Monthly Archives: August 2014

On the Value of Player Introductions and Other Points of View

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m sure that Jared Allen was due for a veteran’s day off. But they had to give it to the new defensive end that everyone wants to see on Family Night at Soldier Field? Jeremiah Ratliff also got the … Continue reading →

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Where Does Being the “Head” Coach Stop and the Interference Begin?

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Tom Shannon

DeAngelo Hall confirms to Comcast Sports Net‘s Chick Hernandez that former Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan was occasionally overruling defensive coordinator Jim Haslett‘s defensive calls last year. Via Dan Steinberg at the Washington Post: “‘Yeah, I mean, it was probably … Continue reading →

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Under the Radar Players and Other Points of View

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Gavin Crowell and Stephanie Stremplewski at the Chicago Sun-Times ask Bears rookies which veterans have been most helpful: “David Fales, quarterback: ‘‘Jay Cutler has been great. Anytime you have someone with the experience he does, with that ability and … Continue reading →

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Technology for the Sake of Having Technology? And Other Points of View

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune makes thinks this is a good sign. I would agree: “I want to single out defensive end Jared Allen for two stops he made against the run in third-and-short situational drills. Allen’s affinity … Continue reading →

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