Category Archives: Indianapolis Colts

The Qualities of Leadership and Other Points of View

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Despite the absence of running back Matt Forte I think you should expect the Bears to get off the bus running this week. The Rams apparently would agree. Jim Thomas at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch quotes linebacker James Laurinaitis: … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Bears Vs Colts

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Colts came out and eventually played pretty standard 3-4 defense. There were some blitzes but nothing really fancy. They did occasionally try to challenge the Bears with tight coverage, especially early. But they were living dangerously and they … Continue reading →

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What Will You Score on “The Test”? And Other Point of View

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times administers the test. I’m a 20. Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune expresses my own feelings on the defensive starters in the third preseason game: Any time the Bears want to rush the … Continue reading →

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Tim Tebow’s Favorite Target and Other Points of View

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Shea McClellin is getting first team reps with the nickel defense. The nickel defense is on the field almost half the time. Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune goes on to … Continue reading →

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The Bears Could Afford to Be a Little Less Bland in the Preseason and Other Points of View

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Here’s a good point made by cornerback Charles Tillman here. Via the Chicago Tribune:   “On what he will take away from playing a couple of series in this game“‘My wind, tackling. Tackling is always a big deal the … Continue reading →

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Cutler’s Success Will Be Determined by His Receivers More than Ever and Other Points of View

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com thinks the Bears offense might look a lot like the Viking’s offense a decade ago.  He makes and interesting point: “While all of this may be good news for the fantasy football crowd, the reality is that, under [Bears … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Bears Ownership. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the playing time of all of the NFL players.  Here are some of relevant points he extracts: 1)  Five of Dave Toub’s eight top special teams tacklers are free agents.  It could … Continue reading →

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Lovie Smith Apparently Thinks We’re Morons. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Bears hired Jeremy Bates last week as the quarterbacks coach.  Matt Bowen at the Chicago Tribune thinks that just having a guy he is comfortable with in the locker room as his position coach could make a big … Continue reading →

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The Exact Moment Jay Cutler Was Injured and Other Points of View

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Bears exepct the Raiders to do a great deal of blitzing against the inexperienced Caleb Hanie. According to Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times, they’re pretty good at it: “The Oakland Raiders’ defense doesn’t distinguish itself in many … Continue reading →

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Jay Cutler (Finally) Gets Comfortable and Other Points of View

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune writes this fluff piece on quarterback Jay Cutler.  This comment from defensive back D.J. Moore about Cutler’s improved off field attitude was interesting: “It makes people like you more,” he said. “When people … Continue reading →

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