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Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!

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We endured an offseason consisting of men in suits walking in and out of buildings. We endured a three-month stretch when the work “lockout” might as well have been preceded by a four-letter word. But courtrooms, politics, and league lawyers are now a thing of the past. Because ladies and gentleman, we’re finally here! The start of the NFL season is here! … [Read more...] about Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!

Chicago Bears Have Solid Tailback Depth; With or Without Chester Taylor

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The free agent signing of Chester Taylor has been pretty much a huge mistake for the Chicago Bears. Actually, his production has been so disappointing in Chicago you'd almost assume he was a Jerry Angelo draft pick. Taylor took the blame for the confusion, in the "am I cut" or "am I not cut?" soap opera this week at Halas Hall. So that's admirable of him. But … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Have Solid Tailback Depth; With or Without Chester Taylor

2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Plaxico Burress Signs With Jets, Peyton Manning, the Chicago Bears and More!

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Plaxico Burress has signed with the New York Jets, Peyton Manning signs a $90 million deal with the Colts and the Chicago Bears have a new running back. What are the latest signings in the NFL? What names are in the latest trade rumor? Why will the Jets have one of the best receiving corps in football? The Sportsbank’s hottest column this year keeps getting hotter covering … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Plaxico Burress Signs With Jets, Peyton Manning, the Chicago Bears and More!

2011 Fantasy Football Top 30 By Position (Running Backs)

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Fantasy Football drafts are looming right around the corner and there’s plenty of research to be done. Luckily for you, The Sports Bank has you covered with updated rankings for the 2011 season. This week, we take a look at arguably the most important fantasy position, the running back. Whether you’re in a super-competitive league or one of those leagues that doesn’t really … [Read more...] about 2011 Fantasy Football Top 30 By Position (Running Backs)

What Gabe Carimi Brings to the Chicago Bears

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On Thursday, the Chicago Bears addressed their greatest need when drafting Wisconsin's offensive lineman Gabe Carimi with their first pick of the 2011 NFL Draft. The Bears gave up a disgusting 56 sacks (tops in the league) and ended up with a bruised and battered Jay Cutler when it was all said and done last season. Let me tell you why and how Carimi can upgrade one of … [Read more...] about What Gabe Carimi Brings to the Chicago Bears

Lucky Number 14 For Chicago Bears Devin Hester

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Fourteen was the total number of points the Minnesota Vikings scored on Monday night and it is the number of kickoff and punt return TDs that Chicago Bears Devin Hester has accumulated during his storied career. The previous record, set by Brian Mitchell, is a major milestone because it requires both explosiveness and longevity. Hester was all over the frozen tundra of TCF … [Read more...] about Lucky Number 14 For Chicago Bears Devin Hester

Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company

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Jared Allen should be keeping Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice awake at night. The 6'6" 270 pound end Allen already has 4 sacks and 26 tackles, and is a sizeable mismatch for Frank Omiyale to guard on Sunday when the Bears play at home. At times Omiyale has looked more "LOST" trying to figure out what end or blitzing linebacker to pick up for a block than the entire … [Read more...] about Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company

The Chicago Bear Necessities: Ground and Pound Attack

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Ground and pound. It’s historically been the staple of the offensive scheme in the Chicago Bears organization since the team’s inception. Gale Sayers, Walter Payton, and Neal Anderson were all products of a system that worked ­– a power running game and a gruesome defense. But with the league becoming more trigger-happy than Rambo, the Bears finally submitted to the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Bear Necessities: Ground and Pound Attack