Monthly Archives: December 2015

Johnny Manziel Gets More Chances. Too Many.

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Chris Mortenson at ESPN reports that Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel will be returning to the starting lineup after a hiatus directly related to a visit to the clubs while the team was on bye a couple weeks ago: Johnny Manziel … Continue reading →

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Alshon Jeffery as a True Number One Wide Receiver? It’s Going to Be Interesting to Find Out.

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on how the 49ers were handling Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery Sunday: “[San Francisco nickel cornerback Jimmie] Ward said the 49ers didn’t have anything special for Alshon Jeffery in terms of coverage other than … Continue reading →

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Of History, Star Wars and the 2015 Chicago Bears

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com damps down fans’ expectations for the Bears playoffs hopes while suggesting what the Bears need to do in the future: “Muhammad Wilkerson is arguably the second-best five technique in the NFL right now – there is … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: 49ers at Bears 12/6/15

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Defense The 49ers came out with a conservative offensive game plan with Blaine Gabbert at quarterback. It was mostly dump offs and runs for much of the game with very little downfield until the game winner. The 49ers had a … Continue reading →

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Bears Need to Evaluate the Plan at the Linebacker Position

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com answers you questions: “From @BFlores44: Can Christian Jones develop into anything other than an average linebacker? “Based on on what we’ve seen so far it’s looking more doubtful each week. Jones certainly has the size, athleticism … Continue reading →

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Miami Dolphins in Desperate Need of Change

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Armando Salguero at the Miami Herald sees what I see when I watch the Dolphins: “Why are the Dolphins asking [5-10 cornerback Brent Grimes] to do these things? “Last Sunday, after it was clear to everyone in the stadium [Jets … Continue reading →

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An Endorsement for Grass Over Turf from the Men Who Know

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

It happens every year. There will be some game where a team will come to town and the ground at Solider Field will be painted green because they couldn’t get grass to grow and the condition of the field is … Continue reading →

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Will We See Kevin White? Who Knows?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions yet again: “What is the latest on Kevin White? Any chance he is activated and plays? — @GreaseMaul from Twitter “White was involved in practice on Wednesday but I’d say it … Continue reading →

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Still a True Need for the Best Available

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers more of your questions: “How have the areas of need changed from the start of the season to now? Or have they? — @danjnolte “I don’t know that things have shifted drastically for … Continue reading →

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Doing It All the Time

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Why hasn’t Lamarr Houston been promoted to starter yet? I think he’s proven over the last few weeks that he’s the answer opposite Pernell McPhee. It can’t be because he’s a … Continue reading →

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