The Fog of Bore

The fog rolled over Chicago, and on a day perfect for football, the attitude surrounding the home team was perhaps gloomier than the environs. It's a dark, dreary day at Soldier Field. Unfortunately it looks like the fog will clear out enough to allow fans to see today's game. pic.twitter.com/VAXcAX0mIk — Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) November…

Thank you, Chicago Bears.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, let us count our Chicago Bears blessings and be grateful. Thank you, Chicago Bears, for not being scheduled on Thanksgiving this season.  Thank you for sparing us the opportunity to see you lose yet another nationally televised embarrassment. Thank you, Chicago Bears, for the times you have actually done things…

A Few Winter Thoughts

I’m a huge winter fan.  Mostly. Don’t get me wrong, summer is cool in its own way.  I love the storms, the hot rain, the numerous opportunities to wear cargo shorts, etc.  Vacations are usually alright (usually…), but ultimately?  Not my thing. The best time of the year is when the leaves change colors &…

Who Will Pay the Butcher’s Bill?

In 2002, the Chicago Bears were coming off of a magical season.  A fiery young defense led by burgeoning star Brian Urlacher made countless exciting plays.  The offense, led by the sturdy churning of NFC Rookie of the Year Anthony Thomas and the veteran savvy of Jim Miller did their part in what was an…

Next Man Up

In a rare and wonderful piece by Dan Pompei of The Athletic, Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey granted a very insightful interview that every Bears fan should read. The name “McCaskey” has elicited groans by mere mention for decades now, and is often uttered in a demeaning way, slicing crassly off the tongue with all the…

The Council of the Cutler

(Scene:  In a large Halas Hall conference room, George McCaskey has gathered together those he feels are responsible for quarterback Jay Cutler’s dismal career.  Among them are Adam Gase, Lovie Smith, Ron Turner, Mike Martz, Mike Tice, Phil Emery, Marc Trestman, Aaron Kromer, John Fox, Dowell Loggains, & Ryan Pace.) GEORGE:  Strangers from distant franchises,…

For Those Who Hurt Today

A lot of people are, even now late into November 9th, still adjusting to the culture shock of what occurred in last night’s election.  So many hearts were broken when Donald Trump roared ahead early and, apart from a short span of time trailing after Hillary won California, he stayed in the lead.  The people…

Sweet November Rain

Aroldis Chapman had nothing left. Hanging one gimpy slider after another over the plate, spinning meatball after meatball into the wheelhouse of every Indians hitter, the sweat pouring down his brow. It was obvious he shouldn’t have been out there after giving Joe Maddon games 5 and 6 with uncharacteristically long relief appearances, and the…

Pay No Attention To The Men Behind The Curtain

Sunday was a good day. I woke up refreshed after a good night’s sleep, secure in the knowledge that the Cubs had defied 71 years of “curses” to earn a chance at a title in baseball’s World Series.  My back, arms, and neck, sore from a long, exhausting week of doing some work conference type…

Clumsy, confident Bears looking to grow between Primetime challenges

In week one, the Bears played a resilient, crafty half of football before the talent threshold dissolved in quarters three and four.  The team wasn’t outright pounded, but there were positives in spite of the loss.  It was the type of frustrating-yet-understandable loss fans have begrudgingly acclimated themselves to as the young & rebuilding Bears…

The 5 Variations of Bear Fan Emotion After a Loss

Being a Bears fan for 16 years now, I can utterly sympathize with the way the team has let its fans down.  Even the 1985 team winning a title is bittersweet for many, as the core of talent that won that championship likely was capable of winning at least another couple Lombardi trophies.  Perhaps that…

The Bleak & Desperate Voyage of the Goodship McCaskey

I grab a rope to steady myself as the spray of salt water stings my face.  The murky, acrid waters swirl and froth, splashing against the moldering, fuzzy sides of our vessel.  The orange, faded sun lurks in the gloomy sky somewhere, sending just enough light through the seemingly eternal clouds to illuminate an ocean…