Knocks. Which really isn’t news since it’s no different from the stand that they’ve consistently taken over the … Continue reading →

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Lots to Interest Fans at the NFL Combine on Saturday

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Having spent most of my day yesterday watching the Combine coverage on the NFL Network, I thought I would share a few impressions. Yesterday was the on field workout day for quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends. The Bears have … Continue reading →

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Aren’t the Bears Supposed to Be Hoarding Draft Picks?

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Here’s another good question for Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com, one that I also had: “Why did the Bears trade a draft pick away [for TE Khari Lee]?” “My understanding is it’s a sixth-round pick in 2017, not next year. To … 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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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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