Sorry fans, thatguysports went on a brief hiatus. I think I blacked out for a full week.
What did I miss?
I think the Final Four was meant to end. Can somebody let me know what powerhouse from the Big-10 won? I'm sure the top conference in the land must have had a winner in some sport this year.
What's going on with the NBA? The Celtics obviously keep losing right? I mean there's no way they'd string together a .500 record to make sure they don't sniff Greg Oden in any manner, right?
The Bears traded Lance Briggs by now I'm sure. The last I heard, the Redskins were ready to mortgage their draft and trade them the 6th pick in a loaded draft. I'm sure they took that deal. No way they'd hold on to a guy who legitimately doesn't want to play for them. Especially with that sweet of a trade offer on the table.
Anything else I miss??
Showing posts with label Chicago Bears. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago Bears. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The Chicago Bears Fear the Superbowl
That can really be the only explanation I can come up with. They let Ron Rivera go, a guy who many felt was next in line for a great head coaching job. They trade Thomas Jones so they could go with more of a 1 running back system when everybody else is going towards a dual running back system (and winning with it).
They piss off Lance Briggs to the point that it wouldn't surprise anybody if he really didn't play next season.
And now they trade for Adam Archuleta. The same Archuleta who found himself on the bench after signing a lucrative free agent contract.
I know that they didn't trade much for him, but is he even any good anymore? I feel like Archuleta peaked in his 2nd year.
They say they want Archuleta to play closer to the ball, but doesn't Mike Brown do that for the Bears? Archuleta failed alongside another solid Safety in Sean Taylor this year, why would he do any better next year?
Thank God I'm not a Bears fan.
They piss off Lance Briggs to the point that it wouldn't surprise anybody if he really didn't play next season.
And now they trade for Adam Archuleta. The same Archuleta who found himself on the bench after signing a lucrative free agent contract.
I know that they didn't trade much for him, but is he even any good anymore? I feel like Archuleta peaked in his 2nd year.
They say they want Archuleta to play closer to the ball, but doesn't Mike Brown do that for the Bears? Archuleta failed alongside another solid Safety in Sean Taylor this year, why would he do any better next year?
Thank God I'm not a Bears fan.
Monday, February 05, 2007
Superbowl Reaction
Wow.
Does Rex Grossman suck or what??? That's about all I took from the Superbowl last night. The Colts were content to run the football (because Urlacher sucks, and is the most overrated player in the NFL) knowing the entire time that if they stopped the run, they'd let Grossman lose the game for the Bears. And that's exactly what happened.
I will say this: Peyton Manning did NOT deserve the MVP. That's as clear as anything after this game. Joseph Addai / Dominick Rhodes could have been co-MVP's, or even Bob Sanders was more deserving than Manning. But of course, the national media is able to wax poetic about Manning, the "first family of football" and how he only has one fewer MVP than Tom Brady.
yawn. At least it rained all game long....that's all I was rooting for.
Some observations:
- What was with all of the half-and-half jerseys that people had in the crowd yesterday. I mean I understand the geography of these two teams, but were people from Indiana that live closer to Chicago really "torn" as to who they should root for? A good friend of mine from out that way has legitimately been a fan of both teams for years....so I guess those in that area couldn't lose last night?
More examples of how the Midwest is weird.
- Here's ESPNs coverage of the Superbowl.
- CNNSI's coverage of the Superbowl.
- Peter King does it again. In today's MMQB, Peter gives us this gem.
Please stop Peter. You're awful. Jeff Saturday was the offensive player of the week for his job on Urlacher, not Peyton Manning. Come on Peter. Terrible.
Decent week coming up even though football ended last night. National signing day is Wednesday, and college hoops picks up. All is not lost!
Does Rex Grossman suck or what??? That's about all I took from the Superbowl last night. The Colts were content to run the football (because Urlacher sucks, and is the most overrated player in the NFL) knowing the entire time that if they stopped the run, they'd let Grossman lose the game for the Bears. And that's exactly what happened.
I will say this: Peyton Manning did NOT deserve the MVP. That's as clear as anything after this game. Joseph Addai / Dominick Rhodes could have been co-MVP's, or even Bob Sanders was more deserving than Manning. But of course, the national media is able to wax poetic about Manning, the "first family of football" and how he only has one fewer MVP than Tom Brady.
yawn. At least it rained all game long....that's all I was rooting for.
Some observations:
- What was with all of the half-and-half jerseys that people had in the crowd yesterday. I mean I understand the geography of these two teams, but were people from Indiana that live closer to Chicago really "torn" as to who they should root for? A good friend of mine from out that way has legitimately been a fan of both teams for years....so I guess those in that area couldn't lose last night?
More examples of how the Midwest is weird.
- Here's ESPNs coverage of the Superbowl.
- CNNSI's coverage of the Superbowl.
- Peter King does it again. In today's MMQB, Peter gives us this gem.
Offensive Player of the Week
Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis. For all the
reasons listed above, plus this one: Five scoring drives in the first three
decisive quarters, and the ability to neutralize Brian Urlacher for much of the
night (except for a brilliant deflected pass early) by disguising so much of
what he does. Nine years is a long time to wait for a championship, but I have a
feeling we won't have to wait nine more for Manning's second one.
Please stop Peter. You're awful. Jeff Saturday was the offensive player of the week for his job on Urlacher, not Peyton Manning. Come on Peter. Terrible.
Decent week coming up even though football ended last night. National signing day is Wednesday, and college hoops picks up. All is not lost!
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Superbowl Breakdown
The Line: Colts -7
Bears win and cover.
I hate this game with a passion. I hate both of these teams. I hate their fans. I hate their coaches. I hate their quarterbacks.
I hate their middle linebackers.
I hate them all.
But the reality is that the Bears aren't going to all pass out on the sidelines like the Patriots did. The Bears aren't stricken with the flue like the Patriots were, and the Colts can't turn up the heat in an outdoor stadium like they did in the dome in the AFC title game.
The Bears can move the ball, and if Grossman has a good start to the game, he'll play consistently well. And I think he does.
27-17 Bears.
Bears win and cover.
I hate this game with a passion. I hate both of these teams. I hate their fans. I hate their coaches. I hate their quarterbacks.
I hate their middle linebackers.
I hate them all.
But the reality is that the Bears aren't going to all pass out on the sidelines like the Patriots did. The Bears aren't stricken with the flue like the Patriots were, and the Colts can't turn up the heat in an outdoor stadium like they did in the dome in the AFC title game.
The Bears can move the ball, and if Grossman has a good start to the game, he'll play consistently well. And I think he does.
27-17 Bears.
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