The NFL has had a rough couple weeks; to say the least. Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, and league commissioner Roger Goodell have exposed the NFL as a broken and flawed organization that depended so much on its image that it overlooked the ugliness that was inside the whole time. There is a good chance that the aforementioned players and commish will never set foot on a football … [Read more...] about The NFL needs complete overhaul; starting at the top
How the Chicago Bears can win, lose Week 1
An interesting preseason for the Chicago Bears has ended and the wait for meaningful football is finally over. At noon on Sunday, the Bears open up their 2014-15 NFL campaign by welcoming the Buffalo Bills to Soldier Field. The Bills enter the season with as many issues and concerns as Chicago, meaning that this game may be a closer matchup than it appears. The main … [Read more...] about How the Chicago Bears can win, lose Week 1
Chicago Bears roster at 53, more moves coming?
The Chicago Bears roster is at the league-mandated limit of 53 after Saturday’s cuts, but with the rest of the NFL trimming down their numbers, the roster you see today may not be the same you see tomorrow. Notable cuts from the team include: offensive tackle Eben Britton, wide receivers Armanti Edwards and Chris Williams, center Taylor Boggs, defensive end Austin Lane, and … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears roster at 53, more moves coming?
Chicago Bears trim fat, bigger cuts coming
The Chicago Bears cut the required amount of players to get the roster down to 75. The initial cut usually involves players that had little to no chance of making the team, or were let go with the hopes of latching on elsewhere. The final day of roster reckoning is August 30. Rosters will have to be down to 53 by 4p.m. ET. There were a couple of surprise cuts, but the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears trim fat, bigger cuts coming
Chicago Bears head to Seattle with major roster questions
The Chicago Bears enter arguably the most important week of the NFL preseason with more questions than most teams would want to have answered. The Seattle Seahawks are the perfect test for a Bears team trying to gauge how likely it is for the team to be considered a real threat in a stacked NFC. Heading out on the road to one of the toughest NFL stadiums to play in, to take … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears head to Seattle with major roster questions
Chicago Blackhawks, Kevin Hayes win Kevin Hayes sweepstakes
The Chicago Blackhawks are the latest team to gain a draft pick by losing one. Over the weekend, the time period to sign 2010 1st round draft pick Kevin Hayes ended with no resolution. Therefore, Hayes is allowed to sign anywhere he wants. Good for Hayes and good for the Chicago Blackhawks. Kevin Hayes has every right to bet on himself. He is also allowed to do so based … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks, Kevin Hayes win Kevin Hayes sweepstakes
Chicago Bears S Chris Conte has done some soul searching
Less than two days after the 2014-15 NFL season with a 34-28 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Chicago Bears returned to practice. Sunday afternoon’s practice also included the return of safeties Chris Conte and Craig Steltz to the practice field. Conte lined up on the third unit, while Steltz watched the majority of practice from the sidelines. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears S Chris Conte has done some soul searching
Martellus Bennett suspension just, refreshing
Martellus Bennett has done well to submerge himself into the Chicago community and endear himself with fans. Bennett has now shown the same people that his mercurial personality has its drawbacks. The 27-year old tight end was involved in a now infamous altercation during practice Monday in which he body-slammed rookie cornerback Kyle Fuller. It appears as if Bennett took … [Read more...] about Martellus Bennett suspension just, refreshing
Stephen A. Smith: A lesson in stupid
Stephen A. Smith, your rocket to the sun is ready. I like to believe that I am a level-headed person. My family and friends probably beg to differ. More often than not, I speak my mind in harsh truths because the topic either deserves it or because someone/something said or did something inexcusable for me to bear witness to. Advocating that men are allowed to hit women … [Read more...] about Stephen A. Smith: A lesson in stupid
How do Toews, Kane extensions affect the Hawks big picture?
As expected, the Chicago Blackhawks locked up their future. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane agreed to contract extensions that will last eight years and are worth a reported $10.5 million annually. The contract extensions will go into effect at the start of the 2015-16 season. Toews and Kane were asking for as much as $12 million per season and were also reported to sign on … [Read more...] about How do Toews, Kane extensions affect the Hawks big picture?