Category Archives: Green Bay Packers

Top 10 Things You Can Do with 1000 pounds of Marijuana and Other Points of View

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash on former Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd: “I’ve never met an athlete who was more happy to be alive. ‘There’s no way you can always be as happy as you look,’ I would tell him.   And … Continue reading →

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Suh’s Behavior Is a Simple Reflection of His Coach’s Personality

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Tom Shannon

I was not surprised, by what I saw on my screen yesterday from Ndamukong Suh when he repeatedly banged the head of Packers guard Evan Dietrich-Smith into the ground three times and then stomped on him. The debate has been … Continue reading →

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Settle Down, Bear Fans. And Other Points of View

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Not much interesting in the Sun-Times today.  Or so I thought.  Walter Payton?  Ancient history.  Cam Newton?  Enough already.  Hellooooo strippers. Glad to see that Marion Barber will be back tomorrow.  He should look like a freight train to … Continue reading →

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Cuts Have Arrived and Gone but Roster Shaping Not Over Yet. And Other Point of View.

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports on the cuts over the weekend.  There weren’t any real surprises but one name did stand out:  Andy Fantuz.  Fantuz came from the CFL with a little bit of hype as the … Continue reading →

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Carimi May Struggle and Other Points of View

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times writes that the Bears shouldn’t rush conditioning players in training camp.  He uses the example of defensive end Al Harris, who held out during the 1985 Super Bowl year and then tried to … Continue reading →

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Lambeau Should Be a Nice, Family Place This Year and Other Points of View

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune talks about J’Marcus Webb‘s potential move to left tackle.  I hope the coaching staff is right on this one.  Not many people outside of Chicago think Webb can do this job and I … Continue reading →

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More Preparation Time Gives Some Teams Big Lockout Advantage But Not Bears

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei had this comment in last week’s Sunday Blitz at the National Football Post that stuck in my mind: “Some people around the league are anticipating some interesting game planning and scheming early in the season, more so than … Continue reading →

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Carimi: Guard, Tackle, Left or Right? And Other Points of View.

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Jeff Dickerson at ESPNChicago.com reports that “Jay Cutler led workout with offensive players”.  I think he means “Greg Olsen got the players together for a workout and Cutler was there throwing passes.” Why do I say that?  Well this … Continue reading →

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Duerson’s Brain a Cautionary Tale for Critics of New Rules and Other Points of View

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Offensive coordinator Mike Martz tells Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune that Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie and fifth round pick Nathan Enderle will be probably the three Bear quarterbacks on the roster in 2011: “‘I am very comfortable with … Continue reading →

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The Significance of “Scheme Versatility” and Other Points of View

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears ESPN‘s Mel Kiper rates the Bears draft: “Top needs: OL, DT, CB, OLB “Summary: The top needs I saw for the Bears were on the offensive line and along the defensive interior, where they’ve had some recent attrition. [Gabe] Carimi … Continue reading →

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