Category Archives: New England Patriots

Jon Stewart Has a Message Just for You Patriots Fans and Other Points of View

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears A shout out to Bear Goggles for the Packer jokes found in this post. Kudos to Packer running back James Starks for being classy, at least publicly, about being passed over by the Bears in the draft in embarrassing … Continue reading →

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Patriots are a Cautionary Tale as Preparation Still the Key for the Bears This Week

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Former NFL safety Matt Bowen describes the preparation for such a familiar foe in the Packers: “Maybe offensive coordinator Mike Martz can install a new route scheme to take advantage of the Packers’ pressure defense, or get Devin Hester free … Continue reading →

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Bart Scott Sounds Off and Other Points of View

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Charles Tillman on the Bears victory over the Seahawks via Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times: “’No, I’m not satisfied,’ Tillman said after one of his best games of the season. ‘We’re in the NFC Championship Game. Great. But … Continue reading →

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What Coaches Should Really Say and Other Points of View

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times writes about the improvement in the offensive line.  Respected veteran Olin Kreutz‘s opinion caries a lot of weight: “‘You know what we have? We have the best offensive line coach in the league, … Continue reading →

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Ryan, Belichick and the Fine Art of Leadership

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Tom Shannon

The Patriots-Jets feud has been heatin gup over the last week.  But what’s interesting to me isn’t the comments that are coming out of both sides but the nature of those comments. Jets head coach Rex Ryan led off early … Continue reading →

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Marshawn Lynch or Mario? And Other Points of View

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Michael C. Wright at ESPNChicago.com goes into detail about how the Bears need to handle the blitz Sunday. Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune thinks that the Bears should still clean house if they lose Sunday. Mike Mulligan at … Continue reading →

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Browns Provide Blue Print to Beat the Patriots

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Tom Shannon

A friend (who is rather anti-Bear) and I were debating the merits of the Green Bay Packers when he brought up this observation:  the Packers are team in the NFC playoff picture with the best chance to beat the Patriots.  … Continue reading →

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Do the Bears Need a “Big-name” Wide Receiver? And Other News

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bears wide receivers coach Darryl Drake talks to Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune about how the Bears wide receivers have improved in running routes: “‘[Johnny Knox is] really learning how to set guys up,’ Drake said. ‘Just using … Continue reading →

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Slot Receiver the One to Watch in Packer Offense

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Matt Bowen, writing for the Chicago Tribune, provides his always insightful look into the Xs and Os for the average fan.  He looks at how the Packers will use Greg Jennings to target Brian Urlacher in the cover-2.  The graphic … Continue reading →

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Current Bears Linemen Long-Term Answers? And Other News

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears While answering a fan’s question, Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times surprised me with this revelation: “As for offensive line prospects, it’s too early in the process for me to give you an educated answer. I did think it … Continue reading →

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