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Prince Amukamara Joins Outcry on Mitch Trubisky’s Merciless Practice Habits

By
Erik Lambert
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Credit: Chicago Tribune

The chorus of voices is growing ever larger coming out of Chicago Bears practices. Defensive players sharing what feels like war stories of their encounter with the fierce enemy. It started with Leonard Floyd detailing Mitch Trubisky as a “Pretty Boy Assassin.” How he enjoyed skirting the unwritten rules of practice by trying to beat the defense as scout team quarterback.

Soon after two more names came forward in Eddie Jackson and Sam Acho. Jackson detailed the frustrating problems facing the #2 overall pick and how he put so few balls in harms way thanks to his accuracy and decision-making. Acho was drawn in more by his remarkable maturity for being 22-years old. The self-assured confidence he shows.

It seems the latest man to give up his vow of silence is cornerback Prince Amukamara. He corroborated the story by his defensive teammates in his own colorful words.

NLDS Tied After Cubs Bullpen Shits The Bed In Game 2

By
Aldo Soto
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The Cubs have made numerous trades that helped shape their World Series winning team. However while this trade has gone under the radar, it has been just as beneficial as the more high profile deals. (Photo courtesy of MLB.com)

There are times when you simply tip your cap to the other team and Game 2 of the NLDS was a perfect example. The Chicago Cubs had a 3-1 lead in the eighth inning, but the Washington Nationals smacked two home runs and won Game 2, 6-3.

Carl Edwards Jr. began the eighth, allowing a leadoff single and after striking out Trea Turner he was left in to face Bryce Harper. Edwards fell behind in the count 3-1 and then made a huge mistake. He hung a curveball and Harper destroyed the pitch to tie the game.

Mike Montgomery was warming up and you might think why he wasn’t in to face Harper, a left-handed hitter. Well, Edwards has better numbers against lefties than Montgomery.

Edwards made a mistake and Harper made him pay.

Anthony Rendon walked and then Joe Maddon brought in Montgomery. It didn’t get any better. Daniel Murphy singled and then Ryan Zimmerman clubbed a game-winning three run homer.

So, can’t win when your most trusted relievers fail to do their job. And by the way, if you’re saying Maddon should have brought in Wade Davis, think about the bitching you did last year when he did the same with Arolidis Chapman.

It was a shitty loss because the Cubs had a chance to go up 2-0, but hey the Nationals weren’t just going to lay down and die. Jose Quintana and Max Scherzer will be the Game 3 starters at Wrigley Field on Monday.

Jim Bob Cooter: A 2018 Chicago Bears Head Coach Profile

By
Erik Lambert
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Credit: USA Today

John Fox is a desperate man these days. He’s 62-years old and hasn’t yet posted a winning record with the Chicago Bears after two seasons. His 2017 run isn’t looking much better after a 1-3 start. This has forced him to make some changes. For one he’s starting a rookie at quarterback. That marks the first time it’s happened under his watch in seven years.

He’s even starting to grow out a beard after 14 years of being clean shaven. He’s no doubt pulling out all the stops to rescue what appears to be his last stand as an NFL head coach. A total of 12 games remain this season. If he fails to win enough of them the odds are he won’t survive to another year.

That’s why the search has continued among fans for his possible replacement. One of the most popular names making the rounds of late is a man with the best name in the NFL right now. That’s Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. What would the Bears be getting if they tabbed him to take over command control?

Cubs Add Young Hitters To Game 2 NLDS Lineup

By
Aldo Soto
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After a brilliant start by Kyle Hendricks in the series-opener, the Chicago Cubs head into Game 2 of the NLDS with an almost all right-handed lineup against Gio Gonzalez and the Washington Nationals.

Anthony Rizzo is the only lefty for the Cubs, as Albert Almora Jr. gets the start in center field, while Ian Happ makes his postseason debut in left. Ben Zobrist starts in right field for the second game in a row.

Almora was a certainty to crack the lineup, as he’s destroyed lefties all year. Even Rizzo, the only lefty for the Cubs, has a .260 average this season against left-handed pitching.

First pitch is at 4:30 p.m., with Jon Lester making the start for the Cubs.

Longtime Mitch Trubisky Rival Predicts QB Will Crush Minnesota

By
Erik Lambert
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The buzz for the Mitch Trubisky debut on Monday Night Football October 9th is generating a rumble on the Richter scale. Chicago Bears fans have waited years for the team to finally take their crack at drafting a quarterback high. A total of 35 years in fact. Now it has happened and after a dismal month of watching Mike Glennon fall on his face, the time has all but arrived.

Conversations swirled around the subject all week and people are getting pretty impatient. They know he has limited options at wide receiver. At the same time they also know he’s an athlete who can create for himself. Also he has a tremendous running game and solid tight ends to help. The question becomes can he generate any sort of movement against what is a talented, well-coached Minnesota Vikings defense?

One notable player believes that not only it will happen, but that he’ll end up having a tremendous opening act. It seems rather fitting that this player has a long-standing rivalry with the Bears QB going back years.

The Nationals Found Out That Kyle Hendricks Is A Cold-Blooded Killer On The Mound

By
Aldo Soto
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You would’ve thought that after his 2016 season and performance in the postseason that more people would think higher of Kyle Hendricks. He was the Game 1 starter in this year’s NLDS against the Washington Nationals and once again showed off his brilliance. The Cubs took the series-opener, winning 3-0, behind Hendricks’ seven shutout innings.

Even with Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg no-hitting the Cubs through five innings, you never felt a panic because Hendricks was awesome too. He surrendered a total of two hits, walking three, while striking out six. In a game that featured 10 Strasburg strikeouts, it was Hendricks who ended up pitching better and leading the Cubs to a 1-0 edge in the series.

You have to love Hendricks, who even the few times he got into some trouble remained calm as he’s known to do.

As far as the offense, the third time through the order was a killer for Strasburg, who dominated the Cubs through five. In the sixth, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo delivered consecutive RBI-singles with two outs.

Rizzo came through again with two outs in the eighth, giving the Cubs some extra breathing room with an RBI-double.

Kyle Hendricks stepped up. The Cubs offense delivered when it got its chances and again we saw the Nationals cave. I love October baseball, especially when you’re a Cubs fan.

Jon Lester and Gio Gonzalez are the Game 2 starters on Saturday.

Kyle Hendricks Dominates Washington To Bolster His Ridiculous Postseason Resume

By
Gus
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When Joe Maddon announced the Cubs NLDS rotation earlier this week, I have to say that I was a bit surprised to see Kyle Hendricks get the nod to go in Game 1. Not because I don’t think he’s worthy of the start, I just didn’t think that you could give the ball to anyone but your veteran lefty, Jon Lester.

Shows how much I know.

Hendricks opened up the 2017 NLDS with an absolute gem of a game against a very potent Nationals offense. He allowed only two hits through seven innings (zero hits after the 2nd) and had the Washington hitters guessing all night long primarily using his nasty change up.

Example A: Bryce Harper.

What’s even more impressive than the 81 mph change up is the fact that Hendricks has quietly put together some filthy postseason numbers. Also remember, Hendricks has started in some big postseason games before tonight (Game 6 2016 NLCS, Game 7 2016 World Series) so the guy has goddamn ice water in his veins and still manages to miss bats. His seven-hit gem of a game tonight will only add to these sparkling postseason numbers.

Even in his only loss in eight postseason starts, Hendricks was still lights out. He lost 1-0 in Game 2 of the 2016 NLCS to Clayton Kershaw and the LA Dodgers.

Let’s hope this is the last we have to see Hendricks pitch in the NLDS.

Expert Predictions on the Mitch Trubisky Effect in 2017 Just Got BOLD

By
Erik Lambert
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Credit: USA Today

Everything about the first month of the 2017 season was classic Chicago Bears football in the modern era. They had a team that could run the football. They had a team that could play good defense. Of course the one thing they also had? A quarterback who was so obviously out of his depth. This time around it was Mike Glennon. He turned the ball over eight times in four games, personally throwing away two road games that should’ve been winnable. Fans cried ever louder to see if the Mitch Trubisky effect could change things.

They were tired of it all. They were tired of having clearly inadequate quarterbacks shoved down their throats. Guys who couldn’t cut it with another team somehow became “the answer” here? For too long this organization has accepted that methodology and deserved the underwhelming consequences from it.

Their greatest successes have come when they made a serious investments at quarterback in the draft. Not mid or late rounders either. A bonafide top five pick. GM Ryan Pace understood the history and made the bold move to change it. Since that shocking announcement in April, Trubisky has impressed more and more as the weeks have gone on.

Now it’s his time. Some experts remain skeptical of what he can do. Others? They’re already drinking the Kool-Aid.

Don’t Plan On Bringing Bags To The United Center For Bulls Games

By
Matthew Milakovich
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For all you fans who like, or even need to pack a bag for whatever reason, even if for your children, the league is saying, “nope.”

As of today the NBA unveiled a new policy prohibiting certain bags from entering all NBA venues.

To better ensure a secure environment during all Chicago Bulls home games, fans are discouraged from bringing bags to the United Center. In accordance with this request, the NBA has issued a new bag policy that applies to all team venues.

The league’s new policy prohibits all backpacks and hard-sided bags, along with any other bags (including briefcases, luggage, purses and diaper bags) that are larger than 14”x14”x6” in size. Single-compartment drawstring bags and fashion backpack purses will be permitted. Please note that all approved bags are subject to inspection upon entry, and the United Center is unable to check or store prohibited items during the game.

However, the Bulls emphasized that these specific guidelines are for home games and fans should check other team’s websites before attending games on the road.

Also if you could give two shits about basketball and want to see more 10-1 home victories like we did last night at the UC, you’ll have to call ahead and ask if the Blackhawks will have similar rules.

So just plan accordingly Bulls fans, and as always, SEE RED!

How Dowell Loggains Failed To Hide His Mitch Trubisky Boner

By
Erik Lambert
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Kudos to Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains. He did everything in his power to make it clear that the failure of the past month was a team effort. The decision to bench Mike Glennon was not the original plan by any stretch. There was plenty of blame to go around from the pre-snap penalties to the failed execution on routes and blocks.

It’s a fair criticism. These are definitely nagging issues the Bears offense has suffered through. At the same time it was clear to everybody with eyes that Glennon had to go. There were too many things wrong with his style of play. He couldn’t run at all. Teams knew he refused to throw any deep passes. That allowed them to stack the tackle box with eight, nine and even 10 defenders.

It made running the football almost impossible for Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen. Last but not least, his vision and accuracy were erratic. Too many times he either missed open receivers or didn’t see them at all. This led to him holding the ball and taking unnecessary sacks or throwing it to the other team.

So while Loggains’ defense of him was sincere, he also failed miserably to hide his emotions when Mitch Trubisky became the subject.

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