There is plenty of bad news surrounding the NFL in the Twin Cities this fall. I will not pile on in this blog because it is plentiful from other sources. Instead, I will point out some of the strong points at this midway juncture of the season. It has taken some in-depth research and numerous hours of memory jogging exercises to delve into the positive aspects of the Vikings … [Read more...] about Bright Spots for the Minnesota Vikings
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Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
By just glancing at the list of bye teams below, you can already begin to feel the pain of a number of fantasy owners. Elite quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends are all sitting this week out, and a once lush waiver wire is now as lean as Kyle Orton’s chances of starting again in Denver. But this week is not as bleak as it appears on first glance. Here are … [Read more...] about Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
The NFL trade deadline is usually the most boring of all the major sports, but that wasn’t the case this week. Some big trades not only changed the fortunes of some NFL teams, but the fantasy football landscape. Are your ready for the changes? … [Read more...] about Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Dwyane Wade hangs out at Bears Game with Devin Hester
In Sunday night's Chicago Bears 39-10 over the Minnesota Vikings, Devin Hester was co-MVP with a 48-yard touchdown catch through a very crappy Vikings secondary. He also added to his own NFL record for kick return touchdowns tonight. But this one was a career-best 98-yard kickoff return. Exciting to say the least, but too bad he left the game with a chest injury. His friend … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade hangs out at Bears Game with Devin Hester
Chicago Bears Fans, Chill out, Vikings Blowout is Not Season Saving
The Chicago Bears have solidified their stranglehold on third place in the NFC North division. They won a big, Sunday night prime time game versus their division rival Minnesota Vikings, in a very dominating fashion. That's the good news. The bad news- it came at the expense of the Vikings, a front-runner in the "Suck for Luck" derby. (Even though they just drafted a QB … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Fans, Chill out, Vikings Blowout is Not Season Saving
Five Lessons We Learned From the Saints’ Beatdown of the Bears
After a rousing Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears headed down to the Superdome in New Orleans to battle the Saints in another NFC South matchup. All of the confidence they brought with them south of the Mason-Dixon line didn't mean diddly squat, however, as the Saints picked apart the Bears' weakened secondary and sacked Jay Cutler six … [Read more...] about Five Lessons We Learned From the Saints’ Beatdown of the Bears
Chicago Bears WR Corps: Former Buckeyes Dane Sanzenbacher In?
When it comes to Chicago Bears wide receivers news this week, it's all about former Dallas Cowboys wideout and alleged #1 receiver Roy Williams. He's done absolutely nothing since he got here, and is clearly out of shape. He could lose his starting gig. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Bears’ receivers coach Darryl Drake sent a strong message to Williams on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears WR Corps: Former Buckeyes Dane Sanzenbacher In?
2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors News: Umenyiora, Edwards, Floyd, Packers and more.
With many big names off the NFL free agent block, teams are still putting pieces in place. The New York Giants tell Osi Umenyiora he’s off the trading block. Will Barack Obama become a Green Bay Packers Fan? What is next for former Chicago Bears C Olin Kreutz and Braylon Edwards? What NFL Free Agent signings remain? Trade Rumors? NFL News? The sportsbank’s … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors News: Umenyiora, Edwards, Floyd, Packers and more.
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC North
With the NFL season finally getting underway, we can finally turn our attention from the courtrooms and onto the field, where it belongs. In the coming weeks, we will rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers for each division. Today, the NFC North gets some time under the microscope. Fantasy Studs Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers, GB (2010: 3922 yards, 28 TD, 11 INT, 356 rushing … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC North
Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)
Believe it or not; the NFL's oldest rivalry has seen the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears make the playoffs in the same year only four times. In those four years, the Packers and Bears have met in the playoffs two times. The last meeting coming in 1941, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Bears won 33-14 behind offensive stars George McAfee, Norm Standlee and Hugh … [Read more...] about Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)