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Matt Forte Finally Had Enough and Slammed Brandon Marshall

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Erik Lambert
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Brandon Marshall just has that god-given ability to piss people off. It’s been the case throughout his entire career. Despite being a six-time Pro Bowler, he’s played for four different teams and is about to do so for a fifth. How does that happen? By being an unstable malcontent who says all the right things on camera but repeatedly finds ways to alienate his teammates in the locker room. Now he’s finally drawn gotten Matt Forte angry.

That is an accomplishment that deserves a round of applause. Forte is one of the most laid back players in the NFL. He doesn’t raise his voice and always comes across as a cool customer. So for him to fire back at Marshall publicly is a considerable shock. How did it happen? It started a few months back.

Marshall had jumped ship to join the NFC rival New York Giants. When asked why he chose to leave, he couldn’t help but take a shot at the Jets.

“I just knew I couldn’t be in that environment. I think everyone knows the type of personality I am at this point in my career. I wouldn’t have made it through an entire season knowing that we didn’t have a chance. That’s all you want as a player. You just want a chance.”

That was when Matt Forte angry side came out

Forte apparently took great exception to that statement. He basically called Marshall out for having zero knowledge of the team since he chose to leave. Also, through creative word play seemed to call him selfish. It was rather refreshing to hear.

“It doesn’t matter. He’s not here. He hasn’t been here the whole offseason. So he doesn’t know what chance we have or anyone has. That’s Brandon speaking on Brandon.”

Ouch. Forte may not speak out often but when he does it comes with some bite. After all it was Marshall who had a hand in luring Forte to the Jets in the first place. Now the receiver jumps ship to another team, leaving the veteran running back to go down with the ship. That is what the more crude fans would call a “dick move.”

It’s easy to understand why the normally even-keel Forte would get riled up over such a comment. It’s also easy to see why Marshall won’t have many friends when his Hall of Fame candidacy comes up.

The Crosstown Cup Is The Most Meaningless Award In Sports Because You Can’t Even Drink Out Of It

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Aldo Soto
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After four long years the Chicago Cubs FINALLY won the crosstown series again, defeating the White Sox 6-3 on Thursday to claim the most prestigious award known to mankind.

Wait, you can’t even drink out of the cup? Well, never mind then.

Yes, because the Cubs hadn’t won the crosstown series since 2013, most of the players on the roster now got to see it for the first time. However, you could really tell they were excited to win it.

Via the Chicago Tribune:

“I didn’t actually know there was a cup until it was actually there,” Schwarber admitted.

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant knew beforehand there was some prize that went to the winner but added: “I don’t even know what it is. I don’t think we’ve won it in my two years. But that’s OK.”

To put it mildly, no one on the Cubs really cared whether they won it.

“No, we care about the trophy at the end of the thing,” Bryant said, referring to the World Series championship trophy. “That’s the biggest one there is. There is none bigger.”

Oh.

Well, at least it’s a cup and you can drink out of it, right?

The Cubs hoisted the cup for a team photo afterward, then brought it into the clubhouse to celebrate. Asked where winning the cup stood among his career accomplishments, Kyle Hendricks didn’t hesitate.

“It has to be No. 1,” Hendricks said with a grin. “It’s the first time I’ve gotten it, so it’s top of the list for me. I had heard guys talking about it, but I didn’t know there was a hole in the bottom of it.”

A hole?

“Yeah, we tried to put beer in there, and it went right through the bottom,” he said. “Really worked out. So I guess it clearly has been a few years since we got it.”

What a complete waste of a fake trophy created to hype up a fake rivalry.

The Pool of Potential John Fox Replacements Just Got Bigger

By
Erik Lambert
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By now the focus of Chicago Bears fans has begun to narrow on the 2017 season. They are hoping this is the year the team turns things around. After all it’s been five years since they had a winning season and seven since they made the playoffs. It may not be close to the worst drought in franchise history but nobody wants to think about that possibility. Hence why the talk of possible John Fox replacements will die down for a time.

It must be prefaced before continuing that this is not an attack on Fox. He’s a good football coach who clearly knows how to motivate his players. At the same time, it’s hard not to say his back is to the wall. The Bears have nine wins in two years. It feels like nothing short of at least a .500 record will save him for 2018.

Can he pull it off? His players think so, but almost everybody else doesn’t. USA Today projects them to go 5-11. Sports Illustrated said 2-14 and ESPN had them at 6-10. Suffice to say the agreement is another long year for Chicago.

John Fox replacements discussion getting more interesting

Of course the Bears could surprise but given the overturn of their roster and murderous early schedule? That’s hard to accept. That’s why the conversations about 2018 will remain, especially when the potential pool of head coaches just got considerably bigger. That came courtesy of a surprising hint dropped by former Super Bowl-winning head coach Jon Gruden.

The speculation surrounding Gruden is nothing new. The 53-year old has been out of coaching since 2008. During his 11-year run with the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers he made the playoffs five times and won Super Bowl XXXVII. Since then a number of comebacks were teased but thus far he’s remained in the broadcasting business.

According to an interview he had with PewterReport.com, that could be close to changing sooner rather than later.

“I’ve met with several people — I won’t deny that. Just about every year I talk about coming back to coach. I’m not in here every day at 4:30 or 4:00 in the morning watching pinball, you know? I’m preparing myself to come back. I am. Every day. I’m preparing to come back.”

This time might be more serious than others. ESPN has undergone significant changes in the past year. Not only has it downsized considerably, but it also overhauled much of its writing and broadcasting talent. It’s possible Gruden may not have much longer of a stay there. Sliding back into coaching would be an easy decision at that point.

Mitch Trubisky could be just the lure to pull him in

One of the big speculations for why he’s stayed away is none of the teams interested in him offered a quarterback situation he found favorable. Being a former offensive coordinator, he knows better than anybody how important QB is to team success. No veteran coach in their right mind would take over a team devoid of talent there.

Well the Bears may finally have thrown their hat in that ring. The arrival of Mitch Trubisky via the draft gives them their first intriguing, young passer to come around in years. Gruden is familiar with him. The two met during Gruden’s QB Camp before the NFL draft that aired on ESPN. He came away impressed.

“There’s a lot to like,” said Gruden. “He’s a quick study, he learns fast, it’s really important to him, he loves football and he’s mature. He is a finisher at North Carolina. He never quit, he was a backup, he waited three years for his opportunity, and trust me, he’s going to be a real steal for somebody.”

One of the core problems that Gruden had during his coaching tenure was at quarterback. He never was able to find a true franchise passer to run his system. His best work involved turning older veterans like Rich Gannon, Brad Johnson and Jeff Garcia into Pro Bowlers.

Trubisky could be a chance to correct his biggest missed opportunity

Perhaps his biggest regret came in 2005. As head coach of the Buccaneers, Gruden needed a new quarterback. They held the #5 overall pick, one after the Bears. Leading up to the event he’d developed a strong liking for a young man out of California named Aaron Rodgers. So much in fact that he told the quarterback if he was there at the fifth spot Tampa would take him.

Well Gruden got his wish. Rodgers was indeed there. Then the Buccaneers bungled it, selecting running back Carnell Williams instead. Four years later Gruden was fired. A perfect encapsulation for his near-misses over the years. Something he freely admitted when discussing his thoughts on Trubisky’s lack of experience at North Carolina.

“I’m no different than a lot of coaches that say ‘I want a three-year starter. I want a minimum of 24 victories. I want two bowl wins.’ (But) I want a good quarterback. That’s what I want. I got kicked out of the league because I had a hard time sustaining at the quarterback position. Trubisky is one of the top quarterback prospects in this draft, period. I wish I had more to study but that’s the way it is.”

Trubisky in many ways seems like his ideal quarterback. He’s a football junky with zero history of attitude problems. He works hard and features a skill set that would be perfect for the West Coast-style offense Gruden loved to run during his first stint. Not only that, but there’s another little nugget that makes it feel like destiny.

They’re both Ohio boys. Trubisky is from Mentor and Gruden hails out of Sandusky. Add that to the list of reasons the former coach is a definite threat to Fox next year.

Patrick Kane And Friends To Play Charity Game Benefiting Special Olympics

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Marc-Louis Paprzyca
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On Saturday August 5, former NHL players, Blackhawks past and present as well as local personalities will participate in a hockey game to benefit Special Olympics Chicago. The Chicago Hockey Charity Classic will take place at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva at 3pm.

The event was set up by Topher Scott who grew up in the hockey community and has two brothers with special needs. Scott who has already helped raise over $50,000 said, “It’s a cause near and dear to my heart.” The goal is to sell out the 3,000 seat arena and raise over $100,000 in total. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here, but hurry because they are going fast.

Among the notable names participating in the game are Patrick Kane, Ed Olczyk and Vinnie Hinostroza. Hinostroza who is a Chicagoland native reminisced about going to Marklan Home as a kid. It’s a home for kids with special needs and he feels that they deserve opportunities like everyone else.

Hinostroza went on to say, “Being able to play for the Hawks last year and now being able to grow the game and grow charities and help out whatever way I can, it’s what I want to do. Guys always did that when I was younger. I’ve learned from the best and I just wanted to help give back.”

Seeing players of this caliber is inspiring and the event is sure to be fun and bring a lot of smiles to people’s faces. For a full list of attendees and more information please check the flyer below. If you’re unable to attend but would still like to donate to the Chicago Hockey Charity Classic you can do so here. Never forget that every little bit helps.

Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Blackhawks news and musings. 

Mark Sanchez Proves Why He’s the Perfect Mitch Trubisky Mentor

By
Erik Lambert
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A lot of people panned the idea when it first happened. What could a Mark Sanchez Bears connection possibly accomplish? Some laughed. Others derided. Chicago was no place for a journeyman backup with his best days long behind him, right? The problem is people view every quarterback signing the same way: as if he’s a potential starter.

That was never the case with Sanchez. His addition to the roster was centered around two factors. The first being experienced depth at the backup spots. Second? Providing much-needed advice and direction for Mitch Trubisky. Sure Mike Glennon is included as well but he’s already got NFL starting experience. Sanchez can and should be much more beneficial to Bears’ prized new rookie.

Naturally some will think that’s overblown. There’s only so much Sanchez can do. The role of mentor in the NFL is a nice, little fantasy. That is until one hears the man himself explain why he can be good at it.

Mark Sanchez Bears tenure validated with one statement

For the first time Sanchez appeared in front of reports following the first practice of training camp. Having spent years in front of the New York, Philadelphia and Dallas media it was easy to see why he looked so comfortable. The man wasted no time providing clear proof that he knows and is qualified for the job asked of him.

“Oh, he’s great. He’s great,” Sanchez said. “The best compliment you can give a rookie is not having to tell him to shut up. Right? Just keep your head down and work, and that’s really been his mentality. And that’s huge. That’s not easy. Especially not coming from where he’s come from and the status you build as a college player. And then the team trades up and drafts you. All of those things. You start to feel a little bit of that. And people are telling you a lot of that. And a lot of guys come in here believing all of that. Really, it’s right to the bottom. Whether you’re starting or not.”

Sanchez can help Trubisky if it’s accepted

It’s easy to forget that few people understand what Trubisky is feeling more than Sanchez. Not only was he a top five draft pick back in 2009. He also had the distinction of be traded up for. The New York Jets gave up a second first round pick, a second round pick and three players to move up and draft him that year. That’s considerably more than what the Bears surrendered for Trubisky. So Sanchez understands the added pressure that brings.

He can provide critical advice on how to deal with it. Not only from the successful ways he did back then but also the ways he failed to. Trubisky has already shown based on multiple accounts that he’s ready and willing to learn. He wants to be great. That much is reflected in the work ethic. People can say what they want about Sanchez, but he’s a smart football player. If Trubisky accepts his help, the odds of him having NFL success will go up.

Kyle Schwarber Demolishes The South Side With 2 Huge Home Runs

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Aldo Soto
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Kyle Schwarber, have a night!

As expected the Chicago Cubs hammered the White Sox again on Thursday and Kyle Schwarber led the way with two huge home runs on the South Side. The Cubs DH also added an RBI-triple, as the big lefty finished the night with four RBIs.

The best sign of all is that Schwarber continues to hit for power to left field. He did that twice with a triple off the wall and his first dinger of the game.

Then, Schwarber hit a moonshot to right field in the eighth inning.

So beautiful.

Hawk Harrelson Is Busy Being An Idiot Once Again

By
Aldo Soto
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I actually think Hawk Harrelson loves this because he’s seeing his name in headlines again. The Chicago White Sox announcer is having himself one hell of a week doing play-by-play for the crosstown series against the Cubs and he had another gem on Thursday night.

So after feuding with John Lackey, more like a grumpy old man yelling to no one, hoping someone will hear him, Hawk blessed us with this lovely piece of game calling.

On Thursday, Kris Bryant hit a fly ball to center field that drove in Albert Almora Jr. from third base. Reminder, Kris Bryant, the 2016 MVP, World Series champion, one of the most recognizable athletes in the city, also wearing a jersey with his name written in bright red letters, hit the ball.

According to Hawk, Ben Zobrist got the job done.

And no, Hawk wasn’t talking about Zobrist getting Almora over from second to third base because he had already said that Zobrist got it done when the Cubs hitter hit a ground ball to Yoan Moncada before Bryant had the sac-fly.

Hawk, keep being you and keeping giving me hilarious shit to share on the Internet.

Kevin White Overcame Early Rust With Strong First Practice

By
Erik Lambert
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The Kevin White Bears era is entering it’s most critical stage now. Opinions on him are not optimistic at this point. Most feel playing just four games in two years thanks to two serious leg injuries has robbed him of his best opportunities to become the possible star Chicago hoped he’d be. It’s little wonder he seemed flustered when asked about it. White knows better than anybody how loud those “bust” chants are getting.

At the same time he still has a job to do. It’s not over yet. There is still time for him to realize his dream and the teams’ expectations of him. Of course staying healthy is critical. He’s never going to get better unless he’s playing actual games. Another setback would all but kill what little momentum he had left.

So that leaves the million dollar question. Does he still have what it takes?

Kevin White Bears renaissance off to decent start

Well the good news is White got out of the first practice injury-free. That is something. Beyond that it was a predictable mixed bag. Some fans were annoyed with him, mostly due to his dropping two passes during team drills. A fact hammered home by Adam Hoge of WGN about the offenses’ inconsistency.

“The offense dropped too many passes on Day 1. Kevin White had two drops, while rookie running back Tarik Cohen and wide receiver Markus Wheaton each dropped one too.”

At the same time it wasn’t like the day was a total bust. For a man who has played just four games in two calendar years, he more than held his own with some quality catches. He even showcased some of that burst that made him so attractive in the draft. If he can channel that into more improved route running, then the Bears are in business.

One thing that’s not being mentioned as well is the change in the quarterback situation. No one ever denied Jay Cutler was talented. At the same time they did question his leadership. It never felt like he and White got off on the right foot, on or off the field. In the case of both Mike Glennon and Mitch Trubisky, it’s the complete opposite.

White has spent significant time with both and speaks highly of their attitudes and motivational skill. Their encouragement could be a small but no less key asset in helping his career get back on track.

REPORT: Cubs Have Considered Francisco Liriano As Possible Trade Target

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Aldo Soto
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The Chicago Cubs have reportedly considered trading for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Francisco Liriano, according to Ken Rosenthal.

The 33-year-old lefty is a free agent after this season.

Mitch Trubisky Lit Up His First Bears Training Camp Practice

By
Erik Lambert
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The Mitch Trubisky training camp buzz is off and running. Now before going any further it is acknowledged that one practice does not an NFL career make. There will be different, worse days. It’s just part of being a quarterback. Nonetheless, first impressions can mean a lot. In that regard the #2 overall pick made sure he came prepared for his first salvo in the Bears quarterback battle.

Things started out odd with the practice start being moved up due to inclement weather projections. Trubisky didn’t seem to mind. Based on multiple accounts the quarterback was sharp throughout the drills. Routinely he was able to fit the ball in tight windows on both short and long passes. It’s not like the defense was making it easy either.

In the end the rookie looked like he belonged out there.

Mitch Trubisky training camp progress about to get serious

It’s best to think of this first practice as the pop quiz. The team just got going and were running around in shorts. No doubt people want to see how Trubisky fairs when the pads go on. He also got his fill against largely depth players at second or third string positions. The coaches are likely to shift him up against the starters at some point.

Suffice to say there is still plenty of prove to do. At the same time there hasn’t been this level of positive buzz about a quarterback in training camp for years. Jay Cutler would have streaks of solid play but always killed the enthusiasm with some ugly interceptions. A perfect reflection of his actual career.

Perhaps the same will hold true for Trubisky. In that case it’s hard not to feel excited about these early impressions. It only makes you want to see more. To see if he can do it again.

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