Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Discipline the Key to Hanging with the Packers

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reviews the state of the Packers: “The Packers had their struggles stopping the run last season. A midseason shift to move Clay Matthews to inside linebacker helped. But in the playoffs, Cowboys running back … Continue reading →

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Evaluating the Evaluations

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com asks some good questions: “[H]ow is it possible the team got to the final cut date a week before its opener and had no one qualified to play the right tackle spot? How is possibly no … Continue reading →

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Why Didn’t Mason Foster Stick on the Bears Roster?

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Biggs: “I don’t know that I’ve seen as much outcry over the release of a player in many seasons as I have with [Mason] Foster. Good guy. Decent player for the … Continue reading →

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Just What Makes a “Casual” Bears Fan?

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I was somewhat affronted by this remark from Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune as he reviews the state of the Bears offense: “Over three seasons as a Bear, [Brandon] Marshall‘s production — 279 catches, 3,524 yards, 31 touchdowns — made … Continue reading →

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John Fox Drives the Bears Bandwagon By Looking Forward. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Bears head coach John Fox doesn’t like to go into specifics. So its significant that even he concedes in this interview with John Mullin at csnchicago.com that things may be a little rough early in the season: “Truth be … Continue reading →

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Nowhere Is Safe Against the Packers. And Other Point of View.

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Color me surprised that the Bears put quarterback Zac Dysert on waivers. It probably means that Jimmy Clausen will be OK for the Packers game but, still, I thought Dysert might have a chance to make the practice squad. … Continue reading →

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When Sacrificing Your Body Isn’t Enough. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Hub Arkush at ChicagoFootball.com thinks that nose tackle Terry Williams stood out on Thursday night and I’d agree. But here’s what I thought was the really interesting observation: “Now, I’m not so sure Tayo Fabuluje isn’t the second best … Continue reading →

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Intelligence Is a Talent, Too. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m not going to bother to post much related to the fourth preseason game Thursday night. But if you want some things to watch, Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune has a list: Zac Dysert Vs. David Fales Charles … Continue reading →

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Talking Bears with Ramona Rice

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I had the privilege of spending some time recently with Ramona Rice (@SportsGalPal). We braided each other’s hair and stayed up all night talking boys. Or not. This one’s only 20 minutes so you get to find out what I really … Continue reading →

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“The Drill with the Bell” and Other Points of View

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune rightfully describes the Bears situation after the third exhibition game as abysmal. The most significant highlights: “This team is short on talent, and you didn’t need to watch the most significant of the … Continue reading →

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