Monthly Archives: January 2011

Hanie’s Emergence Raises Big Questions

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Sun-Times tells us what most Bears have been saying for most of the season.  That Caleb Hanie should have been second on the depth chart all along: “The big questions about him now are: Why was he … Continue reading →

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Ultimately It was the Bears Frame of Mind that Put Them in a Hole They Couldn’t Get Out Of

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune quotes receiver Devin Hester after the game yesterday: “They basically weren’t doing anything (special), it was us,” Hester said, referring to the offense’s slow start. “We didn’t start off fast. We picked it up … Continue reading →

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Game Comment: Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears, January 23, 2011

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears came out in the cover two and stuck with it for the most part during the first drive. But I think it quickly became evident that it wasn’t going to work and they started mixing some single … Continue reading →

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PTI Word on Potential Obama Super Bowl and Other Points of View

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Having just watch ESPN’s NFL Matchup show, I’m glad Michael David Smith at profootballtalk.com took the time to note down some of the interesting and unique analysis of the Bears-Packers game by Ron Jaworski and Merril Hoge.  You can find … Continue reading →

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Chris Harris Struggles with Tough Decisions

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune writes about Bears safety Chris Harris.  Harris sustained a hip injury and is questionable for Sunday’s game.  Questionable in that he has a decision to make: “‘I have to be smart about it,’ Harris … Continue reading →

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Albert Haynesworth Vs. the Bears’ Locker Room. Which Would Win?

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune also answers this intriguing question: “With O-Line and D-Line being the Bears’ biggest areas of need this offseason, what are the chances, CBA issues aside, they try to acquire Albert Haynesworth?… What are your … Continue reading →

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Bears May Have to Live a Little Dangerously on Defense to Beat the Packers. But Just a Little.

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “What are the Bears going to do to slow down Greg Jennings? R.A. Pickett, Houston “Jennings is a difficult player to slow down. That’s why he made the Pro Bowl and … Continue reading →

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Bennet Back, Could Be Factor Tomorrow if Bears Adjust Correctly

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune writes about Earl Bennett, who was out for the last Packers game with a sprained ankle: “Now, Bennett is healthy from a sprained ankle suffered in the Dec. 20 game in Minnesota when linebacker … Continue reading →

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Success in the NFL Tied Critically to the Personality of the Head Coach

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

From my favorite feature, Pro Football Weekly‘s Audibles containing quotes from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “I’ve given this a lot of thought. One of the key ingredients to a head coach — you have … Continue reading →

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Brett Favre Is Ready to Let the Packers Beg Him to Come Back and Other Points of View

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears I don’t know if I should respect this or be worried by it. Tom Skilling‘s game day forecast: Bears head coach Lovie Smith on Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers via the Chicago Tribune: “Of course Dom does a great … Continue reading →

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