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Come To Think of It: Chicago Bears Key To Victory is To Pressure Donovan McNabb
Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
The biggest difference between last week's tilt against the 49ers and this week's contest versus the Philadelphia Eagles is the quarterback play.
No, not Jay Cutler, although better ball protection for the Bears offense is a key. I'm talking about the difference between Alex Smith and Donovan McNabb.
For good QBs with time to throw the ball have picked apart the Bears defense. And McNabb is a much better QB than Smith ...
Come to Think of It: Top Ten Chicago Bears Players of All-Time
Posted: 21st November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
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The Bears have a long and storied tradition, steeped in great players, mostly on the defensive side of the ball, though we have perhaps the best running back of all-time.
In fact, the Bears have retired the most uniform numbers of any NFL team.
Meanwhile, I guarantee you that a Chicago sports fan has a more difficult time limiting the best Bears to only 10 than in any other sport. Cubs, Sox, ...
Come To Think Of It: Toronto GM Calling Cubs About Roy Halladay
Posted: 20th November 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
According to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat , Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos has contacted the Cubs about a possible trade of star pitcher Roy Halladay to the Cubs.
While on the surface it would appear to be a very unlikely scenario, it does at least bear some discussion. If for no other reason than Halladay is one of the best pitchers in baseball. And moving to the National League would only ...
Come To Think Of It: MLB Writers Take Steps Forward and Back in Award Voting
Posted: 17th November 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
Perhaps there is hope for the writers who vote for the Major League Baseball awards, after all. Then again, it's always one step forward, two steps back with these guys.
One might hope that the preponderance of advanced statistical evidence might educate voters for awards such as Cy Young, MVP, ROY and the Gold Glove.
After all, as younger and (hopefully) more enlightened writers obtain voting rights, the subjective manner of awarding ...
Come To Think Of It: Chicago Bears Problems Start at The Top
Posted: 17th November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
Count me among the throng of Bears fans calling for the heads of Lovie Smith and Ron Turner. But in actuality, that would only be like putting a tourniquet on a gushing wound. If we really want to fix what ails the Bears, we need to address the root cause, and that's the organization itself.
Look, let's be clear: this isn't a reaction to the comments made by Rex Grossman's dad ...
Come To Think Of It: Curtis Granderson Rumors Should Be Shelved
Posted: 14th November 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
It has been reported that the Detroit Tigers may be willing to trade center fielder Curtis Granderson. I just hope the Cubs aren't interested.
Sure, the Cubs need a center fielder, so they can trade Milton Bradley and move Kosuke Fukudome (who, if it weren't for the money owed to him would be gone by now) to right field, where he is at least adequate defensively.
But let's stop right there, Cubs ...
Come To Think Of It: Jay Cutler is the Football Equivalent of Fool’s Gold
Posted: 12th November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
Look, I'm sick and tired of defending this guy. When the trade happened, I was ecstatic. Denver fans warned us that Jay Cutler couldn't get it done in the red zone. He was reckless in key situations. He threw too many interceptions.
I figured it was sour grapes. Look at that strong arm, I would say. See all those yards he has thrown for. I screamed about how we finally had ...
Come to Think of It: The Who to Headline Super Bowl XLIV
Posted: 12th November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
SI.com is reporting that, according to a "source," legendary rock group The Who will be performing the halftime show on Feb. 7 in Miami.
Those of us over the age of 40 may beáthrilled that Roger Goodell keeps picking old-timers to headline these shows, but the younger fans may be wondering why theyáare being forgotten.
Well, for one, Goodell is 50.áActs like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and The Who, while still ...
Come to Think of it: 49ers Defense May Tee Off on Bears’ One-Dimensional Offense
Posted: 11th November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
I know everyone is focusing on the play of the Bears' defense. And with good reason, since it hasn't shown up for two of the past three weeks. Still, with no running game, the real problem is that the San Francisco defense can tee off on Jay Cutler Thursday night.
Defenses don't have to worry about the Bears' running game because there isn't one. Thanks mainly to a horrid offensive line, ...
Why the 49ers Will Dominate the Bears’ One Dimensional Offense
Posted: 11th November 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
I know everyone is focusing on the play of the Bears' defense. And with good reason, since it hasn't shown up for two of the past three weeks. Still, with no running game, the real problem is that the San Francisco defense can tee off on Jay Cutler Thursday night.
Defenses don't have to worry about the Bears' running game because there isn't one. Thanks mainly to a horrid offensive line, ...