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OSS: Chicago Bears Minimalist Posters (Series 2)
MORE AFTER THE JUMP | More OSS >> Chicago Bears Minimalist Posters | The idea behind these is to use a few simplistic elements to create an easily recognizable icon. My inspiration comes from a series of minimalist super hero posters, created by an artist named Anthony Ocasio....
Sign-Trade-Release: Chicago Bears' Middle Linebackers
Rules: The object of this game is simple. I'll provide you with a mixture of three past or present Chicago Bears. You'll decide which one of these players (in their prime) you would sign, which one you would trade, and which one you would release.* Jump with me to see a few of each candidate's...
Why Ray Lewis Is The Best Ever
When the NFL came out with their list of the Top 100 Players For 2011, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis came in at number four overall. He was the top defensive player on the list that included right behind him, fellow Raven Ed Reed, as well as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and...
Brian Urlacher will be in the Hall Of Fame.
Before his 2010 season my stance on his Hall inclusion was not yet. But after another stellar season, capped off with an NFC Title game and a Pro Bowl nod, I think his credentials will definitely get him in. If he plays at a Pro Bowl level another year or two, I think he'll be a 1st ballot Hall...
Chicago Bears All Time Top 10 "Names"
Over on the Yahoo Sports Shutdown Corner blog, they listed The 10 Finest Names in the National Football League. It's a fun read, and a nice little list, however no Bears made the cut. I can't really disagree. Are there any interesting names on the current roster? Major Wright has an...
*Bill Swerski's Superfans Predict The 2010 Season (part 2)
If you some how missed part 1 click here so you can catch up. And shame on you for missing part 1. Bob - Welcome back. As you can plainly see I am not Bill. I'm his slightly larger yet better looking brudder Bob.Carl - Bob.Pat - Bob.Todd - (frantically speaking) For the love of Ditka, where...
49ers LB Patrick Willis wins The Butkus Award: How great will he be?
I didn't know this until yesterday, but apparently Dick Butkus has an award called The Butkus Award. Prior to the 2008 season, this was strictly a college award. The award apparently honors "athletics achievement and service to the community." The award has gone to college linebackers since 1985...
NFL Player of the Decade?
Brad Gagnon of TheScore.com has written a story of the who would make the list of candidates to be named the Player of the Decade. In his story, he breaks it down to a couple of positions, then deletes names that don't meet the criteria to be a finalist. He compares positions and also debates...
Aaron Curry at Four
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