Monthly Archives: November 2015

The Bill Always Comes Due

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Kevin Patra at nfl.com on the bad day that Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant had against Panthers cornerback Josh Norman: “Norman was clearly in Bryant’s head early. When Panthers safety Kurt Coleman picked off [Dallas quarterback Tony] Romo on the first … Continue reading →

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Apparently Allowing Only 13 Points Against the Packers In Lambeau Isn’t Good Enough

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times cites the “statistics” on the Bears defensive effort. “According to Pro Football Focus, the Bears’ composite defensive rating against the Packers on Thursday night was minus-18.8. It was minus-3.2 in Week 1, when [Aaron] Rodgers … Continue reading →

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Fales Starting Quarterback in Waiting?

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune documents the process by which Bears quarterback David Fales because the primary back up behind starting quarterback Jay Cutler. Fales got offers to join the rosters of both the 49ers and the Ravens before … Continue reading →

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Actual Comments from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

“Winning that Super Bowl was the worst thing that ever happened to us.  Now we’ll never get rid of McCarthy.” “Rogers needs to apologize to Favre, Starr and the entire fan base.” “This may sound blasphemic, but maybe they should … Continue reading →

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Very Quick Comments: Bears at Packers 11/27/15

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Both the best and the worst thing about watching football on Thanksgiving is that you get to watch it with family. Surrounded by almost 20 of the closest people in the world to me, many of whom grew up watching … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Where We Are in Terms of Where We’re Going

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune reflects my thoughts exactly after the Bears loss to the Broncos Sunday at Soldier Field: “[I]t’s hard to get mad about losing to a better Broncos team with the league’s top defense. “It’s even … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Broncos at Bears 11/22/15

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears came out trying to run from the start with a triple tight end set. The Broncos were having none of it and did a good job stopping the it. I thought maybe the Bears had slightly more … Continue reading →

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Revising Expectations for the Bears

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Jon Greenberg at ESPN is revising his expectations for the Bears: “In the beginning … we predicted 6-10 for the Chicago Bears and it seemed just about right.” “But then Jay Cutler returned [from injury] ahead of schedule and things … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Early to Think About the Draft

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. Biggs thinks the Bears will move Hroniss Grasu back to center this Sunday and that Matt Slauson will find his way back to left guard. Slauson did a good job filling … Continue reading →

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Bears Defensive Backfield a Strength? Not Quite Yet.

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

The headline says, “Suddenly, the Bears secondary is becoming a primary strength”. But when you actually read the article, its not what Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune actually says: “Don’t look now, but the Bears appear to have a … Continue reading →

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