Monthly Archives: January 2011

Game Comments: Bears V. Seahawks, January 16, 2011

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears came out with lots of single coverage with nickel personnel.  They did a good job doing, it, too. A key to the defensive effort was the ability of the Bears to stop the run with seven in … Continue reading →

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Playoff Atmosphere More Intense at Soldier Field or on Saturn? And Other Points of View.

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Sun-Times explains where the money generated by the playoff games goes. Matt Bowen at the Chicago Tribune teaches us about beating the edge blitz. Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune makes the fine distinction … Continue reading →

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Fans About to Find Out Who the Bears Really Are

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com writes about the difference between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers after yesterday’s domination: “Widely regarded as the best young quarterback in the game, the man known as Matty Ice [Matt Ryan] goes liquid-nitrogen … Continue reading →

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Cutler Needs to Care if He Wants to Lead

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Edward L. Flom once said “One of the hardest tasks of leadership is understanding that you are not what you are, but what you’re perceived to be by others.” I find the differing views of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler in … Continue reading →

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What is in the Future for Guard Chris Williams?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions.  This time he opines about the future of former tackle and current guard Chris Williams: “Coming out of the draft all the talk was about how athletic Chris Williams was as a … Continue reading →

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Finally Someone Breaks Down the Patriots-Jets Matchup ON THE FIELD and Other Points of View

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun Times quotes Brian Urlacher on the value of experience as their first playoff game approaches: “We don’t ever get too rattled.  Plus, our coaching staff has been around for a while. There are … Continue reading →

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What Coaches Should Really Say and Other Points of View

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times writes about the improvement in the offensive line.  Respected veteran Olin Kreutz‘s opinion caries a lot of weight: “‘You know what we have? We have the best offensive line coach in the league, … Continue reading →

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Young Bears Have to Match Playoff Intensity

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox: “People say they play harder in the playoffs.  To me, it’s just like a regular-season game. It’s going to mean a lot. One of my biggest games that … Continue reading →

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Jay Cutler Dazzles with His Usual Rainbows and Sunshine at the Podium And Other Points of View

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune writes about Jay Cutler‘s attrocious behaviour with the media and, indirectly, the fans.  For those who wonder why the national media will seem to be biased against the Bears: “By now we in Chicago … Continue reading →

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Ryan, Belichick and the Fine Art of Leadership

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Tom Shannon

The Patriots-Jets feud has been heatin gup over the last week.  But what’s interesting to me isn’t the comments that are coming out of both sides but the nature of those comments. Jets head coach Rex Ryan led off early … Continue reading →

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