Category Archives: Chicago Bears

The Sad Story of William “The Refrigerator” Perry and Other Points of View

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears In what has to be the saddest story I’ve read all year, Tom Friend at ESPN details the struggles of William Perry against his both his physical and mental disabilities.  Here is the accompanying video: Brad Biggs at the … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl XLV Still Hasn’t Happened Yet and Other Points of View

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Congratulations to Richard Dent for being elected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  And congratulations to Dan Pompei from the Chicago Tribune, whose job it has been to convince the voters that Dent was worthy.  Here’s … Continue reading →

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Answers to the Wrong Questions Indicate Fan Support for Eighteen Games Weak

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Tom Shannon

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gave his state of the league address yesterday.  Amongst the things he talked about was the proposed 18 game regular season: “Repeatedly, the fans have said the quality of the preseason doesn’t meet NFL standards. That is … … Continue reading →

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Fantuz Flakes Commercial and Other Points of View

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have signed a CFL star wide receiver Andy Fantuz to a futures contract.  How big of a star?  He’s got his own cereal in Canada: But you know when … Continue reading →

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Linebacker Is the “Ghost Need” for the Bears

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bolshevik revolutionary and Marxist theorist Leon Trotsky once said “Old age is the most unexpected of things that can happen to a man.” No one is calling for the Bears to draft a linebacker high in the draft.  That includes … Continue reading →

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Roethlisberger Gets “Punched in the Nose” and Other Points of View

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune writes that Israel Idonije is one of three finalists for the Walter Payton man of the year award. Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie tells the Chicago Sun-Times that he wants to go somewhere he can … Continue reading →

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Aaron Roger’s Extensive Comments on Brett Favre and Other Points of View

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears A sad week for the Bears franchise continues as Lovie Smith‘s mother, Mae, joins Tim McCaskey in the after life. Our sympathies go out to all of the family. Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments upon underrated defensive … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Betting on the Super Bowl? Maybe Better Think Again. And Other Points of View

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune does another positional analysis, this time of the offensive line. He concludes that the Bears need two linemen, probably one veteran and one draftee, probably one for the interior who can play center … Continue reading →

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Fran Tarkenton Addresses Cutler Situation with Interesting Insights

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I keep promising myself to let the issues surrounding Jay Cutler‘s injury during the NFC Championship game die. But little interesting points of discussion keep coming out of it. Fran Tarkenton made some interesting comments on the “Mully and Hanley … Continue reading →

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Defensive Tackle High on the List of Needs as Harris Shows Flashes and Toeaina Wears Down

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs and the Chicago Tribune addresses the tackle position in his latest positional analysis, this time of the defensive line: The talk of Peppers’ arrival impacting Tommie Harris was just that — talk. Harris was limited to six starts … Continue reading →

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