Monthly Archives: December 2015

Ka’Deem Carey Proving that He May Yet Be a Keeper

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune notes that Ka’Deem Carey saw fewer runs against the Redskins than he did the couple games previously. “No carries this week for Ka’Deem Carey and I suspect the reasoning is two-fold. For starters, the … Continue reading →

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Bears Playing Better at Outside Linebacker. Still Need Help.

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune evaluates the situation at outside linebacker. “[Willie] Young got credit for what looked like a coverage sack  [last Sunday] from my vantage point but he still had to finish the play and he’s been … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do With a Problem Like Zach Miller?

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments upon the play of tight end Zach Miller: “Miller was more or less a fullback for the first seven games of the season when he was targeted only five times in the passing … Continue reading →

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The Packers Turn a Corner Behind Eddie Lacy

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rob Demovsky at ESPN describes a change in the Packers play calling that may be a turning point in more than one way. “Even those who wanted – begged, really – the Green Bay Packers coach to take back the … Continue reading →

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Bears a Bad Team. But We Knew That.

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com lambasts the Bears as a bad football team: “So what is left to play for in the final three weeks of the season? “It is critical [head coach John] Fox gets this team a couple more … Continue reading →

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Lots of Work to Do “Up Front” for the Bears

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune attributes a good part of the Bears mediocrity to problems in the offensive line: “The Bears didn’t hit them often enough and started way too slow in falling behind 14-0. [Right tackle Kyle] Long joked he would set his alarm clock … Continue reading →

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Next Fan Up 12/13/15

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

It was my pleasure to share my football Sunday with Mark Sitko and Nick Clayton, representing the Eagles and the Chiefs, respectively. Enjoy the spirited conversation as we review this week’s games.

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Quick Game Comments: Redskins at Bears 12/13/15

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense Washington came out running on first down as they worked their way down the field for their first touchdown. That was the game plan – run on the Bears and wear them down. They were up and down, of … Continue reading →

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Reason for Optimism on the Offseason Fate of Matt Forte

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times on the possibility that running back running back Matt Forte will be re-signed by the Bears: “At this point, not even the ever-confident Forte has a real handle on how many years he can … Continue reading →

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Tracy Porter to the Pro Bowl?

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times takes us through 10 Bears question marks: “9. Who on the Bears can make the Pro Bowl? “Tracy Porter, maybe? No Bears player leads their position group in fan voting, which runs through Tuesday … Continue reading →

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