Category Archives: Oakland Raiders

Lots of Bear Potential in Prospects at North Carolina Pro Day and Other Points of View

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Larry Mayer at Chicagobears.com answers your questions.  He points out that  the Bears and Jets alternate the 29th and 30th picks in each round. Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times has been doing some research: “After compiling data for … Continue reading →

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Offseason Brings Plenty of Off Field Player Troubles, Even More to Follow and Other Point of View

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan McGrath, writing for The New York Times, says that Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is fortunate that Chicago fans tend to be so forgiving. Pro Football Weekly points out that former Bear tight end John Gilmore is about to … Continue reading →

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Time to Retire the Nickname “Matty Ice” and Other Points of View

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears And the hype continues via Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times compares this game to other big games in Chicago: “The only way the Bears (12-5) against the Packers (12-6) for the NFC championship and a berth in the … Continue reading →

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Finally Someone Breaks Down the Patriots-Jets Matchup ON THE FIELD and Other Points of View

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun Times quotes Brian Urlacher on the value of experience as their first playoff game approaches: “We don’t ever get too rattled.  Plus, our coaching staff has been around for a while. There are … Continue reading →

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Why the Bears Missed Briggs Against Seattle and Other Points of View

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears The Chicago Tribune‘s Brad Biggs gives insight into some offensive line technique via coach Mike Tice: “Really, just looking at the footwork of Chris [Williams], there were a couple of times (against the Seahawks) where he spread his feet … Continue reading →

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