Category Archives: Chicago Bears

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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Tim Tebow’s Favorite Target and Other Points of View

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Shea McClellin is getting first team reps with the nickel defense. The nickel defense is on the field almost half the time. Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune goes on to … Continue reading →

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The Bears Could Afford to Be a Little Less Bland in the Preseason and Other Points of View

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Here’s a good point made by cornerback Charles Tillman here. Via the Chicago Tribune:   “On what he will take away from playing a couple of series in this game“‘My wind, tackling. Tackling is always a big deal the … Continue reading →

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The Bears Offensive Line Will Be Fine. Until You Really Need Them.

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Philosopher Georg Hegel is commonly quoted as saying, “We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”  If ever there was a perfect example, its the 2012 Chicago Bears. Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune addresses the fact … Continue reading →

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Preseason Games Are about “Toughness of Mind” and Other Points of View

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli on the value of tonight’s preseason opener: “’I love practice, but you look at this to get all the things you’re teaching and to see if the habits … Continue reading →

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What Staley Should Have Been and Other Points of View

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune asked 5 personnel men to evaluate the NFC North by position.  The Packers were voted to have the best head coach in Mike McCarthy.  But the scouts had some interesting things to say … Continue reading →

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Despite Worrisome Early Reports Shea McClellin Fits His Role Well

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Joe Cowley at the Chicago Sun-Times had this piece of information that will not ease anyone’s mind about the possibility of Shea McClellin being an all around defensive end any time soon: “There were a few times Saturday when first-round draft pick … Continue reading →

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Switch to Left Guard Should Be a Snap for Spencer

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Tom Shannon

A lot has been made of the competition at left tackle between Chris Williams and J’Marcus Webb – and justifiably so.  There’s also been a lot of attention put on the limited game experience of right tackle Gabe Carimi.  But … Continue reading →

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New Bear May Only Be Worth the Price

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Tom Shannon

New Bears defensive tackle Brian Price may have passed the Bears physical but that doesn’t mean he’s healthy.  From Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times: “According to multiple published reports, Price didn’t complete the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ conditioning test because … Continue reading →

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All We have to Risk Is Disappointment and Other Points of View

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash provides an interesting comment for the Chicago Sun-Times on the always tenuous hold head coach Lovie Smith has on his job: “Measuring progress is subjective. If the McCaskeys like you, progress could be defined as winning the … Continue reading →

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