Category Archives: Points of View

New NFL Products Hit the Shelves Just in Time for the Christmas Shopping Season And Other Points of View

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune gives his thoughts in retrospect on the demise of former general manager Jerry Angelo: “[Tribune columnist David] Haugh argued that Angelo was done in by the lousy performance of backup quarterback Caleb Hanie, … Continue reading →

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The Bears Show that Good Defense Is Not that Complicated and Other Points of View

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears I laughed out loud when I read Sean Jensen ‘s interpretation of this comment from Brian Urlacher for the Chicago Sun-Times: “It’s getting cold outside and it’s been a long time since the Bears played a game, but the … Continue reading →

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Gabe Carimi Is Not Quite Back Up to Snuff and Other Points of View

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes a scout on offensive tackle Gabe Carimi for the Bears Extra section: “He just doesn’t look strong enough. Maybe part of that is the injury. He plays like he’s a 34-year-old.” I … Continue reading →

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Bears Will Pay What It Takes to Resign Cutler and Other Points of View

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bears defensive backs coach Jon Hoke discusses his coaching style with Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune : “The Bears don’t have a more animated position coach on staff. Hoke is firm and firmer when with players on the … Continue reading →

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The Qualities of Leadership and Other Points of View

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Despite the absence of running back Matt Forte I think you should expect the Bears to get off the bus running this week. The Rams apparently would agree. Jim Thomas at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch quotes linebacker James Laurinaitis: … Continue reading →

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A Dash of Optimism and Other Points of View

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Its a funny world. I spent most of the offseason trying to talk the Bears down while the rest of Bears fandom was sky high over thier prospects this season. Now that they lost in embarrassing fashion in front … Continue reading →

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Some Grim Thoughts on Mike Tice and Other Points of View

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on new Bears general manager Phil Emery: “The question now is where Emery, who worked under Angelo, will differ and be an improvement over his predecessor. “’Phil is going to have his own … Continue reading →

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The Real Fight and Other Points of View

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears It was a surprise to me when Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com included Lovie Smith in the “Possibly Fired” coaches category. Florio says he wouldn’t be but, to say the least, I’d be shocked. Dan Pompei at The National Football Post … Continue reading →

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Settle Down, Bear Fans. And Other Points of View

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Not much interesting in the Sun-Times today.  Or so I thought.  Walter Payton?  Ancient history.  Cam Newton?  Enough already.  Hellooooo strippers. Glad to see that Marion Barber will be back tomorrow.  He should look like a freight train to … 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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