Category Archives: Oakland Raiders

Vic Fangio May Not Be With the Bears Much Longer and Other Points of View

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Pete Dougherty at packersnews.com thinks Jason Spriggs might be near the end of his tenure in Wisconsin. At this point, Spriggs might have to move to guard to try to salvage his career. Regardless of where he plays, you have … Continue reading →

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As The League and Free Agency Moves On, the Bears Have Yet to Address Their Most Underrated Need

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Tom Shannon

NFL Network reporter Tiffany Blackmon says that former Kansas City defensive tackle Dontari Poe will be visiting  with the Jaguars along with former Raider Latavius Murray: DT Dontari Poe is expected to visit the @Jaguars Monday, in addition to RB Latavius Murray. … Continue reading →

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Not Much Doubt that Eddie Royal is the Guy in the Slot This Year

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Kevin White, Alshon Jeffery and … in the slot? “Bears first-round pick Kevin White “That’s a good question and the Bears have a variety of options at this point after the … Continue reading →

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Cornerback Play a Key to Bears Victory Over the Raiders

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune from his excellent “10 Thoughts” column after the Bears – Raiders game: “The biggest difference on defense a week after the Bears showed improvement in a loss at Seattle was the play of Tracy … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Raiders at Bears 10/4/15

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears once again came out in a double tight end set, not hiding at all what they wanted to do. The difference this time? On second and seven they threw the ball with Jay Cutler back at quarterback … Continue reading →

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With Jared Allen Gone One Way or the Other Willie Young Is the Next Man Up

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune gives 10 thoughts on Seattle’s win over the Bears. He addresses the fact that linebacker Willie Young was a healthy scratch for the game: “Young was on the field for 19 of the defense’s … Continue reading →

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Should the Bears Have Signed James Jones? Only if Aaron Rogers Came with Him.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers another question: “Why didn’t the Bears claim James Jones off waivers before the Packers grabbed him?… Seem[s] Jones was much better than what the Bears had on their roster. — Greg M., Hayward, … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Late Sunday Afternoon Games

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Baltimore – Oakland Oakland surprised me this game by taking Baltimore head on at the line of scrimmage and they competed very well. Quarterback Derek Carr once again had a good game this week (30/46 for 351 yes). Significantly, he … Continue reading →

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Forte Jerseys Burning Hot in Wisconsin. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune states categorically that the Bears defensive linemen will play one-gap. But I’m reasonably certain that it will depend upon who the player is (e.g. Eddie Goldman Vs. Will Sutton) and what defensive alignment … Continue reading →

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NFC North Starters and Other Points of View

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Blair Sheade at the Chicago Sun-Times relays Kevin White potential rookie of the year talk. Nothing like managing expectations. Jeff Dickerson at ESPN asks new special teams coordinator Jeff Rogers if he likes any of the players you inherited … Continue reading →

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