Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Not the Most Satisfactory of Responses

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune provides us with some weird quotes from Jay Cutler. For instance, here’s Cutler’s response to the return of Aaron Rogers to the field for the Packers this Sunday: “I play offense.” OK. But its … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis Safeties

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Both safety positions have to be a top priority in the offseason surely. How have Chris Conte and Major Wright regressed so much this season? — @Vik469 from Twitter “I would … Continue reading →

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Trestman Has No “Experience” with Cutler and Packers

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Tom Shannon

John Mullin at CSNChicago.com quotes Bears head coach Marc Trestman: “I don’t have any experience with [(Jay) Cutler’s Packers problems],” Trestman said this week. “So it would be really hard for me to comment on that. I don’t know that there’s trends or historical … Continue reading →

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Game Comments (in Advance): Packers at Bears

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Unfortunately with the Bears move from a noon kickoff Sunday to 3:30 PM, I will miss the game.  I have a flight back into Chicago scheduled late that afternoon.  It was set up many months ago and was going to … Continue reading →

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Mel Tucker’s Legacy

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Adam L. Jahns speculates that defensive coordinator Mel Tucker may be on the hot seat: “The number of injuries and the caliber of players lost to them have been colossal detriments, causing Tucker to change his practices so the rookies get … Continue reading →

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Martellus Bennett Defends Bears Preparation

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune quotes Bears tight end Martellus Bennett during his visit on WSCR radio yesterday: “You have 53 guys … doing everything they can and staying after work … whether it’s film, you know, doing everything they can. … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: Bears at Eagles

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears came out trying to run the ball and got nowhere against the Eagles defense that was physical at the point of attack.  Eventually the Bears started throwing the ball but that made them one dimensional. The Eagles … Continue reading →

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On Forecasting Jay Cutler’s Future

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune speculates on the future contract talks involving quarterback Jay Cutler: “The general manager has intimated if the club uses the franchise tag to secure Cutler from reaching the open market, it will be to buy time to … Continue reading →

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While Raising My Hand…

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Ed Sherman at the Chicago Tribune quoting announcer Al Michaels: “During the week, you hear all these experts say, ‘The key to winning the game is sealing the edge.’ Are you crazy? There are 400 keys to a game. Yet we’ve created … Continue reading →

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In Support of Mel Tucker

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Another answer that I agree with as Brad Biggs responds to a fan question for the Chicago Tribune: “Is there any chance we could see Rex Ryan as defensive coordinator next year if the Jets let him go? Mel Tucker doesn’t seem … Continue reading →

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