Monthly Archives: December 2015

Behind Enemy Lines: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Things you should know about the Buccaneers as the Bears head out to face them this Sunday in Tampa Bay: Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has 1305 yards rushing on the year in a contract season. That’s only nine yards behind … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis Kyle Long

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune describes the action just after half time yesterday after the Bears began with a successful onsides kick: “The Bears took over on their own 47-yard line with a chance to score and make it … Continue reading →

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Perhaps the Most Worrisome Problem

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune breaks down a Stefon Diggs 33 yard touchdown pass that seemed to encapsulate the day the Bears had Sunday: “‘I saw the ball released out of ([quarterback Teddy] Bridgewater‘s) hand and I saw Diggs … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Vikings 12/20/15

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears tried to run their usual ball control offensive game plan. They came out in a double tight end set and tried to establish the run. They eventually found that wasn’t working and tried spreading the field instead … Continue reading →

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Quarterback Escapability Against the Bears an Acceptable Compromise

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune offers this assessment: “The Bears have allowed TDs on the ground and in the air to Blaine Gabbert and Kirk Cousins in consecutive losses at home, and I’m wondering, is that a condition that … Continue reading →

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Hroniss Grasu Is the Key to the Success of the 2015 Draft Class

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune makes a pertinent comment on the state of the Bears offensive line: “As good as second-round draft choice Eddie Goldman and fifth-rounder Adrian Amos have performed, it’s scary for Ryan Pace’s draft class that … Continue reading →

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Could the Bears Next Quarterback Already Be on the Roster?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune highlights the situation that 2014 sixth round draft pick, back up quarterback David Fales finds himself in: “Forget about discovering the next Tom Brady, a former sixth-round pick — the odds are heavily stacked … Continue reading →

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Bears Facing a Motivated Vikings Team with Major Weaknesses

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Ben Goessling at ESPN describes the Vikings chances of making the playoffs. They’re pretty good. “The Vikings (8-5) will enter Week 15 as one of only five NFC teams with fewer than seven losses. No matter what happens around the … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio’s Defense of Shea McClellin Doesn’t Hold Water

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune quotes defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as he defends the play of inside linebacker Shea McClellin: “Fangio believes McClellin can learn the physicality and explosiveness required to win at the point of attack. “‘It’s all … Continue reading →

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It’s Viking Week and You Know What That Means…

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Tom Shannon

It was in 2001 after a particularly tough loss to the Bears when I found this cry from a Viking fan on the Internet.  Long time readers of my blog posts at various sites over the years know that it … Continue reading →

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