Monthly Archives: January 2011

Chad Johnson’s Application for a Name Change and Other Points of View

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell and David Kaplan at the Chicago Tribune quote Bears tight end Desmond Clark on head coach Lovie Smith: “Every player has Lovie’s back. After last season we all got together and talked about how we are going … Continue reading →

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Wondering if Jeremy Bates Has Regrets

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “What do you think about the Bears trying to hire Jeremy Bates as [Bears quarterback Jay] Cutler‘s QB coach now that he was let go by Seattle? Mark, Chicago “In theory, … Continue reading →

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Zack Follett Rips Matthew Stafford, Blames Satan and Other Points of View

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bears special teams assistant Chris Tabor has been hired as special teams coordinator for the Browns (via Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune). Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times addresses a great point with Bears linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa: “And … Continue reading →

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Al Davis Is Not a Calvin Johnson Fan

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Tom Kowalski at mlive.com quotes Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis as he defended the organization’s decision to take JaMarcus Russell instead of Detroit Lion receiver Calvin Johnson four years ago: “There was some talk of Calvin Johnson. But you can take a … Continue reading →

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Manning May Have Seen His Last Game as a Bear

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Tom Shannon

It should be a surprise to no one who is paying attention that Danieal Manning is likely to hit the free agent market.  Manning, who actually failed to show up for workouts before singing his tender last offseason, has a … Continue reading →

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I Really Didn’t Want to Do Another Cutler Post But…

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Tom Shannon

..I had to.  There’s just too much here to bury it in the Points of View.  And there’s a major point to be made in the end for those of you who hand in there long enough. First, David Haugh‘s column … Continue reading →

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Bear Vs. Bear and Other Points of View

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Phil Rosenthal at the Tribune says that the Bears-Packers game drew and 80.5 share locally.  That’s better than the Super Bowl loss to the Colts in 2007. Dan Pompei at the Tribune reviews the game film.  It was pretty … Continue reading →

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The Bears Offseason Begins and Other Points of View

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash describes how Packers defensive tackle B.J. Raji‘s touchdown came about.  Here’s a hint that will surprise no one who watched the game:  It was good coaching. Neil Hayes at the Sun-Times writes about the Bears defensive adjustments … Continue reading →

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Cutler the Most Hated Player in the NFL? Wonder No More.

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I’ve been in a running argument with Bears fans around the city and around the Internet about Jay Cutler‘s qualities as a Bears quarterback.  I was one of the few people who defended Rick Reilly when he said of Cutler: … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Apologize For

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune quotes Mike Martz outside the locker room after the game: “I’m sorry.” Most will correctly point out that Martz got out schemed by Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers.  He certainly made his share of … Continue reading →

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