Новости за 07.07.2023

To begin with, we should all be assuming the Cubs are trying to win. At 40-46 and following a split against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs are in a tough spot, trailing the first-place Cincinnati Reds by eight games. But if you look ahead to their schedule after the All-Star break, the Cubs have an […]

The Chicago Cubs had three players selected to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle that will take place next Tuesday, but it’s beginning to look like only one north sider will actually be in the midsummer classic. Dansby Swanson and Marcus Stroman were each honored with their second All-Star nomination of their respective careers, […]

Only three players remain from the Chicago Bears’ 2022 offensive line. Cody Whitehair was moved back to center. Teven Jenkins shifted to left guard. That leaves Braxton Jones as the only one actually to keep the original position he played. It is a testament to his performance, especially under such difficult conditions. Going from playing […]

Training. Learning. Preparation. And… stand-up comedy? Throughout the week-long NHL Development Camp, the Blackhawks took a unique approach to an event typically reserved for rigorous physical and mental training, designed to prepare prospects for many different aspects of the pros. The Blackhawks’ approach: stay off the ice, concentrate on getting stronger mentally and physically, and […]

The Chicago Cubs had a pretty exciting Thursday night throughout their minor league system and it was highlighted by the South Bend Cubs pitching a combined no-hitter against the Peoria Chiefs. Michael Arias, who made his second start at Advanced A-Ball with South Bend after dominating low-A with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, wasn’t all that […]

It’s Friday July, 7th and the Bears still very much need a guy (or two) that can rush the quarterback. I’ve been saying it since March but Ryan Poles has to kick the tires on former Indianapolis Colts DE Yannick Ngakoue. The pairing just makes sense. He’s a sack machine, who is still relatively young […]

For many years, the Chicago Bears have operated with a fairly traditional scouting department. It is made up of a specific number of area scouts that are responsible for covering certain regions of the country. Those regions were the northeast, southeast, midwest, southwest, and west coast—five scouts for five regions. Then there were combine scouts […]

The Chicago Bears know their roster isn’t ready to compete for a championship. It may take another two productive off-seasons before they reach that point. However, such things accelerate if the quarterback is good. That is what they’re working to find out with Justin Fields. There were glimpses of brilliance last season from the former […]

The Chicago Bears have low expectations across most of the national media landscape. That isn’t a surprise. They went 3-14 last season. GM Ryan Poles has busied himself trying to rebuild the roster from top to bottom. It’s gone pretty well, all things considered. Still, while the Bears should be better in 2023, no one […]

One thing to remember about the NFL off-season is that it’s never over until it’s over. There is always a possibility trades can be made, even at the eleventh hour. The Chicago Bears know this. They’ve been making deals in that timeframe for decades, often successfully. So what constitutes the “late off-season.” I see it […]

Self-confidence is an absolute necessity for somebody to thrive in the NFL. Hall of Fame head coach Chuck Noll once told his players in Pittsburgh, “If I have to motivate you, I will fire you.” The message was clear. Either you’re committed to giving the team everything you have, or you’re not staying on the […]

From a talent perspective, the Chicago Bears would appear to have their best wide receiver unit in years. D.J. Moore and Darnell Mooney are proven targets crossing the 1,000-yard barrier. Chase Claypool crossed 800 yards in each of his first two seasons before some setbacks last year. It is a young, fast, and athletic group. […]