Category Archives: Points of View

No, They’re Not Kidding. And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Bears re-signed Dante Rosario. Rosario’s value is really on special teams and the Bears probably still need to find a tight end who can block the run. From Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune. Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com … Continue reading →

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Head-Scratcher? And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears According the Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune the Bears signed free agent guard Vlad Ducasse. Ducasse was drafted in the second round in 2010 by the Jets and played well but has struggled ever since. He shows flashes … Continue reading →

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Not the Only Thing. Thank Goodness. And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears The signing of new outside linebacker/defensive lineman Pernell McPhee reminded me ominously of the Lamarr Houston. The description of the versatility of each was so similar it was chilling. But Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune put me more … Continue reading →

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Being of Two Minds and Other Points of View

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune petty much sums up why Brandon Marshall isn’t a Bear: “The Bears questioned where Marshall’s focus was, or he never would have been dealt. According to [Bears head coach John] Fox‘s football glossary, … Continue reading →

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Some Combine Thoughts and Other Points of View

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears I considered this comment from Adam L. Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times to be interesting news: “The Bears have plenty of defensive holes, but that doesn’t mean Pace and Co. are being narrow-minded. “Some offensive lineman at the combine … Continue reading →

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Some Personal Favorites for Bears Head Coach and Other Points of View

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Matt Forte‘s thoughts after the Minnesota game were probably very pertinent to the Bears current situation. Via Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune: “Sometimes we line up in a formation that we ran a specific play out of a … Continue reading →

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Being Human. And Other Points of View.

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears I knew the minute I saw the headline that Rick Morrissey at the Chicago Sun-Times had written this. Similar to Hub Arkush, Morrissey’s cynicism can be refreshing when you want someone to write a hard truth. But both tend … Continue reading →

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Kyle Long Has the Right Idea. And Other Points of View.

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune produces this interesting tid bit that could be an indication of what general manager Phil Emery‘s future might hold: “Quietly, the Bears have begun exploring potential replacements for Emery in the event they … Continue reading →

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Bears Fans in for a Grim Finale with Cutler Back at QB. And Other Points of View.

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Alshon Jeffery didn’t seem to have a good explanation for why he was dropping passes all over the field Sunday. Via Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune: “‘You’ve got to catch the ball,’ Jeffery said. ‘Some of them probably … Continue reading →

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The “Serial” Murder of Bears Season and Other Points of View

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune thinks Monday’s debacle was finally the end for Bears head coach Marc Trestman. Its the first time all year the veteran reporter has said so and he’s probably the reporter in town whose … Continue reading →

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