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Come To Think Of It: Broncos’ Anemic Offense Rears Its Ugly Head
Posted: 9th November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
I'm a Bears fan, but the Denver Broncos have become my adopted team it seems, as this is the fourth article I've written about them since the start of the season. So it's no sour grapes when I say that the defense I've been purporting as the main reason for their success just couldn't overcome an offense that was weak on Monday night versus the Steelers.
Yes, that defense couldn't ...
Selecting the top QBs in football is a lot like picking your nose. A part of you is dying to do it, yet you hope that nobody sees you. For you just know that everyone isn't going to agree with you and see it your way. Still, this is the path that I've chosen and dammit, I am right! Unless I'm wrong, of course.
Either way, check this out and ...
Come To Think of It: Bears’ Offensive Line Is Going To Get Jay Cutler Killed
Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
Watching Jay Cutler get sacked four times and hit hard at least seven times last Sunday has got me thinking that they may be taking Cutler out on a stretcher one of these Sundays if that O-line doesn't start to block.
Cutler took an especially vicious helmet-to-helmet hit to the chin that resulted in his tasting his own blood the rest of the game. He's fortunate he didn't end up ...
Come To Think of It: Jay Cutler and the Bears’ Red Zone Efficiency a Red Flag
Posted: 1st November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
The inept Bears finally met an offense worse than theirs in the Cleveland Browns, who literally turned the game over to the Chicago on Sunday.
But don't let one win against the worst offense in the NFL, and one of the worst teams in football, make you think the Bears don't have serious problems on offense. The Bears may have won by a wide margin, but the final score should have ...
Come To Think Of It: Phillies Must Pitch Cliff Lee on Short Rest
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
It's one thing to say that Cliff Lee won't pitch Game Four of the World Series when the series is tied at a game apiece and your Phillies have a chance to go up 2-1.
But now that the Yankees have taken a series lead, to bypass your ace and risk falling behind 3-1 is a crime.
I haven't disagreed with much of what Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has decided over ...
Come To Think Of It, Bob’s Fearless Forecast: Bears Win Big Vs. Cleveland
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
Okay, I admit that when it comes to prognostication, picking the Bears to beat the Browns on Sunday in Soldier Field doesn't exactly rank among the most provocative. In fact, I understand that many feel it is a downright slam dunk.
Still, given the way the team failed to show up in Cincinnati last week, predicting a Bears blowout is anything but a certainty. Yet, don't worry Bears fans. This ...
Come To Think Of It…Antoine Walker: Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems
Posted: 28th October 2009 by Bob Warja in NBA
Former Boston Celtics staráAntoine Walker made millions of dollars as a professional basebketball player. Yet today, his is broke and in debt. In fact, the Boston Globe says he owes his creditors more than $4 million dollars.
We know that Walker isn't the first high profile athlete to go broke, but it's still sad to see. The man earned more than $110 million dollars in his career. How the hell do ...
Come To Think Of It: Bears Growing Weary Of Excuses From Tommie Harris
Posted: 26th October 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
I don't know about you, but I was surprised to learn that Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris was benched against Cincinnatiù"coach's decision"ùnot because he was playing well but because Lovie Smith & Co. rarely make this kind of admission about one of their "name" players.
We all remember, ad nauseam, the constant "Rex is our quarterback" refrain from Lovie. Frank Omiyale was signed to a relatively big contract this offseason ...
Come to Think of it: Cheating Steve Phillips Fired by ESPN
Posted: 26th October 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
"When you become the cheating baseball player, it becomes who you are, and nobody wants to walk around with that." - Steve Phillips
So what about if you're a cheating ex-GM who spouts incredible wisdom to ESPN audiences on a regular basis? Do you become the cheating ex-GM or the cheating ex-ESPN analyst? Inquiring minds want to know, Steve.
Ah, Steve Phillips. Now here's a guy who talksáabout the impact of cheating ...
Come To Think Of It: Rainouts May Benefit Angels in ALCS
Posted: 25th October 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
The torrential downpours in the Bronx won't likely affect the New York Yankees starting pitching plans, but it could benefit the Angels. For if the series goes to a seventh game, expect John Lackey to become available.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said veteran lefty Andy Pettitte will still be on the mound on Sunday for a game six, while some are clamoring for CC Sabathia. Pettitte owns four ...