Category Archives: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Only Limited Similarity Between John Fox and Lovie Smith

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Tom Shannon

David Haugh at the Chicago Tribune praises former Bears head coach Lovie Smith but at the same time under-states the positives of current head coach John Fox by stating that there’s not much difference between the two: “The praise heaped … Continue reading →

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Behind Enemy Lines: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Things you should know about the Buccaneers as the Bears head out to face them this Sunday in Tampa Bay: Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has 1305 yards rushing on the year in a contract season. That’s only nine yards behind … Continue reading →

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The Reality of the Bears Situation

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reviews the problems that the Bears have to overcome in order to continue to win football games. “Jay Cutler’s turnover-free night? Well, Quentin Rollins dropped a shoulda-been interception in the first quarter. And Cutler … Continue reading →

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Revising Expectations for the Bears

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Jon Greenberg at ESPN is revising his expectations for the Bears: “In the beginning … we predicted 6-10 for the Chicago Bears and it seemed just about right.” “But then Jay Cutler returned [from injury] ahead of schedule and things … Continue reading →

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A Trade Off at Cornerback

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune comments on former Bears cornerback Tim Jennings‘ situation: “When the Bears released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tim Jennings on Aug. 30, some questioned if the club was ditching a shot at winning now in … Continue reading →

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Lovie Smith: Not in Trouble in Tampa Bay. But He Should Be.

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Rick Stroud at the Tampa Bay Times writes about whether former Bears head coach Lovie Smith is on the hot seat there: “Contrary to what a few fans may believe, Smith’s coaching seat isn’t getting warm. Not even tepid. “Why? … Continue reading →

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Ups and Downs for Those Bucs/Titans Fans

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

For those Buccaneers fans jumping off bridges after week one because your team chose Jameis Winston, I come bearing good news: The last quarterback to throw a pick six on his first NFL pass? Brett Favre. Oh. And lest you think … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments from Selected Late Sunday NFL Games

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Some quick observations on some of the games that I caught late in the day after the Bears game was over. Broncos – Ravens: There was a huge question about Peyton Manning‘s arm before their game against the Ravens this … Continue reading →

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Nowhere Is Safe Against the Packers. And Other Point of View.

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Color me surprised that the Bears put quarterback Zac Dysert on waivers. It probably means that Jimmy Clausen will be OK for the Packers game but, still, I thought Dysert might have a chance to make the practice squad. … Continue reading →

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Hub Arkush: Draft Information Worth Noting

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Hub Arkush at chicagofootball.com rips the process of putting together mock drafts. Justifiably. But then gives out some information that he thinks is reasonably reliable based upon sources were willing to go on the record on: “One team’s general manager … Continue reading →

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