Category Archives: Indianapolis Colts

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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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Colts

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears came out running no huddle.  The Colts came out playing 6 in the box and daring the Bears to run, something which they generally struggled to do, especially in the first half. The problem is that the … Continue reading →

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With an Interesting Twist, Jerrell Freeman Calls Out Coby Fleener

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Well, say this for new Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman. He’s not afraid to say what he thinks. After hearing that fellow Colts free agent Coby Fleener called out some Indianapolis  players for quitting during a losing 2015 season, Freeman called out … Continue reading →

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A Few Things to Watch For: Bears at Bengals

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

The Bears were feeling pretty good about themselves after Saturday’s exhibition win over the Colts. But after they reportedly came out on the short end in two days of practice leading up to the game, I’m inclined to think that … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Colts 8/22/15

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

The Bears looked pretty good in general through most of the first quarter but it was as much because of the sluggishness with which the Colts hit the field as it was because of the Bears’ play. Once the Colts … Continue reading →

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Preseason Game Two: A Few Things to Concentrate On

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears-Indianapolis Game Preview There are a number of competitions for starting spots still up in the air on defense and none is more intense than the one at starting safety opposite Antrel Rolle. Brock Vereen started against the Dolphins last … Continue reading →

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Who Falls Off Farthest Without Their Quarterback?

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Hanzus at nfl.com answers your questions: @DanHanzus @AroundTheNFL In a universe where all teams get equally good QB play, who are the 12 playoff teams? #ATNMailbag — Mathias Wagner (@Mathias_Wagner) March 16, 2015 “I’ll look at it another way: … Continue reading →

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The Underdog Hype Machine Revs Up and Other Points of View

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears John Mullin at CSNChicago.com points out an interesting fact I hadn’t read anywhere else: “The Bears also introduced a second practice to run simultaneously with the regular one, so that twice the number of players are getting live action … Continue reading →

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The Issue of the 2013 Run Defense

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Nathan Jahnke breaks down the team needs for the teams in the NFC North for Pro Football Focus. As he does so, he exposes these alarming facts about the Bears new linebacking corps: “The problem is that [new strong side linebacker *James] Anderson has not … Continue reading →

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Bears Need a Head Man Who Can Coach Quarterbacks and Other Points of View

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune and I absolutely see eye-to-eye on his views on the new Bear head coach, whoever that may be: “You can’t hire a head coach simply because he is a good play caller or … Continue reading →

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