The polarizing Chicago Bears quarterback just made himself more polarizing. Jay Cutler has chosen a side politically; ignoring the longstanding unwritten rule for athletes "just shut up and play." Today he appeared on his weekly segment, the "Jay Cutler Show" on WMVP-AM ESPN 1000, and he was asked by co-host Tom Waddle about his voting preference: Mitt Romney or Barack … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler endorses Mitt Romney for President
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The Numbers Behind the Bears’ Domination of the Titans
In 2000, the Tennessee Titans pulled off the famous “Music City Miracle”. In 2012, the Bears stormed into Nashville and put on a performance that from this day forth should be known as the “Music City Massacre” (I’m trademarking this). If they hadn’t done so already, the Bear’s firmly placed their names amongst the NFC’s elite with their 51-20 shellacking of the … [Read more...] about The Numbers Behind the Bears’ Domination of the Titans
Comparing Then and Now: 2006 Chicago Bears Vs. 2012 Chicago Bears
With win number 5 in the books after Monday night, the Bears are enjoying an early 1.5 game lead on the rest of the NFC North through 6 games this season. Fortunately for us Bears fans, we don’t have to go too far back in our memories to find the last time the Bears started out this hot. Flashback to 2006: the Bears steamrolled through their first 6 opponents to a 6-0 record … [Read more...] about Comparing Then and Now: 2006 Chicago Bears Vs. 2012 Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 3rd Quarter
The Bears have taken full advantage of facing the weakest strength of schedule in team history over the first 5 games of the season. They’ve rode their dominating defense to a 4-1 record and now stand alone at the top of the NFC North after the Minnesota Vikings fell to the Washington Redskins this past weekend. In my first 2 installments of “Quarter Previews” (1, 2), I … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 3rd Quarter
Let Jay Cutler Be
Let’s face it Chicago, we’ve been spoiled. When it comes to likable team captains and superstars, there has been no shortage lately. … [Read more...] about Let Jay Cutler Be
Statistically Breaking Down the Chicago Bears Defense
I’m not a guy who relates every sports argument back to stats. We all know that guy, though. He can usually be found saying ignorant things such as: “Well, the stats say X so you guys don’t have a chance tonight.” It’s so gratifying to me when their statistically based predictions go wrong. That’s why the game isn’t played on paper. But I’m aware stats do … [Read more...] about Statistically Breaking Down the Chicago Bears Defense
Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck showing promise entering third game against Jacksonville Jaguars
Andrew Luck was billed as the most NFL-ready quarterback prospect since Peyton Manning -- some even said John Elway. It seems fitting, then, that the 23-year-old rookie was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts, the franchise that drafted both Manning and Elway (the latter forced a trade from the franchise when it was in Baltimore) with the top pick. While the … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck showing promise entering third game against Jacksonville Jaguars
The Chicago Bears are feeling the pressure of the national spotlight
If there is one thing everyone seeks in life, it’s respect. The Bears have had the respect of Chicagoans for years. But many fans like myself have found it baffling that year in and year out, the Bears would get no respect or media attention nationally. Maybe that has something to do with only 3 playoff trips in Lovie Smith’s tenure (9 years). … [Read more...] about The Chicago Bears are feeling the pressure of the national spotlight
Jay Cutler’s Emotional Outbursts: Misinterpreted or Misguided?
If you listen closely, you can almost hear the people jumping off of the Bear’s bandwagon that they were so eager to climb onto less than 1 week ago. … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler’s Emotional Outbursts: Misinterpreted or Misguided?
Indianapolis Colts look for first win in home opener against Minnesota Vikings
The Indianapolis Colts weren't so fortunate in the scheduling department for Week 1 of the 2012 NFL season, drawing a matchup against a strong Chicago Bears team at Soldier Field and losing 41-21. The Colts (0-1) might fare better there this week. Indianapolis, on the heels of a rough opening to the Andrew Luck era -- the No. 1 pick in April's draft turned the ball over … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts look for first win in home opener against Minnesota Vikings