Category Archives: Minnesota Vikings

Should Gabe Carimi Start Monday? And Other Points of View

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes Lovie Smith on the possibility that Gabe Carimi might start at right tackle Monday: ‘‘’We don’t have to make any of those decisions yet,’ coach Lovie Smith said. ‘We’ll let him tell us … Continue reading →

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Jay Cutler (Finally) Gets Comfortable and Other Points of View

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune writes this fluff piece on quarterback Jay Cutler.  This comment from defensive back D.J. Moore about Cutler’s improved off field attitude was interesting: “It makes people like you more,” he said. “When people … Continue reading →

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Release of Chris Harris As a Personal Matter and Other Points of View

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune comments upon the Bears safety situation: “Letting [Chris] Harris go, Lovie Smith and the coaching staff put a lot of faith in a pair of unproven players. [Major] Wright, a third-round draft pick in 2010, has started four career … Continue reading →

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Game Comments: Vikings at Bears

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears played 8 in the box (at least) on first down.  It looked like a good move.  Stop Adrian Peterson and make the rest of the team beat you. Nice job Stephen Paea on the McNabb safety.  He … Continue reading →

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Settle Down, Bear Fans. And Other Points of View

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Not much interesting in the Sun-Times today.  Or so I thought.  Walter Payton?  Ancient history.  Cam Newton?  Enough already.  Hellooooo strippers. Glad to see that Marion Barber will be back tomorrow.  He should look like a freight train to … Continue reading →

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Lance Briggs Continues to Act As If He Has a Choice And Other Points of View

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Vaughn McClure at the Chicago Tribune quotes Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, who wants his contract renegotiated: “On the business side, if the organization and management says that they’re not willing to talk about my deal or willing to deal … Continue reading →

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Bear’s Olsen Was on the Trading Block for Eleven Minutes and Other Points of View

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes and Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times report that the Bears have interest in Brad Smith in free agency. Bob LeGere at the Daily Herald explains why Oregon State center Alex Linnenkohl and Ohio State wide receiver … Continue reading →

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Kristin Cavallari Is Moving On and Other Points of View

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reports that Chris Harris will be moving to strong safety.  This is a good move by the Bears.  Harris is much more suited to this role with Major Wright likely now taking over … Continue reading →

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Carimi: Guard, Tackle, Left or Right? And Other Points of View.

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Jeff Dickerson at ESPNChicago.com reports that “Jay Cutler led workout with offensive players”.  I think he means “Greg Olsen got the players together for a workout and Cutler was there throwing passes.” Why do I say that?  Well this … Continue reading →

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Analysts Continue to Pound on Draft Quarterback Debate

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Tom Shannon

ESPN AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert debate: Who will have the bigger impact, Jake Locker or Christian Ponder. This factor in Locker’s favor caught my eye: “Competition: Nobody gets an easy road, but if … Continue reading →

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