The last post of the week: Really, no longer just something to ponder as you await the certain couch slouch and booze binge of the weekend, but, instead, bar conversation, only not in a bar. Let these discussions hold you over until we resurface on Monday.

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It has been coming for quite some time now, but, today, the Bears finally made it official; announcing that they had hired Tim Ruskell to be their new director of player personnel. If you’re a regular here, you already know what we think.

Here is the deal: We don’t have time, nor always the will, to make a post out of every semi-significant Bears-related tidbit that hits the InterWeb. But, to satisfy you readers and make sure that we keep on top of everything, we’re bringing you short and precise annotated Bears highlights every Monday and Thursday. This is our link-dumpish effort. (more…)

When Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland hilariously asked then-draft prospect Dez Bryant if his mother was a prostitute, I think most of us were impressed with the restraint Bryant showed in not hilariously punching Ireland in his face. Mike Ditka, on the other hand, isn’t “pulling punches” — see what we did there?  — about the stupidity of the Chicago Bears ex-ball boy. Yes, Jeff Ireland used to be a Bears ball boy. (more…)

Chester Taylor, one of the Bears’ three major free agent additions this offseason, went to Wrigley Field last night to sing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame.” Of course, the Cubs having celebrities and local athletes sing before the bottom of the seventh inning is an act almost as famous as the tune itself. Taylor did his best to make it even more famous. (more…)

Kevin Payne to the Rams for an undisclosed draft pick. So, sorry to all you kiddies who were really psyched to see what a Major-Payne tandem might look like. The question now undoubtedly becomes: What team will get O.J. Atogwe?

This is Shawn Andrews. For whatever reason, it appears he’s trying to suplex an sumo wrestler obese man. But, I just thought you should know, the Bears have contacted representatives for the former Eagle/current headcase and even had actual discussions with former Saints guard Jamar Nesbit, too. (more…)

Schadenfreude, formerly Why Your Team Sucks, is a bi-weekly (hopefully) posting about the unfortunate moments and embarrassments of all NFL teams NOT named the Chicago Bears. As we already trudged through the waste of the NFC we are doing the AFC. Your comments, venom and hate-mail are encouraged and appreciated. (more…)

Ever wanted to hear Tommie Harris belt out Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On”? Well, here it is anyway. But first, I must warn you: It’s loud. So, turn your speakers down a bit and let the Chicago Bears defensive tackle seduce you. Just remember…it’s the guy’s birthday. Where I come from, that means he has every right to make an ass of himself. (more…)

High tension, near-fights, negativity, and “everybody looking out for themselves.” No, this isn’t the mean streets of your local decrepit neighborhood. It’s what Chicago Bears management calls “the workplace.” (more…)

If Michael Bay was, at all, interested in the NFL, we imagine that this behind-the-scenes video of the Chicago Bears war room would be something similar to his creation. Except, with smaller explosions. (more…)