Monthly Archives: March 2011

Many Prospects Connected to Bears “Overrated” and Other Points of View

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears For those keeping track the Bears have either worked out or are scheduled to work out Chris Conte (safety, California, via Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune), Willie Smith (offensive line, East Carolina, via Biggs), Steven Friday (defensive end, Virginia … Continue reading →

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Teams Who Have Things Like “Quarterback Schools” and Teams Who Don’t. And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times notes Jerry Angelo’s belief that tight end Greg Olsen will have am more prominent role in the offense next year. Jeff Dickerson at ESPNChicago.com reviews the state of the cornerback position.  Head coach … Continue reading →

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Five Apps Every Sports Fan Needs and Other Points of View

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears John Mullin at CSNChicago.com in says the Bears should be proud of their finiancial data. For those who ae still interested in the details there’s also some good lockout-related information here as well as in Sean Jensen‘s report at the … Continue reading →

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Bears Mock Draft Round Up

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I’ve promised an occasional update on who various mock drafts around the Internet say the Bears will be taking.  Today seemed like a good day for it. There are lots of names to consider as the experts are all over … Continue reading →

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NFL Considering Scab Owners and Other Points of View

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bless Bears wide receiver Rashied Davis for trying to organize team offseason workouts during the labor stoppage.  Via Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune. ESPN‘s Todd McShay on the possibility that the Bears will find a good defensive tackle that … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis Chris Williams

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bob LeGere at the Daily Herald asks the key question as the NFL Draft and (hopefully) free agency approaches:  “Where will Chris Williams play?” The Beas will almost certainly pick up at least one good offensive lineman who they will be expected … Continue reading →

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About Looking for Offensive Tackles Over Guards in Early Rounds

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Tom Shannon

According to Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice worked out Arkansas offensive tackle DeMarcus Love.  Love is expected to go anywhere from rounds three to five.  The article also had this nugget in it: “[Bears general manager Jerry] Angelo … Continue reading →

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NFL Sends Inconsistent Signals with Recent Rule Change and Other Points of View

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune was paying careful attention to Bears team president Ted Phillips comments a couple days ago: “One thing Phillips said on the issue [of the grass playing surface at Soldier Field], however, sounds like … Continue reading →

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Smith’s Comments Lead to Speculation about the Look of the Bears Offensive Line in 2011

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei summarized Bears head coach Lovie Smith‘s comments on the plan for the offensive line this coming year for the Chicago Tribune: “He said he has an idea of how he would like the offensive line to set up, … Continue reading →

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The Challenge for George McCaskey

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune writes about the succession of leadership at Halas Hall.  Michael McCaskey is stepping down and being replaced as chairmen of the board by his brother George McCaskey.  Here’s the quote that caught my eye: “George … Continue reading →

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