Monthly Archives: April 2015

Hidden Quarterback Gems? There Might Be Some for the Bears.

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

East Carolina’s Shane Carden (above) is a puzzle to me. I get the impression talking to many fans that they like Carden because they think he’s an underdog – a small guy who could make the kind of story that can … Continue reading →

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On the Vanishing Fullback Position

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Troy E. Renck at the Denver Post says that the Broncos are going old school under new head coach Gary Kubiac by bringing back the fullback: “‘Everyone wants to be an innovator. No one thinks you can get a head … Continue reading →

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Totally Inept… And Still Better?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I’ve been as tough as anyone on the Browns.  And its well deserved because they really are the definition of dysfunctional. Pat McManamon at ESPN elaborates: “From general manager Ray Farmer being suspended four games because of illegal in-game texting, … Continue reading →

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Better Lives Through Chemistry

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Michael C. Wright at ESPN is asked about his thoughts on the Bears offseason moves. I find one aspect of his response to be interesting: “What’s a little troubling for me is the fact the Bears have added 12 new … Continue reading →

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Road to Front Office Relationship Success Filled with Potholes

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Michael David Smith at profootballtalk.com is surprisingly definitive after highlighting former 49er Jeff Garcia‘s comments on the current state of the team: “Garcia said the decision of [owner Jed] York and [general manager Trent] Baalke to fire Harbaugh reminds him … Continue reading →

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Bears-Bucs Philosophical Clash – Who Will Be More Competitive in 2015?

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Tom Shannon

According to Michael David Smith at profootballtalk.com the Buccaneers have thrown away $50 million on defensive backs over the last couple years: “Friday’s trade of safety Dashon Goldson became the third time the Bucs have cut bait on a secondary … Continue reading →

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Cutler Trade Good for Almost Everybody. Almost. And Other Points of View.

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Elliot Harrison at nfl.com constructs his all-under 25 team. Guess how many Bears are on it? Rob Demovsky, Green Bay blogger at ESPN, thinks the Bears signing of Pernell McPhee was the worst NFC North free agent move to … Continue reading →

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Will Sutton Could Fit the 3-4

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers a good question from a reader: “Q: I keep reading about Will Sutton… Is it possible the new coaches find a way to teach this young man or is it too hard to … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Isn’t Rocket Science

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Sometimes value and need meet to make for the almost perfect draft pick. That’s what I think happened to me in the “Next Fan Up” mock draft, an exercise performed by the same group I participated with last year. The … Continue reading →

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Garza Replacement the First Step to Improving the Run Game?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Like many Bears fans, I was saddened to see center Roberto Garza released (via Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune). I can still remember meeting WSCR‘s Mike Mulligan briefly at the Chicago Bears convention downtown in 2005 when he asked … Continue reading →

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