Examples number 9,234,678 and 9,234,679 on why we shouldn't look to professional athletes for guidance on serious social issues- Jay Cutler and Brett Favre. The former was in the news yesterday for his losing an endorsement over his anti-mask stance, and his potential run for a school board presidency in his home state of Tennessee. The latter is a top trending term on the … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Jay Cutler, Brett Favre Platforms on COVID Issues
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New Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields Excites Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald
The Chicago Bears did exactly what they had to this NFL Draft weekend- they went out and got a real quarterback. Andy Dalton and Nick Foles simply won't cut it. Bears GM Ryan Pace and Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy know that, just as they know that this draft and this season is their final chance to get it right. The draft board fall of Justin Fields is just like the … [Read more...] about New Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields Excites Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald
2021 NFL Mock Draft 4-29-21 Final Edition
Welcome to our latest of our 2021 NFL mock draft! You can get ready for the NFL draft this weekend (Thu-Sat) with the latest NFL betting odds. They'll come in handy this NFL season too. The 2021 NFL talking season begins now, starting Thursday night, and you'll need to do your due diligence, so that you can have all the vital stats and information. Far as we know, we're … [Read more...] about 2021 NFL Mock Draft 4-29-21 Final Edition
Kyle Long Sees a Major Shift in Athletes Realizing, Utilizing their Platforms
Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long made an easy, natural transition into broadcasting as his colorful, unique personality was already often on display during his playing days. Long, an Analyst for CBS Sports, is very rare in this regard. Typically, we see and hear professional athletes being vanilla and corporate, whenever they speak to the media. Then, after … [Read more...] about Kyle Long Sees a Major Shift in Athletes Realizing, Utilizing their Platforms
Kyle Long Sees Mitch Trubisky Leaving, Not Optimistic About Bears Signing Deshaun Watson
Chicago Bears legend Kyle Long, who now works as an analyst for CBS Sports Network, did a media opportunity today for Super Bowl LV, and during the session he gave his take on what he thinks his former team will do at the quarterback position. Once again he pointed out how the Bears didn't even bother scouting Deshaun Watson at all ahead of the 2017 NFL Draft. Long didn't … [Read more...] about Kyle Long Sees Mitch Trubisky Leaving, Not Optimistic About Bears Signing Deshaun Watson
NFL Playoffs First Round: Three Main Storylines to Watch
The Philadelphia Eagles tanking it, in full view of a national audience on Sunday Night Football was the lead story in the National Football League this week. While this was a story that dominated all the sports news website homepages, it's destined to fade by the end of the weekend. Why? Well, the NFL Playoffs will be here before you know it, and with it the focus will now … [Read more...] about NFL Playoffs First Round: Three Main Storylines to Watch
Lovie Smith Illini Era Over: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
At his very first Illini Football Media Day in 2016, Lovie Smith roasted me, in a playful fashion, in front of the entire room. He asked all the media present if I have any friends, as he responded to my question about his relationship with his good friend Charles "Peanut" Tillman and his recent visit with the team. Tillman, like Lovie Smith, is a man of great integrity and … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith Illini Era Over: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Buccaneers at Bears Game Preview, Lines, Spread, Prediction
For anybody who thought Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was washed, last Sunday saw an empahtic response. At age 43, he bcame the oldest QB to ever throw five touchdown passes in a single game. The G.O.A.T. thrust himself into the 2020 MVP conversation by going 30-46 for 369 yards, in leading his Buccaneers to a thrilling come from behind victory over the L.A. … [Read more...] about Buccaneers at Bears Game Preview, Lines, Spread, Prediction
Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts Game Preview, Betting Info
The Nick Foles era has begun in Chicago. Mitch Trubisky had his chances, but he just isn't that guy, and it looks like he never will be. Last week in Atlanta, Foles came on in relief of Trubisky and he accomplished three things. He rallied the Bears from a deep deficit late, and led the visitors to victory. He also made sure the Atlanta Falcons stayed on brand, further … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts Game Preview, Betting Info
Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons Game Keys, Betting Preview, Prediction
While it's still a very unimpressive 2-0 for the Chicago Bears, it is still 2-0 and that's much better than 1-1 or 0-2. Chicago had been anything but awe-inspiring, on both sides of the ball, in 2020 but at least they're not a punchline like their opponent this Sunday. The Atlanta Falcons, forever synonymous with blowing a 28-3 lead to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons Game Keys, Betting Preview, Prediction