Category Archives: Seattle Seahawks

No Guts, No Glory and Other Points of View

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune on wide receiver Alshon Jeffery: “Alshon Jeffery hurt the Bears as much as he helped them. A savvy route runner would not have been on the ground on that first-quarter play in which … Continue reading →

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A Final Word on the Tragedy in Kansas City and Other Points of View

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune believes that Lovie Smith made the right call by going for it on fourth and inches in the first quarter Sunday because an NFL team should be able to gain half a yard … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Seahawks at Bears 12/2/12

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears defensive line was getting handled up front on the run plays. Some of it was lack of discipline as players got out of their gaps but much of it was simply failure to get off of blocks. … Continue reading →

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It’s Only Human And Other Points of View

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune and I see things the same on J’Marcus Webb: “He actually has been OK at times but lapses into poor technique leads supporters to lose their patience. Based on how he played earlier … Continue reading →

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Of Jay Cutler and Cam Newton. And Other Points of View.

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears This article from ESPN.com‘s Pat Yasinskas is really about Carolina quarterback Cam Newton. But the whole time I read it, I couldn’t stop thinking about Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. Its hard not to contrast Cutler’s reaction to his incident … Continue reading →

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Some Perspective on “The Replacements” and Other Points of View

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Cole Schultz at Pro Football Focus points out something I’ve also noticed: “The offensive line may be the common scapegoat in Chicago, but the interior only gave up one quarterback disruption (108 pass blocking snaps), compared with the three … Continue reading →

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The Qualities of Leadership and Other Points of View

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Despite the absence of running back Matt Forte I think you should expect the Bears to get off the bus running this week. The Rams apparently would agree. Jim Thomas at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch quotes linebacker James Laurinaitis: … Continue reading →

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The Bears Are in a Good Position Heading into the Packer Game and Other Points of View

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times points out that Aaron Rogers hasn’t been as successful against the Bears defense as other NFC North teams: “Rodgers’ rating against the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings is over 115. Against the Bears, … Continue reading →

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Taking the Crap Out and Other Points of View

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Joe Cowley at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes wide receiver Brandon Marshall as he describes how Jay Cutler has improved as a quarterback since the days they were together with the Broncos: ‘‘Now, Jay knows how to manipulate defenses with … Continue reading →

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Tim Tebow’s Favorite Target and Other Points of View

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Shea McClellin is getting first team reps with the nickel defense. The nickel defense is on the field almost half the time. Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune goes on to … Continue reading →

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