Category Archives: Chicago Bears

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Brandon Marshall Acquisition. And Other Points of View.

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times points out some of the many positives about the Bears trade of two third round draft picks for wide receiver Brandon Marshall: “The Bears were linked to Vincent Jackson, a two-time Pro Bowl … Continue reading →

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No One Seems to Knows How Much Cap Space the Bears Actually Have. And Other POints of View.

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears As most fans know, the Bears will have plenty of cap space available to spend in free agency.  What’s really interesting is tha tno one seems to know how much.  Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times says the Bears … Continue reading →

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Being Careful with Cap Space. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas faces a misdemeanor charge after police in West Virginia said they caught him driving the wrong way down a one-way street and found marijuana in his car, according to the Associated Press. Dan Pompei at … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Bears Ownership. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reviews the playing time of all of the NFL players.  Here are some of relevant points he extracts: 1)  Five of Dave Toub’s eight top special teams tacklers are free agents.  It could … Continue reading →

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Lovie Smith Apparently Thinks We’re Morons. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Bears hired Jeremy Bates last week as the quarterbacks coach.  Matt Bowen at the Chicago Tribune thinks that just having a guy he is comfortable with in the locker room as his position coach could make a big … Continue reading →

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The Emery-Smith “Marriage” May Result in More of the Same. And Other Points of View.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Pro Football Focus rates the tackling done by the safeties in the NFL.  It’s a wash for the Bears.  Brandon Merriweather was near the bottom.  Craig Steltz was near the top. Pro Football Focus also gives their all-NFC North … Continue reading →

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Mike Martz Can’t be Blamed – Bears Offensive Line Still the Worst in the NFL

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Larry Mayer at chicagobears.com answers your questions: “You recently stated that wide receiver is the Bears’ biggest offseason need. However, with the Bears being near the top of the league in sacks allowed again, wouldn’t the offensive line be a … Continue reading →

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Some Grim Thoughts on Mike Tice and Other Points of View

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on new Bears general manager Phil Emery: “The question now is where Emery, who worked under Angelo, will differ and be an improvement over his predecessor. “’Phil is going to have his own … Continue reading →

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Do the Bears Regret Trading Greg Olsen? And Other Points of View.

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times thinks it might be best for the Bears if offensive coordinator Mike Tice didn’t get the Raiders head coaching job: “Despite what he said immediately after the season, Smith probably wouldn’t be too … Continue reading →

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Former Bear Chris Harris Was “Too Outspoken” and Other Points of View

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dave Toub is still in the mix for the Miami Dolphins job. We’d all hate to see him leave. But I have to say that, based upon what I’ve seen on the field from patch work personnel, I think … Continue reading →

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