Category Archives: New Orleans Saints

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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Many Factors to Consider When Thinking About Bears Decision Not to Match the Offer For Cam Meredith

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Can you please explain this whole restricted free-agent thing? So the Bears tendered an offer to Cameron Meredith. He goes looking for an offer sheet. What would have happened if no … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Saints 10/29/17

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Saints are a really nice offensive ball club that came out executing. They did a nice of mixing it up on the Bears defense. It all started with the running game and the screen game with the Saints. … Continue reading →

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Vernon Adams Is a Name that Bears Fans Should Know Going Into the 2016 NFL Draft

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Michael David Smith at profootballtalk.com comments upon the outstanding showing that Orgeon quarterback Vernon Adams put on at the East-West Shrine Bowl: “Adams has a lot going against him in the eyes of the NFL: He’s only 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds. He played only one … Continue reading →

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Brandon Browner Sets the NFL record for Penalties

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

There are two weeks to play yet but Saints cornerback Brandon Browner has already broken the NFL record for penalties. Browner was flagged for the 23rd time this season (21 accepted) on Monday night. The previous record was set by … Continue reading →

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For Heaven’s Sake, Jalen Saunders

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune relays that Bears practice squad wide receiver Jalen Saunders has been suspended for 10 games violating the league’s substance abuse policy: “Ten-game suspensions come when a player has violated the policy for a fourth … Continue reading →

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It’s the Brad Biggs Show Today. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the film from Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals: “Eddie Royal looks out of position on the outside, and that’s the way it’s going to be without Alshon Jeffery (and Kevin White). Undrafted … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments from Selected Late Sunday NFL Games

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Some quick observations on some of the games that I caught late in the day after the Bears game was over. Broncos – Ravens: There was a huge question about Peyton Manning‘s arm before their game against the Ravens this … Continue reading →

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Brief Impressions: 2015 NFL Draft

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Did someone tell the ESPN crew that there was no smiling allowed on the set? I’ve never seen a more somber first round telecast in my life. There seems to be a belief around the league that second overall pick Marcus Mariota might … Continue reading →

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Martellus Bennett. Again. And Other Points of View.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Regular readers of this blog will know that I participated in a mock draft with other fans around the country representing all 32 teams.  Former ESPN producer Jay Soderberg put us all together to explain our picks in a podcast.  The first 16 … Continue reading →

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