Monthly Archives: January 2011

To Blitz or Not to Blitz? That is the Question for the Seahawks.

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mike Sando at ESPN recently broke down the defensive stats for the Seattle Seahawks while pointing out the dilemma that they face on Sunday against the Bears: “Back in that Week 6 game at Soldier Field, Seattle rushed at least … Continue reading →

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Marshawn Lynch or Mario? And Other Points of View

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Michael C. Wright at ESPNChicago.com goes into detail about how the Bears need to handle the blitz Sunday. Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune thinks that the Bears should still clean house if they lose Sunday. Mike Mulligan at … Continue reading →

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Knox, Receivers Need to Find a Way to Get Off the Line, Beat Coverage

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Andrew Seligman, writing for the Associated Press, quotes Jay Cutler on receiver Johnny Knox in an article focusing on whether the Bears have the talent that they need there: “Knox emerged as the primary deep threat with 51 catches for … Continue reading →

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Staying Sane the Goal on Sunday

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mike Greenberg at ESPN talks to former NFL defensive lineman Mike Golic about what its like to be a fan of a playoff team in this humorous exchange: “Paralyzed” might be taking it a bit too far.  Maybe… But generally … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Peaking at the Right Time for the Right Reason

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Want to know why the Seahawks are such a dangerous team? Danny O’Neil at the Seattle Times implies that the Seahawks are playing their best football because they’ve had their backs against the wall the last few weeks: “‘When it … Continue reading →

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Mike Williams Is a Bad Matchup for the Bears

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune quotes cornerback Tim Jennings on the problems that the Bears defense face with Seattle wide receiver Mike Williams, who ripped them for 10 catches for 123 yards last time they played: “For me it’s … Continue reading →

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Why the Bears Missed Briggs Against Seattle and Other Points of View

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Chicago Tribune‘s Brad Biggs gives insight into some offensive line technique via coach Mike Tice: “Really, just looking at the footwork of Chris [Williams], there were a couple of times (against the Seahawks) where he spread his feet … Continue reading →

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A Different Seattle Team Is Coming to Town This Time Around

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mike Mulligan at the Chicago Sun-Times comments on the Seahawk victory over the Saints: “[Matt] Hasselbeck used veteran guile, sleight of hand and 6-5 wide receiver Mike Williams (10 receptions, 123 yards) to terrorize the Bears. His description of the … Continue reading →

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Browns Provide Blue Print to Beat the Patriots

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Tom Shannon

A friend (who is rather anti-Bear) and I were debating the merits of the Green Bay Packers when he brought up this observation:  the Packers are team in the NFC playoff picture with the best chance to beat the Patriots.  … Continue reading →

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Packers Rip Off Shareholders and Other News

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears I actually laughed out loud when I read this comment from Dick Butkus.  Via Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times: “I don’t know why they keep bringing up me. This was 38 years ago that I played.” And I … Continue reading →

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