Author Archives: Tom Shannon

Quarterback? Maybe Not Mariota but Definitely Somebody.

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah, now writing for nfl.com, created quite a stir nationally when he predicted that the Bears would take Marcus Mariota with the seventh pick in his latest mock draft: “The Bears have a new general manager … Continue reading →

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Of Jared Allen, Willie Young and the “Big Nickel”

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Michael C. Wright at ESPN answers your questions: @mikecwright #Bearsmailbag with the Bears changing to a 3-4 D, whats the deal with Jared Allen, Willie Young and Lamar Houston? Thanks. — FabianD (@FabianD_inAZ_54) March 19, 2015 “@mikecwright: Thanks for the … Continue reading →

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This Is What Getting Better Might Look Like

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

The Chicago Sun-Times NFL football writers formulated their first set of mock drafts today. None of the picks is ridiculous but I obviously have my favorite: Patrick Finley – Kevin White Mark Potash – Amari Cooper Adam L. Jahns – … Continue reading →

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Adrian Peterson – The Saga Continues

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Chris Wesseling at nfl.com reviews the current state of the Adrian Peterson saga in Minnesota: “After meeting at Peterson’s home earlier this month, general manager Rick Spielman recently requested a dinner session with the star running back’s agent, Ben Dogra, … Continue reading →

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Best Available Aside, Give Me Defensive Line

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune thinks the Bears needs match up well with the strengths of the draft. Yeah, well that’s bound to happen when you need virtually everything on defense. Biggs thinks they should draft a pass rusher: … Continue reading →

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That Thing That New Head Coaches Bring

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Hanzus at nfl.com answers your questions (again): @DanHanzus Which team will have the largest positive difference between 2014 wins and 2015 wins? Largest negative difference? #ATNMailbag — Jack (@johnwalter_) March 16, 2015 “I’m making the Jets (4-12 in ’14) … Continue reading →

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Who Falls Off Farthest Without Their Quarterback?

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Hanzus at nfl.com answers your questions: @DanHanzus @AroundTheNFL In a universe where all teams get equally good QB play, who are the 12 playoff teams? #ATNMailbag — Mathias Wagner (@Mathias_Wagner) March 16, 2015 “I’ll look at it another way: … Continue reading →

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Change for the Sake of Change? Not in Green Bay.

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Tyler Dunne the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel thinks the few Green Bay offseason moves they made were all about purging themselves of the memory of their meltdown against the Seahawks: “First, in emotionless, necessary succession, the team rid itself of memories … Continue reading →

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Not Thorwing Stones at Glass Houses. Much.

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Judy Battista at NFL.com scorches the Cowboys over their signing of [*cough*]alleged[*cough*] woman beater, Greg Hardy. Hardy [*cough*]allegedly[*cough*] got away with it because he [*cough*]allegedly[*cough*] “came to a financial settlement” with the victim and the case was dropped after she … Continue reading →

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Either Enforce the Rules or Don’t Have Them at All

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com reviews the tampering allegations against the New York Jets in regards to their eventual singing of Darrelle Revis: “The problem arose when [owner Woody] Johnson said publicly on December 29 that the Johnson would ‘love for … Continue reading →

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