Category Archives: Minnesota Vikings

Some Life Lessons And Other Points of View

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m trying to avoid a knee jerk reaction to the Bears questionable signing of defensive end Ray McDonald. Let’s just say I’m a bit disturbed by the repetitive nature of his apparent transgressions and leave it at that until … Continue reading →

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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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Adrian Peterson – The Saga Continues

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Chris Wesseling at nfl.com reviews the current state of the Adrian Peterson saga in Minnesota: “After meeting at Peterson’s home earlier this month, general manager Rick Spielman recently requested a dinner session with the star running back’s agent, Ben Dogra, … Continue reading →

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Is Mike Wallace the Final Piece of the Vikings Puzzle?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mark Craig at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune wonders whether the Vikings signing Mike Wallace was a good idea: “For a guy who scored 60 million bucks a couple of years ago, Mike Wallace sure sounds like he spends way too much … 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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The Bears Reasonable Approach to Free Agency and Other Points of View

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune gives the details of the Bears first three free agent signings of 2015. The interested observer will note that each of these contracts is about as front-loaded as you could make them. None … 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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Game Comments: Bears at Vikings 12-28-14

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Offense They mixed it up but you knew that Minnesota wasn’t going to make the mistake of playing extensive man-to-man against Jay Cutler and the Bears offense. They came out in the kind of soft zone that has defeated them … Continue reading →

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The Worst Day the Bears Organization Had All Year

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Despite their poor record, Vikings fans have confidence that their team is on the rise and that is largely due to the continued development of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Mark Craig, the Vikings writer and NFL columnist for the Minneapolis Star … 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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