Monthly Archives: September 2013

Quick Note – Marshall Finds His Place

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times writes about the balance in the offense yesterday: “But this time, Marshall had the most help. And his team won. Hmmmm .?.?. ‘’‘That should be comforting to him as well,’ Cutler said regarding the … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Bengals at Bears 9/8/13

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Offense It was evident that the Bengals had their choice of paths to attack the Bears. A. They could attack Jay Cutler by offering tight man coverage and forcing him to release the ball early and trust his receivers, something … Continue reading →

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Quick Point: Matt Forte May Be the Man to Watch Today

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Matt Bowen at the Chicago Tribune describes how the Bears might use the short passing game to move the ball today. “Forte’s alignment “[Head coach Marc] Trestman gave us a small sample of [Matt] Forte‘s role in the Bears’ new … Continue reading →

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Quick Point: Mel Tucker’s Defensive Changes Will Also Be a Work in Progress

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Much has been said about how much time it will take for the new offense to gel under offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer and head coach Marc Trestman. But, as emphasized by this quote from defensive coordinator Mel Tucker, the defense … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Has a Dangerous Returner of Their Own

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Tom Shannon

As pointed out by Paul Dehner Jr. at the Cincinnati Enquirer the Bears Devin Hester won’t be the onlydangerous return man on the field in tomorrow’s matchup. The Beangals have Adam Jones who has a touchdown every 23 punt returns. … Continue reading →

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Bears “New” Offensive Line May Still Look More Like the Old One Than You Thnk

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at the Chicago Sun-Times reads my mind when it comes to the rookies on the right side of the offensive line: The offensive line is being celebrated almost universally around Chicago for its four new starters, including the … Continue reading →

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What’s the Real Difference?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Rick Telander at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes cornerback Tim Jennings in a moment of candor when asked about the “new” Bears offense: ‘‘‘Let’s see how the season starts, let’s see how [head coach Marc Trestman] gets things going, how he … Continue reading →

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Bostic or Williams. A Definitive Choice.

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times addresses a choice which will tell us the direction which the Bears are to take this year. At least initially: “D.J. Williams or Jon Bostic?” “Williams has earned the respect. He’s a nine-year starter … Continue reading →

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Jon Scott Leaves But May Come Back

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Tom Shannon

I think Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune probably has the right of it on the release on tackle Jon Scott: “The Bears signed Scott after the Week 1 game last season because they did not want to be on … Continue reading →

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