Finally. After such an incredibly turbulent offseason, perhaps the most turbulent one since infamously moving to Indianapolis in 1984, the Indianapolis Colts finally have a real football game to play today, the first one coached by Chuck Pagano and quarterbacked by Andrew Luck. A new era. A fresh start. We certainly won't learn everything about this majorly overhauled … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts open Andrew Luck era against Chicago Bears
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Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster
8 pm CT has come and gone on August 31st. The Chicago Bears roster received some serious cosmetic surgery in the hours approaching the NFL mandated roster deadline. After signing one veteran, former Bear DT Amobi Okoye, the Bears carved away from 76 players down to 53. The final roster is set… for now. The Bears can still sign and release players, but they must also make … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster
Chicago Bears week 2 success; overshadowed by injuries
Following Saturday’s performance by the starting unit, Bears fans everywhere should be exhaling a huge sigh of relief this week. Cutler-to-Marshall was finally on display, the line actually protected Jay (gasp!), and Israel Idonije led the first team defense in their solid effort to contain RG3. Instead, fans and the Bears front office are forced to keep an eye on an … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears week 2 success; overshadowed by injuries
2012 Fantasy Football Preview: WR
As the NFL season gets closer every day, so does your fantasy draft. Stephen Kelley's fantasy football previews continue with a look at the surprisingly deep wide receiver position. … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: WR
Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Wide Receivers
Position battles are always a focal point of training camp. This summer in Bourbonnais will be no different for the Chicago Bears. Over the next few weeks, I’ll dissect the ongoing battles at each position and analyze the talent on the depth chart. First up will be the wide receiving corps, which has become an incredibly deep and athletic group under new GM Phil Emery. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Wide Receivers
Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
The fantasy football season is on the final stretch and every move takes on do-or-die importance. If you need a win now, start the higher rated player in my rankings and bring home that championship. … [Read more...] about Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
One week of the fantasy playoffs is in the books, and as expected, there were some big days across the board. The good news is there are just as many points out there for fantasy owners in week 15. Follow my rankings and I’ll see you in the next round. … [Read more...] about Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
The fantasy football playoffs are here and every move becomes more important. Not to worry, there are plenty of good options both on the waiver wire and possibly your bench. Follow my rankings and advance to the next round. … [Read more...] about Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
It’s what you’ve worked for all season, but chances are your team enters the fantasy football playoffs looking a lot different than the one you started with. Change isn’t necessarily a bad thing, even at this point in the season. There are still some players out on the waiver wire that can help your team take the jump from playoffs to championship. … [Read more...] about Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Many fantasy leagues are just a week away from the start of the playoffs and the pressure is starting to build. Injuries to guys like Fred Jackson and Adrian Peterson have owners making last ditch trade attempts or scowering the waiver wire for a decent replacement. Because of Thanksgiving, this edition of my rankings will be simply that: the rankings. Pick the higher rated … [Read more...] about Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE