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Some Creativity May Be Required to Find Safety Help As Well

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

In an earlier post, I highlighted the Bears need at safety. However, the safety class in this year’s draft is rather thin. I thought that Kevin Fishbain at chicagofootball.com came up with an intersting solution to this delema in his … Continue reading →

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Doug Buffone Was a Rare Bird

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Fred Mitchell and Peter Nickeas at the Chicago Tribune report on the passing of former Bears linebacker Doug Buffone: “‘It seemed to me he was lucky that he never had any serious injuries while he played with me,’ Dick Butkus said. ‘He had like bird legs but a … Continue reading →

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Bears Might Not Want to Find Themselves to Be Too Much On a Rolle Next Season

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reviews the Bears situation at safety: “Both general manager Ryan Pace and coach John Fox were ecstatic to land 10-year veteran Antrel Rolle during free agency, adding talent and stability to the defense’s back … Continue reading →

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Bears May Look to Miami as a NFL Draft Trading Partner and Other Points of View.

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Will Brinson at CBS Sports rates wide receiver David Terrell as the worst Bears first round draft pick in the last 25 years. I don’t see how he beat out Michael Haynes and Cade McNown but it must have … Continue reading →

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Better Than Diet Pills?

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Tom Shannon

I’m not much on the history of the league. What’s happening in the moment interests me more. But I found this article from Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune about the 1983 draft to be really interesting. Here he quotes … Continue reading →

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A Shift in Culture: The Bears Team Will Be a Reflection of Its Leaders

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears offensive guard Kyle Long talks about the culture change inside Halas Hall as offseason workouts begin. Via Chris Boden at csnchicago.com: “The guys we’re playing for now are just older versions of us. They understand what we’re going through … Continue reading →

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Shelton the Best Available Based Upon Video. And That Makes Him the Best Available, Period.

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Kevin Fishbain at chicagofootball.com evaluates Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton: “Early on in the draft process, once we knew the Bears would be running a 3-4 defense, Shelton was the sexy choice for Chicago in mock drafts. Several draft analysts … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Drafting a Vic Beasley

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Todd McShay at ESPN evaluates pass rushing prospect Vic Beasley: “I’m not as high on Beasley as some others are, because I didn’t see any power element to his game on tape. I also have a hard time putting a … Continue reading →

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When Is Due Diligence Called For and When Isn’t It?

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times profiles defensive tackle Danny Shelton: “[G]iven that the team will morph into 4-3 defense on nickel and dime situations, the Bears could be cautious drafting someone who could be limited to two downs.” “The … Continue reading →

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Draft Day Trade of Cutler? In Some Ways It Makes Sense.

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Josh Alper at profootballtalk.com continues to speculate on the possibility that Jay Cutler will be traded. This is, of course, possible and if it is going to happen, it will most likely be close to or during the draft. But … Continue reading →

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