Category Archives: Green Bay Packers

Time to Acknowledge the One Basic Fact about the Packers

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times explains why the Packers winning the Super Bowl is really bad news for the Bears: “Why are the Packers able to plug in rookie Bryan Bulaga — the 24th pick of the 2010 draft … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Big Game Causes Stripper Shortage and Other Points of View

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune reviews his four most pressing needs for the Bears.  He emphasizes the largely under appreciated need for a good hard look at back up quarterback. Bryan Dietzler at the Bleacher Report runs thorough … Continue reading →

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Aaron Rogers Creates an Unnecessary Distraction, Needs to Watch Comments

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

One of the things about the Bears that you have to like is that they stick together as a unit.  For instance, you know there are guys on that team who don’t 100% approve of Jay Cutler and the way … Continue reading →

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Key Obama Aid Betrays Country and Other Points of View

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times answers your questions.  This dead on response came to a fan who wanted offensive coordinator Mike Martz to be fired.   Here’s part of it: “The other key is continuity. I can’t stress … Continue reading →

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