Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Bears “New” Offensive Line May Still Look More Like the Old One Than You Thnk

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at the Chicago Sun-Times reads my mind when it comes to the rookies on the right side of the offensive line: The offensive line is being celebrated almost universally around Chicago for its four new starters, including the … Continue reading →

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What’s the Real Difference?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Rick Telander at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes cornerback Tim Jennings in a moment of candor when asked about the “new” Bears offense: ‘‘‘Let’s see how the season starts, let’s see how [head coach Marc Trestman] gets things going, how he … Continue reading →

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Bostic or Williams. A Definitive Choice.

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times addresses a choice which will tell us the direction which the Bears are to take this year. At least initially: “D.J. Williams or Jon Bostic?” “Williams has earned the respect. He’s a nine-year starter … Continue reading →

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Jon Scott Leaves But May Come Back

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Tom Shannon

I think Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune probably has the right of it on the release on tackle Jon Scott: “The Bears signed Scott after the Week 1 game last season because they did not want to be on … Continue reading →

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A Man’s Got to Know His Limitations

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune writes about the possibility that the Bears will start two rookies, Jordan Mills and Kyle Long, on the right side of the offensive line. This quote from offensive cooridnator Aaron Kromer stood out as … Continue reading →

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Stream of Consciousness – Chargers at Bears

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Tom Shannon

It was definitely the pre-season for Chris Berman. He (or the people in the booth) had a tough time identifying a few players. Trent Dilfer was relentlessly positive. I am already disappointed in Jay Cutler. He started the first possession … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments – 8/11/13

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush of HubArkush.com writes a typically harsh critique of the Bears performance on Friday night for the Chicago Sun-Times. I thought these comments were interesting: “Matt Forte and Michael Bush get incompletes. Judging running backs when they had two … Continue reading →

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Steam of Consciousness – Bears at Panthers 8\8\13

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Tom Shannon

I think poor Jon Bostic may have chin-ballitus. The drops and missed opportunities by Isaiah Frey, Brandon Hardin and Sherrick McManus aren’t going to be helpful to them in in making the team. But the one by Fendi Onobun may … Continue reading →

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Hub Arkush Thinks Joe Anderson Has Made the Team

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune wonders when quarterback Jay Cutler will challenge Marc Trestman the way he has challenged offensive coordinators in the past: “[Here is] your Cutler-Trestman flashpoint: Will Cutler still spread around his passes when Marshall is … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments 8/6/2013

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune notes that guard Matt Slauson got work at back up center yesterday. It might be reading too much into it but the usual (and currently listed) back up, Edwin Williams has been having a … Continue reading →

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