Monthly Archives: February 2012

Being Careful with Cap Space. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas faces a misdemeanor charge after police in West Virginia said they caught him driving the wrong way down a one-way street and found marijuana in his car, according to the Associated Press. Dan Pompei at … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Bears Ownership. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the playing time of all of the NFL players.  Here are some of relevant points he extracts: 1)  Five of Dave Toub’s eight top special teams tacklers are free agents.  It could … Continue reading →

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Lovie Smith Apparently Thinks We’re Morons. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Bears hired Jeremy Bates last week as the quarterbacks coach.  Matt Bowen at the Chicago Tribune thinks that just having a guy he is comfortable with in the locker room as his position coach could make a big … Continue reading →

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The Emery-Smith “Marriage” May Result in More of the Same. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Pro Football Focus rates the tackling done by the safeties in the NFL.  It’s a wash for the Bears.  Brandon Merriweather was near the bottom.  Craig Steltz was near the top. Pro Football Focus also gives their all-NFC North … Continue reading →

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