Category Archives: Kansas City Chiefs

I’m Baaack – Thoughts on the Matt Nagy Hire

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Tom Shannon

So first of all, I’m back. My course at the school where I work is wrapping up and I’ve got a bit more time to write than I have had for most of this season. I will probably have to … Continue reading →

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View of Bears First Round Pick Is, As Usual, A Matter of Perspective

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Tom Shannon

  It’s interesting the effect that a different view point can have. I grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis. The neighborhood in St. Charles, Mo. was predominantly white and relatively prosperous. When I left to go to college to … Continue reading →

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As The League and Free Agency Moves On, the Bears Have Yet to Address Their Most Underrated Need

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Tom Shannon

NFL Network reporter Tiffany Blackmon says that former Kansas City defensive tackle Dontari Poe will be visiting  with the Jaguars along with former Raider Latavius Murray: DT Dontari Poe is expected to visit the @Jaguars Monday, in addition to RB Latavius Murray. … Continue reading →

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Path to Bears Improvement Lies in Playing Faster on Defense

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Tom Shannon

As disastrous as the third preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs was for the Bears, it is important to note that it wasn’t all bad.  In particular, I have done my best to point out that the defense wasn’t … Continue reading →

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The “Jay Face” Makes a Frequent Early Appearance. And Other Points of View.

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Let’s start off with something that I can be positive about.  If you call this positive:  I don’t think the defense was as bad as everyone thinks. Kansas City’s offense is of the death by 1000 cuts type where they … Continue reading →

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Talking the Doubters Off the Ledge. And Other Points of View.

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

The Bears have completed their second preseason game and are moving o to their third, and most important (if any of them are important_ contest.  Here are ten thoughts on the team as they enter the most crucial stage of … Continue reading →

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Bears Concerns About Hard Knocks Genuine, Make Sense

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com passes on the news (as reported locally) that the Bears have no interest in being on HBO‘s Hard Knocks. Which really isn’t news since it’s no different from the stand that they’ve consistently taken over the … Continue reading →

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Looking at Some Interesting Pending Free Agents with the Chiefs

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dave Skretta at the Topeka Capital-Journal reviews the Kansas City Chiefs players that are set to see free agency. There are some interesting names here. Sean Smith is a 28 year old physical cornerback that would look good in a … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Bears at Chiefs 10/11/15

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense As had been their habit, the Bears came out in a double tight end set. They continued to run the ball on first down but limited success forced the to pass predominantly on the other downs. The Bears relied … Continue reading →

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Chiefs Tight Ends Are Dangerous but the Key to the Game is Still the Offensive Line

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune previews the Bears game against the Chiefs: “Tight end Travis Kelce has 21 catches for 293 yards and two TDs in the first four games. He also leads NFL tight ends in yards after … Continue reading →

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