Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Playing the “Jay Game”

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Tom Shannon

One of the many reasons why football fascinates me is that it’s a game of adjustments. No one game is ever quite the same. Whether its playing in a domed stadium, playing on artificial turf, or trying to take a … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Packers at Bears, September 13, 2012

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears went standard defense, mostly cover two for this game. Nothing fancy. Green Bay responded with all of the standard cover two beaters. They ran the ball and attacked the middle. Unfortunately attacking the middle meant attacking Brian … Continue reading →

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The Bears Are in a Good Position Heading into the Packer Game and Other Points of View

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times points out that Aaron Rogers hasn’t been as successful against the Bears defense as other NFC North teams: “Rodgers’ rating against the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings is over 115. Against the Bears, … Continue reading →

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Stuff Chicago Bears Fans Say and Other Points of View

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears A “positive” Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune puts the Bears win yesterday in perspective: “Sure, Mr. Negative might complain about the Bears’ getting only two field goals off four turnovers, and he should gripe about a lack of … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Bears Vs Colts

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Colts came out and eventually played pretty standard 3-4 defense. There were some blitzes but nothing really fancy. They did occasionally try to challenge the Bears with tight coverage, especially early. But they were living dangerously and they … Continue reading →

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D.J. Moore is Grateful for that Vanderbilt Education He Received and Other Points of View

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Chicago Tribune writers make their season predictions. The majority of the Super Bowl predictions makes this list darned depressing but you can always count on Steve Rosenbloom to liven things up. Apparently the Bears think the home crowd … Continue reading →

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What Will You Score on “The Test”? And Other Point of View

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times administers the test. I’m a 20. Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune expresses my own feelings on the defensive starters in the third preseason game: Any time the Bears want to rush the … Continue reading →

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Tyler Clutts Shows the Way

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Tom Shannon

I’m a big fan of the television show South Park. One of the funniest episodes I can remember, entitled “About Last Night”, came on the heels of the 2008 national election in the United States. In the aftermath, after being … Continue reading →

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What It All Comes Down to on Defense and Other Points of View

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune puts his finger on one of the major problems Friday night that got little attention. Jay Cutler had a poor game accuracy wise. That should, I hope, be an anomaly. Biggs brings up … Continue reading →

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Taking the Crap Out and Other Points of View

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Joe Cowley at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes wide receiver Brandon Marshall as he describes how Jay Cutler has improved as a quarterback since the days they were together with the Broncos: ‘‘Now, Jay knows how to manipulate defenses with … Continue reading →

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