Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Bears Offensive Line Improving, Deserves More Respect After Win

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Every once in a while I’ll quickly write up game comments and put them up, then sleep on it and regret some things I said.  Well, probably more common than every once in a while.  Last was one of those … Continue reading →

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Bears Spread the Ball Around in Dominant Win

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com made an interesting point about the Bears game last night: “Despite the placement of 54 total points on the board, no quarterback threw for more than 200 yards, no running back rushed for more than 100 … Continue reading →

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Michael Vick, “a True Story of Redemption”?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Tom Shannon

My favorite feature, Pro Football Weekly‘s Audibles, has another provocative (and anonymous) quote: “(The Eagles) had one of the greatest comebacks I have ever seen (against New York). (Michael) Vick is a true story, (a true example of) redemption. They … Continue reading →

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Turf Talk Distracts from the Task at Hand

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Like many of the writers in town, Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times is highlighting the weather conditions for tonight’s game against the Vikings.  This quote from Bears linebacker Lance Briggs caught my eye: “‘I’m talking about it now,’ Briggs … Continue reading →

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Harris Apparently Finds Peace, Perspective

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

I really enjoyed the piece that Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune did on defensive tackle Tommie Harris who has apparently gained perspective as he struggles to perform with knee and leg injuries: “He returned to the starting lineup last … Continue reading →

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Revealing Patriots Victory Over Green Bay Helps the Bears

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Hi Dan. Did you see Rodney Harrison‘s take on playing Tom Brady? He said the only way they got to Tom in practice was to play tight press coverage and make … Continue reading →

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Points of View, December 19, 2010

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports that Charles Tillman returned to practice Friday.  Tillman had an awful game last week ad he needs to bounce back with a good performance against the Vikings. Biggs also points out that … Continue reading →

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Dez Clark Disappearing From Bears Landscape

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune enumerates the reasons: why tight end Dez Clark has been inactive so often lately.  This one caught my eye: “The Bears have three tight ends with distinct roles. [Greg] Olsen is the route runner. … Continue reading →

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Looks Like Tomorrow WIll Be a Snow Day for the Bears

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Larry Mayer at chicagobears.com answers you questions: “The thing that surprised me the most about Sunday’s game was that the Bears and Patriots looked like they were playing under different field conditions. The Bears looked like they were playing in … Continue reading →

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The Real Question: Can Joe Webb Throw?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Vikings rookie starter Joe Webb was full of apparent confidence when asked by Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times about Bears defensive end Julius Peppers: “When I asked him whether he ever has seen a defensive lineman as fast Julius … Continue reading →

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