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Ryan Poles, Bears Owe Caleb Williams an Apology
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears lost 19-13 last night in a primetime Sunday Night Football matchup against CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans. I’m sure this game was a bit bizarre to the average football fan who is not cursed with the innate need to watch the Chicago Bears play football for happiness.
#BarclaysMen? Nah, #FireMen!
Nowadays, there seems to be a new trend or a new popular meme up on the internet almost every single week. So many in fact that you just sometimes can’t keep up with them. Earlier this week though, X.com has been home to one of the more popular, soccer-specific trends as of late. It has stuck and has drawn an incredible amount of attention. The nostalgia these short clips deliver is what I believe has really made the trend catch fire. For a second, millenials escape from their adulthood responsibilities and travel back to some of their favorite memories during their adolescent years. The trend has been titled, #BarclaysMen and is all over X and TikTok. The hashtag comes from the sponsor of the league, which is the euro based, banking company Barclays, from 2001 to 2016. The trend initially focused on EPL journeymen – players that have made a name for themselves in the English first division through their quality play and fascinating goals. You can call them “vintage” players. Those classic, pioneer players in the league that just always appeared at the most random times and seemed to score worldies on a consistent basis. Players that perhaps weren’t remotely considered to be Balon d Or’ candidates, but as the young folks say, players that “the streets will never forget.”
Can The Chicago Fire Still Make The Playoffs?
It seems like the goal every single season for the past decade almost has just been to simply make the playoffs. Not contend, not win the MLS Cup, just simply make the playoffs. Seems like a simple goal right? In a league where over half the teams make the playoffs...
Reasons for Optimism Heading Into Week 2
The Chicago Bears played a classic Bears game against the Titans on Sunday. They won 24-17 on the backs of their elite defense and special teams. The offense produced a total of zero touchdowns and only 148 yards. This seems very concerning on the surface level, but there’s still plenty of optimism going into week 2.
PREVIEW: Bears at Texans
The Chicago Bears head on the road to Houston for a primetime Sunday Night Football showdown with C.J. Stroud and the Texans. The Texans are the Bears’ least common opponent, only squaring off six times all-time (Texans lead 4-2). The most recent meeting was in 2022 when Khalil Herbert led the Bears to a 23-20 home win with his 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Darrell Taylor Looks Like the Latest Ryan Poles Masterclass
Watching a Bears’ edge rusher donning the number 52 consistently dominate the opposing offensive line felt nostalgic (especially since he did it in his first game with the team). It wasn’t a future Hall of Famer in Khalil Mack this time. It was a late-offseason acquisition in Darrell Taylor,...
Bizarre Bears Victory Showcases Sunk Cost Fallacy Flaw
Zero offensive touchdowns. Caleb Williams went 14/29 for 93 yards. Velus Jones Jr muffs a kickoff return again. Boo’d off the field at halftime, down 17-3. Yet here we are, celebrating a 24-17 Week 1 Bears victory. A blocked punt recovered by Jonathon Owens for a touchdown, and a...
PREVIEW: Chicago Bears 2024-25 Season
The upcoming NFL season is one of the most anticipated seasons for the Chicago Bears in quite some time. This is primarily due to the active offseason conducted by Ryan Poles and the Bears front office. They added a potential franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams, a potential number-one wide receiver...
RECAP & TAKEAWAYS: Hard Knocks – Episode 5
The final episode of Hard Knocks is now in the books, and so too is my HBO Max membership. As a Bears fan, I obviously found the entire series extremely entertaining, but it also seemed like the type of season that would appeal to any football fan, as Chicago has suddenly become one of the league’s most interesting teams. It’s hard not to be excited about the state of the franchise.
Five Things the Bears Learned from DC Eric Washington
During a recent media session at Halas Hall, Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington shared valuable insights about the team’s strategies and player development. Here are five key takeaways. 1) He Enjoys Tutoring Bears’ Rookie Defensive Ends. Montez Sweat’s dedication to mentorship extends beyond his own position group, showcasing...
Chicago Bears vs Tennessee Titans – Week 1 Preview
We finally made it folks. Bears football is back. The Chicago Bears open the season at home against the Tennessee Titans – who have certainly entered a new era. After firing Mike Vrabel (lol), the Titans hired Brian Callahan, who had spent the last five seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator, to be their new head coach. Derrick Henry is gone, and Tony Pollard enters as his replacement. A revamped secondary with Jamal Adams, L’Jarius Sneed and Quandre Diggs. Receivers Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd were brought in to help second year quarterback – Will Levis.
3 Keys to Beating Inter Miami CF
Let’s start with Jordi Alba. Whether he comes out playing in his normal position as a left-back, it’s going to be crucial to keep him limited, especially during Inter Miami’s build up in attack. In this 2024 campaign, he has four goals and seven assists. Those are excellent numbers for an outside back. Alba is quick, explosive, and has the mind of a central midfielder. He can pick out great passes, thread the needle, and whip in quality services. He loves getting up and down the left flank and the Fire will need to figure out how to contain him. So, what should the men in red do about it? Maren Haile-Selassie has been a bright spot for the Fire in a season that hasn’t had too many highs.
RECAP & TAKEAWAYS: Hard Knocks – Episode 4
Four episodes down, one to go. Unlike the other Hard Knocks episodes, this one tugged at the heartstrings and featured less live-game action. As such, the latest episode of was significantly slower (and WAY more somber) than the previous installments, but it still featured a few interesting storylines. You know the drill by now, I included some of the most significant ones below.
Fire Steal A Point in New York – Chicago Fire VS NYCFC Review (2-2)
In a game that mostly looked like the Fire were being outplayed and looking at a loss, they somehow pulled out a result following two late goals via Cuypers and Gutierrez. Although the points were split, the match wasn’t exactly even. NYCFC outshot Chicago and also had the advantage in a 59/41 split of possession. Up until the last 15ish minutes of the match, Chicago’s performance was pretty uninspiring, which adds to the pleasant surprise of being able to have come away with a draw. The Fire still sit below the playoff line, but gaining a point from a top Eastern Conference team is far from a bad result and they are still within arm’s reach of sneaking into the playoffs.
A New, Fresh Start?
As MLS play ramps up this weekend, bombshell news dropped last week surrounding the Chicago Fire. On August 12th, the Fire announced that Sporting Director Georg Heitz will no longer be with the club after the conclusion of this season. Heitz stated that it was due to “personal reasons” and would be returning to Switzerland later this year. He will stick around as a member of the board of directors for FC Lugano in Switzerland where he will play a key role in the partnership and continued relationship development between the Chicago Fire and FC Lugano. Two days later, on August 14th, the Fire also announced that they agreed to terminate the contract of Xherdan Shaqiri. It was a mutual agreement between the Swiss star and the club. There is no plan currently in place for Shaqiri on where he plans to play, despite a few rumors on a return to Europe with a few different clubs in the mix. Big news, big moves, and a lot of work to do in the final stretch of the season as men in red try to keep their playoff hopes alive.
RECAP & TAKEAWAYS: Hard Knocks – Episode 3
Another incredible episode of Hard Knocks is now in the books, and several significant takeaways can be gleaned from the latest installment. It’s a very exciting time to be a Bears fan, and I honestly found myself smiling through most of the episode. Not only because Caleb Williams looks like a GUY (although that certainly would be enough to do the trick), but because the entire team is filled with characters, and I’m thrilled that the whole league gets to get a behind-the-scenes look into their day-to-day operation along with Bears fans.
Will Velus Jones Jr Be on the Bears 53-Man Roster?
With three preseason games in the books, Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus, and his coaching staff have a week before they must reduce the roster to 53 players next Tuesday, August 27th. Since being drafted by the Bears with the 71st overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft at 25 years...
The 10 Key Chicago Bears Players for 2024
As we gear up for the 2024 NFL season, it’s time to identify the key players who will shape the team’s future. Last year’s pivotal moments—like Justin Fields striving for franchise quarterback status and Chase Claypool’s lackluster performance—serve as a backdrop for this year’s renewed optimism.
Hard Knocks episode two recap & takeaways
Peak entertainment. That is the best way to describe this season of Hard Knocks as a Chicago Bears fan. I’m pretty sure practically all of Chicago’s faithful are with me on that one.. since we single-handedly crashed the entire HBO Max app on Tuesday night. The behind-the-scenes access...
Chicago Bears: Fantasy Football Edition
This is for all my fellow fantasy football players out there that are eager to get their hands on the new offensive weapons for the Chicago Bears. Where are Caleb Williams, DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and D’Andre Swift valued in drafts? Bust or sleeper potential? Let’s dive in.
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