June — 2010 — Blog Down, Chicago Bears

Bears Debating Making A Run At Vincent Jackson (Update)

by Shea Johnson on Wednesday 30 June 2010 at 12:45 pm

Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson, seen here with a woman (pic courtesy of The Dirty; logo cut off), is potentially on the trade block. According to Adam Schefter, the Bears are one of three teams that have “debated making a run” at the 6-5 wideout. (more…)

Posted under Fun With Bears Wide Receivers,Trade Talk,Vincent Jackson,san diego chargers

Lee DeWyze Thrilled To Play With Bear, Unsure Of Which One It Is

by Shea Johnson on Wednesday 30 June 2010 at 8:00 am

We don’t have time, nor always the will, to make a post out of every semi-significant tidbit that hits the InterWeb. But, to satisfy you readers, we’re bringing you short and precise Bears highlights every Wednesday. This is our link-dumpish effort. (more…)

Posted under Fun With Bears Wide Receivers,Link Dumpish,Musicians,offseason,predictions

Cedric Benson Arrested A Month After Punching Bar Employee (Update)

by Shea Johnson on Tuesday 29 June 2010 at 1:00 pm

Cedric Benson wants a new contract in the worst possible way. And just as contract talks between him and the Bengals seemed looming, he had to go and punch a Texas bar employee in the face, which seems to be just about the worst possible way to prove your worthy. (more…)

Posted under When Athletes Attack,a cry for help?,cedric benson,contract talk

Jerry Angelo Speaks Out On NFL Strike Possibility, Gets Told Off

by Shea Johnson on Saturday 26 June 2010 at 10:15 pm

Bears GM Jerry Angelo recently expressed some concern over new NFLPA executive director De Smith’s ability to “recognize a good deal when it’s on the table.” As you may have guessed, that sentiment wasn’t met well by the union. (more…)

Posted under Mouthing Off,NFLPA,contract talk,jerry angelo

Brian Urlacher Keeps Mum In Hollywood, Patriots To Bring Back Super Bowl XX Jerseys, And Lovie Smith’s Lobby For LeBron

by Shea Johnson on Wednesday 23 June 2010 at 8:00 pm

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 Tuesday and Thursday, now, Wednesday. This is our link-dumpish effort. (more…)

Posted under Link Dumpish,Lovie Smith,Tickets,Uncategorized,brian urlacher,new england patriots

Brian Urlacher Is Less Than A 90 In Madden NFL 11, And Three Other Bears-Madden Tidbits

by Shea Johnson on Wednesday 23 June 2010 at 7:45 am

Thanks to OperationSports.com and the nifty idea of bringing a video-taping device to Madden test-screenings, we now know who the will be the top 10 players at each position in Madden NFL 11. (more…)

Posted under Julius Peppers,Your Comments Are Appreciated,brian urlacher,lance briggs,madden,robbie gould

Alex Brown Gets Booted From Bears Practice

by Shea Johnson on Tuesday 22 June 2010 at 10:30 pm

In news that would have been more interesting one year ago, Alex Brown was escorted from Halas Hall this morning by security personnel. You see, it goes against the collective bargaining agreement for players to visit facilities of teams they’re not a part of. Kick you of Chicago once, shame on them; kick you out of Chicago twice, well, you know. (more…)

Posted under OH NO HE DI'INT!!,alex brown,uncomfortable interactions with pro athletes

What’s Happened To Blog Down, Chicago Bears?

by Shea Johnson on Monday 21 June 2010 at 8:00 am

Days between updates? Missing features? A general lack of Bears información? Just what the hell is happening to this site? Questions answered after the jump. Oh, and we’re looking for new writers. (more…)

Posted under Site Announcements

Muhsin Muhammad To Bears: “Prove Me Wrong”, Richard Dent Talks Super Bowl Versus Stanley Cup, And Zack Bowman’s Playing Well

by Shea Johnson on Wednesday 16 June 2010 at 8:10 pm

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 Tuesday and Thursday, now, Wednesday. This is our link-dumpish effort. (more…)

Posted under Chicago Blackhawks,If It's Good Enough For The '85 Bears,Link Dumpish,MOOOOOOOOOOSE!!!!!,Mouthing Off,injury,zack bowman

Listening On An Airplane: Mike Ditka Does It

by Shea Johnson on Wednesday 16 June 2010 at 7:15 pm

From Deadspin — where, by the way, I’m still not qualified to comment — comes this strange video of Da Coach becoming aggravated by some stupid, non-Super-Bowl-winners’ lack of listening skills. “They say don’t get off the plane; everybody gets off the plane! Bunch of idiots!”

Posted under Nicely-Dressed Older Person,mike ditka,video

I Bet You: Matt Forte’s Carries Total

by Shea Johnson on Tuesday 15 June 2010 at 9:45 pm

We don’t really understand betting. But, we like it. And while sites like Sports Interaction provide enthusiasts and novices a place for legitimate NFL betting — you know, stuff like head-to-head matchups and playoff winners — we wanted to occasionally visit just Bears contentions and, then, become are own oddsmakers. (more…)

Posted under Oddsmakers,Sponsored Post,matt forte

Jay Cutler Sings Seventh-Inning Stretch And Blackhawks’ Praises, Matt Forte Rediscovers Burst, And Kyle Orton To Start

by Shea Johnson on Monday 14 June 2010 at 8:00 am

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…)

Posted under Don't Call It A Comeback,Jay Cutler,Sad,crime,denver broncos,injury,kyle orton's beard,matt forte
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