Category Archives: San Diego Chargers

We Forgot What a Good Running Back Looks Like and Other Points of View

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at Pro Football Weekly on the current state of the Bears roster: “For all the early excitement brought by the arrivals of rookies Mitch Trubisky and Tarik Cohen, it’s hard not to feel a bit letdown after the … Continue reading →

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Don Coryell Misses Hall of Fame Once Again

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Tom Shannon

I’m disappointed that, once again, Don Coryell didn’t get voted into the Hall of Fame. Coryell changed the game with his down field passing offense as he coached the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers. Frankly, his impact … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hold Your Breath on the Bears Drafting Their Quarterback of the Future

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Tom Shannon

When the question of whether the Bears will take a quarterback in the first round comes up, the answer is almost always something on the order of “doubtful”. And I would agree for a number of reasons. I wrote not long … Continue reading →

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Who Would Replace Adam Gase? Probably Someone Good.

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. This one is about whether the Bears will hire within if offensive coordinator Adam Gase leaves to become a head coach: “If Gase departs, coach John Fox will have to consider … Continue reading →

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The Bears Linebacking Corp Needs Major Work in Coverage

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune talks up undrafted free agent linebacker Jonathan Anderson. Anderson is asked about the fact that he was given the helmet with the headset in it on Monday night to call the plays instead of … Continue reading →

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Outside Linebacker Position Up for Grabs as Acho Steps Out and Houston Steps Up

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune celebrates Lamarr Houston after he got two sacks late in the second half against the Chargers: “‘I was out there trying to work hard,’ Houston said, ‘and see if I could get something done.’” … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: Bears at Chargers 11/9/15

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense Though it wasn’t all through the air, the Bears spread it out a bit more than usual early with fewer double tight end sets and with Martellus Bennett in the back field rather than right at the line of … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Common Sense. And Other Points of View.

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune puts the Bears at the bottom of his power poll. Once again, I can’t argue but I have some hope that they’ll be better than the Saints by the end of the year. … 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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Should Being a Big Ten Running Back be a Red Flag in the Draft?

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Tom Krasovic at the San Diego Union-Tribune is concerned about Melvin Gordon in light of fellow Wisconsin alumnus Montee Ball‘s profesional struggles. “Do Wisconsin running backs peak in college? Should frontline Big Ten running backs come with a warning label? … Continue reading →

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