Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Mini-camp Won’t Tell Us That Much

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Matt Bowen at the Chicago Tribune runs through things he wants to see about Marc Trestman’s new offensive and defensive schemes and personnel during this week’s minicamp.  Amongst the things he’s curious about are how Trestman and offensive coordinator Aaron … Continue reading →

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Lions Sign “Kickalicious”

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Tom Shannon

According to Chris McCosky at the The Detroit News the Lions have signed Norwegian-born kicker Havard Rugland, a YouTube sensation better known as “Kickalicious,” to a one-year deal: Looks like the kicker version of jumping out of a pool to me.

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An “Eerie Feeling” in NFL Market

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Tom Shannon

I thought this comment from the Friday Buzz feature at The National Football Post was interesting: There is an uncomfortable and eerie feeling in the agent community. More players than ever have been ask to take pay cuts and the amount of … Continue reading →

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Mock Draft Round Up

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times gives a list of players who mock drafts going to the Bears (without reference or links to whose drafts they are): 1. Alec Ogletree, LB, 6-2, 242, Georgia 2. Manti Te’o, LB, 6-1, 241, Notre … Continue reading →

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D Battery Elected To Philadelphia Sports Hall Of Fame

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Philedelphia has elected a most worthy candidate into its Hall of Fame.  Via The Onion: “A voting panel of journalists and prominent sports figures elected the D battery to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Sunday, honoring the alkaline storage … Continue reading →

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Bears Plan at Guard May Depend Upon Center

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Like myself, ESPN‘s NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert is wondering what the Bears are going to do at left guard.  In doing so, he reminds us that the Bears are only adequate at best at the center position.  He makes a good … Continue reading →

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A Look at the 2009 Draft’s Top Ten

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Tom Shannon

The NFL draft is in two weeks and Joe Fortenbaugh at The National Football Post takes a retrospective look at the top ten 2009 draft picks and how they did. Be afraid.  Be very afraid.

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Does Marc Trestman Know Personnel?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

It was a good day at the Chicago Tribune for fan questions.  Dan Pompei answers another good one here: “It’s hard to think Coach Trestman could keep up with NFL personnel while coaching for years in Canada. Don’t you think … Continue reading →

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Is Gabe Carimi a Failed Right Tackle?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Another good question for Dan Pompei from the Chicago Tribuune: “Is Gabe Carimi destined to become the next Chris Williams — a first round “left tackle” who couldn’t play either tackle position and had to be switched inside to save his … Continue reading →

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Is Alec Ogletree Worth the Risk?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Don’t you think the Bears will be worried about character concerns with Alec Ogletree? —@TCBullfrog, from Twitter “Yes I do. I think 31 other teams will be as well.  But that doesn’t man … Continue reading →

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