Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Forte Deal Was Best for Everybody

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Tom Shannon

My first thought when I heard via Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times that running back Matt Forte got a long-term deal done with the Bears was that it was well deserved and couldn’t have been given to a better … Continue reading →

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Why Lions Fans Cry Like Babies and Other Points of View

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune questions the optimism surrounding the Bears headed into this season: “Amid the optimism that is running wild for 2012, keep in mind the 7-3 mark through Week 11 wasn’t good enough for general … Continue reading →

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Earl Bennett Has the Surest Hands in the NFL and Other Points of View

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert reviews the statistics from Pro Football Focus on drops by receivers. “THE GOOD “Earl Bennett “Statistic: Lowest drop rate (3.15 percent) of any NFL receiver “Comment: Bennett dropped four passes in 127 opportunities, … Continue reading →

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“Money” Does Not Equal “Respect” and Other Points of View

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on why the Bears moved Henry Melton from defensive end to defensive tackle: “[Defensive coordinator Rod] Marinelli said playing in space didn’t bring out the best in Melton at end as he had … Continue reading →

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Cutler’s Success Will Be Determined by His Receivers More than Ever and Other Points of View

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com thinks the Bears offense might look a lot like the Viking’s offense a decade ago.  He makes and interesting point: “While all of this may be good news for the fantasy football crowd, the reality is that, under [Bears … Continue reading →

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It’s the Dan Pompei Show Today and Other Points of View

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Things are pretty quiet so I kept this short. Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes Jay Cutler on “Mike Tice‘s” new offense: “‘[Bates] has a really good feel of what I like to do and what I don’t … Continue reading →

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Will the Bears Show More Zone Blitz with New Defensive End McClellin? And Other Points of View.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times on newly drafted tight end Evan Rodriguez: “‘Has he been charged with anything?’ “It’s rarely a good sign when the first question for the general manager after announcing a draft pick is about … Continue reading →

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The Effect of Phil Emery’s Strength and Conditioning Background on His Draft Views

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Filtering through the media reports and videos associated with the draft, the frequency with which Bears GM Phil Emery refers to his background as Navy’s strength and conditioning coach interests me.  For instance, this clip from an Emery press conference where … Continue reading →

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Emery’s First Draft May Suggest a Worrisome Future

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Former NFL tackle Seth Payne said a mouth full in 140 characters Friday: “Seth Payne (@SethPayneTrain) “4/27/12 7:05 PM “Alshon Jeffrey is big enough for Cutler to see through his earhole as he’s laying on the ground with two defenders … Continue reading →

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Bears Offensive Draft All About the Quarterback

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler spent much of his first three years with the Bears worried about the lack of big receivers.  It appears that someone is finally listening. In the second round Friday night the Bears traded up to claim WR … Continue reading →

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