Category Archives: New England Patriots

What’s Really Scary about the New England Patriots? They’re Actually “Rebuilding”.

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Tom Shannon

As good as the NFC North is going to be next year, the Bears should be grateful they aren’t in a division with the New England Patriots, a team who won a tough AFC East division and are dominating the … Continue reading →

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It’s Often the Little Things That Count the Most

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Harriet Beecher Stowe once said, “To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization.” Gary D’Amato at the … Continue reading →

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Revealing Patriots Victory Over Green Bay Helps the Bears

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Hi Dan. Did you see Rodney Harrison‘s take on playing Tom Brady? He said the only way they got to Tom in practice was to play tight press coverage and make … Continue reading →

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Points of View, December 14, 2010

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Bears Apparently there was some talking going on down on the field Sunday.  Here’s what Deion Branch said of Major Wright (via Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune): “Branch explained what was discussed. “‘It was good conversation.’” “‘He said he … Continue reading →

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Bears Could Clinch the Division This Weekend But Don’t Count On It

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Tom Shannon

The Bears could clinch the NFC North this weekend with a win over the Vikings and a Packer loss.  Both of these things could easily happen.  But only if conditions are right. First let’s take a look at how the … Continue reading →

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Bears Defense Needs to Be More Versatile to Compete Against the Elite

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei made one of his usual astute observations about yesterday’s game for the Chicago Tribune: “The Bears also played a heavy dose of man-to-man, especially against nickel personnel. In fact, they played man on about half the snaps. “They … Continue reading →

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The Bears Were at a Disadvantage on the Slick Soldier Field Surface Against the Patriots

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Tom Shannon

There were all kinds of reasons for yesterdays 36-7 debacle against the New England Patriots.  But I thought Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris came up with one of the main problems that perhaps people aren’t considering in the locker room … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: Bears Vs. Patriots, December 12, 2010

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Defense Bears came out playing passive in the cover-2 in the first quarter. They had nickel personnel on the field on first down. The Patriots obviously anticipated what the Bears were going to do and they responded by running the … Continue reading →

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Many Factors Combine to Make the Bears-Patriots Tilt Among the Most Interesting of the Season

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs did a nice interview with Chicago Tribune colleague and former NFL safety Matt Bowen which concentrated on the special problems the Bears face against the Patriots.  Among the more interesting aspects of the match up which were addressed … Continue reading →

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Lovie Smith’s Challenge. Coach Needs to Adjust to Patriots Not Belichick.

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Tom Shannon

One of the best pieces of advice my father ever gave me was when we talked about what I should do for a living.  He told me not to worry about money.  “Do what your heart tells you to do. … Continue reading →

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