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2014 Chicago Bears: seven things that actually went right

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Chicago Bears, way to be disappointing. The 2014 season wasn’t supposed to go like this. Chicago’s record is 5-8, and because of tiebreakers and other fancy stuff, the Bears are mathematically eliminated from postseason contention. The players will “play for pride their jobs the final three games. That is all well and good for them, but it's also clear that losing out and … [Read more...] about 2014 Chicago Bears: seven things that actually went right

Chicago Bears players as Thanksgiving Dinner items

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The Chicago Bears head to Detroit for a late Thanksgiving morning tilt against the Lions. For the sake of all involved (fans, players, coaching staff), the game should end before most eat their turkey, stuffing and other traditional Turkey Day dishes. No need to ruin the appetites of those choosing to watch the fools’ gold that is the Chicago Bears. In an attempt to have a … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears players as Thanksgiving Dinner items

Vikings Kyle Rudolph could mean more Bears woes defending the TE

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Add Kyle Rudolph to the list of tight ends that could burn the Chicago Bears this season. The Notre Dame product participated in full during the Minnesota Vikings’ practice on Thursday. He is returning from sports hernia surgery and would improve an inconsistent Minnesota passing offense. For Chicago Bears fans, the last thing they want to see is a promising rookie … [Read more...] about Vikings Kyle Rudolph could mean more Bears woes defending the TE

Trevor van Riemsdyk: very pleasant surprise for Blackhawks

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Trevor van Riemsdyk surprised many by making the Chicago Blackhawks roster out of training camp. His addition led to the subtraction of Nick Leddy. Leddy was going to eventually command more money and it has been well-documented that the Hawks are against the salary cap. The move was widely panned, but what fans and critics of the trade can agree upon is that van Riemsdyk … [Read more...] about Trevor van Riemsdyk: very pleasant surprise for Blackhawks

Oscar Taveras, death, and being a twenty-something

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Oscar Taveras died too young, and I hate it. That is how I feel at the moment. Is it fair to subjectively think that? I don’t know. There is a lot that I don’t know regarding life, death and grieving. What I do know is that everyone does it differently. I did not know Oscar Taveras beyond what I have read about and have seen of him on television. That is how majority have in … [Read more...] about Oscar Taveras, death, and being a twenty-something

Former Blackhawks D Brent Sopel keeps dream alive in Chicago

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Brent Sopel is playing hockey again in Chicago. It isn’t with the obvious team, either. The Calgary, Alberta native officially signed with the Chicago Wolves on October 10, and has played in each of the team’s first four games. After a three year stint in the Kontinental Hockey League, Sopel decided it was time to return to North America. The 37-year old Sopel is now in his … [Read more...] about Former Blackhawks D Brent Sopel keeps dream alive in Chicago

The Chicago Bears 2014 season feels like root canal

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The Chicago Bears have been a mix of bad, interesting and downright painful to watch this season. Those feelings peak on Sunday, last through the following days and bleed into the next week’s matchup. There is no break from the pain and suffering; and no positive outlook. That is exactly how I feel watching the Chicago Bears. It is also how I feel dealing with my lower … [Read more...] about The Chicago Bears 2014 season feels like root canal

Chicago Bears All-22: Rookie DT’s

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The Chicago Bears drafted rookie defensive tackles Ego Ferguson and Will Sutton to help add youth to an aging defensive line. Ferguson is more of a running game clogger and Sutton a pass rush specialist. Against the New York Jets this past Monday, Sutton earned extended snaps with the injury to Jeremiah Ratliff and showed a lot of promise. In limited snaps, Ferguson showed his … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears All-22: Rookie DT’s

Brandon Marshall: Professional Victim

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Brandon Marshall has done so much to rehab his image and rehab as a human being. Today erased all of that. Marshall decided to speak on the current state of the NFL and talk about a few issues concerning him. A recent piece on ESPN’s “E:60” and Gloria Allred’s Wednesday press conference empowered the Chicago Bears wide receiver to speak Thursday afternoon. That decision … [Read more...] about Brandon Marshall: Professional Victim