It was revealed today that the Chicago Bears are one of three finalists, along with the Steelers and Giants, to be the team featured on HBO Hard Knocks The Chicago Bears have done a lot to improve the team heading towards the 2014-15 season. The additions of Lamarr Houston, Willie Young, and most recently Jared Allen will help an abysmal defense. The signing of Allen will … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears one of three finalists for HBO Hard Knocks
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Chicago Bears Predictions: Week Two
‘Joestradmaus’ still has the magic touch. The Bengals put up three more points than I predicted, but cut a guy a break; at the end of the day, the Bears still won. Charles Tillman and the gang managed to corral the one-man wrecking crew known as A.J. Green before things got too far out of hand, and the offense showed some promising signs as they dug out of a late … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Predictions: Week Two
Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck showing promise entering third game against Jacksonville Jaguars
Andrew Luck was billed as the most NFL-ready quarterback prospect since Peyton Manning -- some even said John Elway. It seems fitting, then, that the 23-year-old rookie was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts, the franchise that drafted both Manning and Elway (the latter forced a trade from the franchise when it was in Baltimore) with the top pick. While the … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck showing promise entering third game against Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts look for first win in home opener against Minnesota Vikings
The Indianapolis Colts weren't so fortunate in the scheduling department for Week 1 of the 2012 NFL season, drawing a matchup against a strong Chicago Bears team at Soldier Field and losing 41-21. The Colts (0-1) might fare better there this week. Indianapolis, on the heels of a rough opening to the Andrew Luck era -- the No. 1 pick in April's draft turned the ball over … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts look for first win in home opener against Minnesota Vikings
2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
Football fans, you’re Christmas is right around the corner. Preseason games have already started and the regular season is right around the corner. Nearly as important, the fantasy football season is finally here! In the coming weeks, we will prepare you ready for the upcoming fantasy season by breaking every position. First up, we'll rank the top the top defense & special … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
Bright Spots for the Minnesota Vikings
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
Vikings Jared Allen Up for Baddest Dude in the NFL Award
Congrats to the Minnesota Vikings Jared Allen. He is one of 8 finalists in ESPN SportsNation’s first ever “Baddest Dude In the NFL Award,” an online vote that will allow fans to pick their favorite defensive player in the league. You can vote after the jump … [Read more...] about Vikings Jared Allen Up for Baddest Dude in the NFL Award
Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company
Jared Allen should be keeping Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice awake at night. The 6'6" 270 pound end Allen already has 4 sacks and 26 tackles, and is a sizeable mismatch for Frank Omiyale to guard on Sunday when the Bears play at home. At times Omiyale has looked more "LOST" trying to figure out what end or blitzing linebacker to pick up for a block than the entire … [Read more...] about Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company