In a letter brought to our attention by Salt Lake Tribune writer Nate Carlisle, Jim McMahon, Sr. spills his heart juices and thus gives reasonable argument to why his son Jim McMahon deserves to be in the BYU Hall of Fame.

At one point in the letter — coincidentally sent to, and published by, the Salt Lake Tribune – McMahon, Sr. calls the whole ordeal a “miscarriage of justice” and subsequentially shames the Mormon church.

Awww, Senior. Regardless whatever happens with this, you’re still the World’s Greatest Solicitator Over 70 of Entry Into An Exclusive Club or Prestige.

No doubt it’s been a rough year so far for Bears defensive coordinator Bob Babich. The Bears defense has gone from elite to above average since he took over for now Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. Sure, factors not under his control, like key injuries to the secondary, must account for some reason to why the defense is vaunted no more. But don’t tell me the discrepancy in performance from 2006 to now isn’t mainly due to Babich being totally ill-prepared. Because it is. (more…)

Every week we’ll be posting the Bears’ ESPN Power Ranking, along with a picture of a crowd reaction (or would-be reaction) to said ranking:

The Bears are ranked 12 in this week’s ESPN Power Rankings. Last week: 13.

First-round pick T Chris Williams feels he is ready to play, just 12 weeks removed from surgery to repair a herniated disc. The only problem is John St. Clair is already the team’s left tackle and with him on the line, pass protection has been superb.

If you remember correctly, back in April, Williams was touted to be the team’s franchise left tackle who could start right away. I don’t think GM Jerry Angelo and the boys envisioned right away might have meant at least eight games into the season.

That’s not to say Williams will start, or even be considered to, Sunday versus Detroit. Still, if the Bears brass are taking votes as to when he should play, I’d cast mine for 2009. (more…)

Lost in yesterday’s Chicago Tribune article describing how new acquisition Terrence Holt is well-traveled, is a blurb mentioning how the Bears were considering Ty Law as an option for their injured secondary.

Law, most famous for his ability to intercept passes at critical times, already has 13 seasons under his belt — 10 1/2 of which were good. Now he wants to return for his 14th year.

The Bears are reeling from injuries to their secondary, including to starters Peanut Tillman and Nathan Vasher, and back-ups nickelback Danieal Manning, cornerback Zack Bowman, and safety Brandon McGowan. (more…)

You know, they don’t call Nate Vasher the interceptor for nothing. Those genital warts were meant for A-Rod.

 From Chicago Tribune - Sept. 21

Every week we’ll be posting the Bears’ ESPN Power Ranking, along with a picture of a crowd reaction (or would-be reaction) to said ranking:

The Bears are ranked 13 in this week’s ESPN Power Rankings. Last week: 20.

Like the night Vikings punter Chris Kluwe inevitably had after miffing a punt, then a would-be illegal kick on Sunday; these breakdowns are too long. Forget that I am disgustingly lazy. Expect shorter versions in the future. Like. Now.

Moving the ball through the air, putting up nearly 50 points, and displaying prowess at the quarterback position are bonifide signs that it isn’t 1993. Yep. These certainly aren’t your dad’s big brother’s Chicago Bears.

Kyle Orton looked sharp once again, treating the ball like he does his sperm: evenly distributing it to everyone within a thirty foot radius.

Receiver Marty Booker and tight ends Greg Olsen and Desmond Clark were the targets of 12 Orton squirts passes, combining for 212 yards between the three of them. (more…)

Bernard Berrian has 42 million reasons to be THIS happy about being a Viking. And the Bears have 25 million reasons to be excited about the prospect of shutting him down tomorrow. If only they had the cornerbacks to do so.

In case you missed it, Berrian received a six-year, $42 million deal to sign with the Vikes in the offseason and subsequently turned down a five-year $25 million offer to remain with the Bears. Oh and also, the Bears secondary is really banged up. (more…)

See what I’ve done here? Using the title as a channel, I’ve insinuated officials have feathers. As do Falcons. Wait. A. Minute.

No, no, no. I refuse to suggest officials in Sunday’s game at Atlanta were working in conjuction with the Falcons. I only scribed the above introduction because A) I am still extremely bitter and B) I noticed how the title might be indicative of an unintended point and if said point was intended – well, then I would be deemed as having wit.

If neither of this make sense to you or you frankly do not give a shit, continue after the jump to read the story you very damned well thought you would be done reading by now. (more…)