So, there wasn’t a Bears-Raiders game thread here last night. Our bad. But, our dropping the ball was nothing compared to Desmond Clark’s four botched snaps last night — two field goals, one extra point and one punt — as he subbed for the injured Patrick Mannelly. Here, Clark speaks about repeatedly flubbing the ball-through-legs toss.
With Caleb Hanie injuring his shoulder against the San Diego Chargers, the Chicago Bears are scrambling to find an insurance policy at quarterback. (more…)
This is the back of Nick Roach’s head. He’s wearing a mohawk. If you click here, you’ll also notice Pisa Tinoisamoa and Lance Briggs have one, too. Brian Urlacher kind of has one. Hunter Hillenmeyer opted, instead, for the faux-hawk, or the hair cut I sported obliviously from 2004 until yesterday. (more…)
SI’s Peter King released his early preseason rankings this morning, and I promise everything is going to be alright. While I, generally, have nothing against King, his rankings are always a bit kooky (like your favorite Uncle!). (more…)
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…)
The world is coming to an end. No, not really, but the decision to once again cut Brandon Rideau goes to show what we already knew: the Bears don’t know anything about wide receivers. (more…)
The last post of the week: something to ponder as you await the certain couch slouch and booze binge of this weekend.
Already in the unenviable position of being an undrafted rookie playing an overcrowded position, you would think linebacker Kevin Malast would want to do whatever he could to get a leg up on the competition. Like, you know: see. (more…)
Don Delco of Browns blog, No Logo Needed, provides us with some pregame mini-analysis before tonight’s game (7 p.m. CST/FOX). Conversely, our effort can be read over there.
Three preseason games in and the Cleveland Browns are still holding their quarterback competition. Yeah, that doesn’t bode well for the upcoming regular season. And with Sports Illustrated predicting the Browns to finish 2-14, the outlook is grim.
Still, it’s football. It’s the Cleveland Browns. It’s exciting (Ed. note: Be kind, people). (more…)
September 5 is the deadline for all NFL teams to reach their final 53-man roster and some guys are more aware of this than others. Take receiver Devin Aromashodu for instance. He’s not relying on his combination of height, speed and excellent hands to impress coaches. No, he’s sending flowers to the entire coaching staff just to “keep [him] in mind.” You have to think somewhere Brandon Rideau has his fancy-cheese-platter game face on.
Me: Denver Broncos fans do not appreciate Jay Cutler. You: How unappreciative are they? Me: They’re so unappreciative, their insistence on vehemently booing and stomping their feet every time Cutler took a snap in the first half caused the stadium, and thus the television cameras, to literally shake. Hey! What did he ever do to you, man? (more…)
The last post of the week: something to ponder as you await the certain couch slouch and booze binge of this weekend.
You can bet “Barrel Man” won’t be the only one watching this Sunday Night when the Bears play the Broncos in the third preseason game of the year. And, now with news that Brandon Marshall has been suspended for his recent practice tomfoolery, is there really any reason not to watch?
Just in case: Kyle Orton called Jay Cutler a “nancy wancy” and Bob Babich has a major crush on Jeb Putzier. Then, there is always Todd Sauerbraun … except sadly, all that is true.
We’re out for the weekend. Feel free to use this post as your own anarchic live blog for the game, I might check in on it. Remember to send your tips to blogdownchicagobears@gmail.com. Have a great weekend, homers.
Second game: much better result. Matt Forte looked every bit of the “fantasy stud” he’s been anointed, carrying nine times for 58 yards and one seemingly effortless touchdown. One of the other team’s running backs did quite well, too … running through Brian Urlacher more than just once; which, understandably, is codeword for twice. (more…)
