http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/2211 Recent articles about Devin Hester en-us The bloggers of http://Fansided.com are doing a fantasy blog of your ideal doubleheader.  I didn't participate in the original post, which you can read here:  Doubleheader but I decided to do one now. It really isn't much of a stretch for me really.  The day starts with an afternoon game at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.  It's a warm, beautiful day, the sun is shining, the bleacher bunnies are in full bloom, and the Cubs are playing the White Sox.  I sit back and relax until some drunk Sox fan tells me how they know how to win the World Series like they have the magic formula in a can.  I ignore him cause obviously he doesn't understand the joy of watching baseball in one the best stadiums in the country.  Of course, Carlos Zambrano throws a perfect game and I catch a home run ball from Geovany Soto.  I quickly leave Wrigley and hop on the red line straight south to the Roosevelt stop and go see my Chicago Bears play Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.  The entire nation watches as Matt Forte muscles his way to 100 yards rushing….in the first half!  Grossman throws a beautiful bomb to Devin Hester who takes it to the house.  The Bears destroy the Packers 39-0 with five touchdowns and two safeties.  For me, that would be my perfect doubleheader.  Now let's hear yours!  There are a few rules, the doubleheader has to be possible, although its ok if it's highly improbable like sports played at different times of the year.  Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:02:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285061 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285061 The Chicago Bears have come to terms with three more draft picks, third-round defensive tackle Marcus Harrison, third-round receiver Earl Bennett, and fifth-round cornerback Zackary Bowman.  I don't have any confirmation for dollar amounts, but they have all agreed to four year deals. So far the Bears have been able to sign every draft choice except the two major picks, first-round tackle Chris Williams and second-rounder Matt Forte.  There is no word on negotiations and thus far the Bears have handled things very quietly.  It appears the organization would rather handle the veteran issues of Tommie Harris, Brian Urlacher, and Devin Hester before locking up their their top two rookies.  Neither Williams or Forte has given any indication of troubles and both have been participating in off-season workouts.  As training camp approaches the spotlight might begin to focus on the need to secure both players to a solid deal that will reward them and keep them in town.  While they are not top draft picks, both players have to know that they are expected to be starters immediately and I'm sure they will want to be compensated.  Given the Bears need at tackle and running back, I don't think they will have much trouble giving each a substantial contract. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:13:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284906 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284906 I loved Prisco's top 50, but there were definite faults in it.  Even though he did a great job tackling the Brady v. Manning topic, some of his picks were, how do you say, questionable.  Here is my attempt at naming the top 50 players in the NFL.  With 1696 players on the active roster, cutting it down to 50 is tough, but here I go. 1. Tom Brady/QB/New England Patriots (Prisco Ranking-1): Ugh.  I hate this.  I hate putting Brady at number one.  50 touchdown passes does qualify him for this spot though.  This doesn't feel right.  Do I have to put Patriots players on my list? 2. Peyton Manning/QB/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-2): Ah, this feels better.  Manning in his downyear through for more than 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns, got his team a first-round bye while missing his top wide receiver for most of the year.  Scary to think of what he can do with the whole team in his "great" years. 3. Randy Moss/WR/New England Patriots (Prisco-4): When he's not bumping traffic cops, he's pushing off of cornerbacks and safeties to break the receiving touchdowns in a season record (although that title is complete bogus).  He should do well again this year, but not 20+ touchdowns. 4. LaDanian Tomlinson/RB/San Diego Chargers (Prisco-3): LDT is a Hall of Fame running back, but there are other backs in the league that are catching up to him.  Tomlinson can do it all: run, catch, and even pass.  He's the definition of an all-around back. 5. Bob Sanders/S/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-7): Sanders is definitely the best defender in the league.  No other defensive player changes a game in the way that Sanders does.  We've all seen what the Colts did on defense in 2007 as opposed to the Sanders-less 2006. 6. Jared Allen/DE/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-12): Legal matters aside, Allen has moved into the category of a healthy Julius Peppers and Dwight Freeney as the game's premier pass rushers.  He got 15.5 sacks in 14 games last year.  It is crazy to put him out of the top 10. 7. Antonio Cromartie/CB/San Diego Chargers (Prisco-NR): I have no idea how Antonio Cromartie was not ranked by Prisco.  Cromartie led the league in interceptions, returned a missed field goal for a touchdown, and he recovered 2 fumbles.  He was definitely the best corner in the league last year. 8. Adrian Peterson/RB/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-15): Peterson exploded onto the scene last season, running for over 1300 yards, leading the league in rushing yards per game, and taking home the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. 9. DeMarcus Ware/OLB/Dallas Cowboys (Prisco-9): Last season, Ware had the best season of his career.  He had career-highs in sacks and tackles, and he is only going to improve. 10. Walter Jones/OT/Seattle Seahawks (Prisco-16): Even though the Seahawks have no offensive weapons, the Seahawks have a top 10 offense.  How is it possible?  This man is the reason why. 11. Nnamdi Asomugha/CB/Oakland Raiders (Prisco-29) 12. Brian Westbrook/RB/Philadelphia Eagles (Prisco-20) 13. Reggie Wayne/WR/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-22) 14. Steve Hutchinson/OG/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-19) 15. Albert Haynesworth/DT/Tennessee Titans (Prisco-14) 16. Terrell Owens/WR/Dallas Cowboys (Prisco-13) 17. Jeff Saturday/C/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-NR) 18. Champ Bailey/CB/Denver Broncos (Prisco-5) 19. Shawne Merriman/OLB/San Diego Chargers (Prisco-11) 20. Kevin Williams/DT/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-10) 21. Dwight Freeney/DE/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-25) 22. Ed Reed/S/Baltimore Ravens (Prisco-23) 23. Jason Peters/OT/Buffalo Bills (Prisco-27) 24. Richard Seymour/DE/New England Patriots (Prisco-30) 25. Braylon Edwards/WR/Cleveland Browns (Prisco-34) 26. Devin Hester/RS/Chicago Bears (Prisco-50) 27. Andre Johnson/WR/Houston Texans (Prisco-26) 28. Chad Johnson/WR/Cincinnati Bengals (Prisco-28) 29. Asante Samuel/CB/Philadelphia Eagles (Prisco-37) 30. Patrick Willis/MLB/San Francisco 49ers (Prisco-43) 31. Antonio Gates/TE/San Diego Chargers (Prisco-24) 32. Osi Umenyiora/DE/New York Giants (Prisco-42) 33. Tony Romo/QB/Dallas Cowboys (Prisco-NR) 34. Tony Gonzalez/TE/Kansas City Chiefs (Prisco-46) 35. Steven Jackson/RB/St. Louis Rams (Prisco-33) 36. Patrick Kerney/DE/Seattle Seahawks (Prisco-NR) 37. Mario Williams/DE/Houston Texans (Prisco-6) 38. Ernie Sims/OLB/Detroit Lions (Prisco-39) 39. Larry Fitzgerald/WR/Arizona Cardinals (Prisco-31) 40. Ben Roethlisberger/QB/Pittsburgh Steelers (Prisco-17) 41. Lofa Tatupa/MLB/Seattle Seahawks (Prisco-40) 42. Adrian Wilson/S/Arizona Cardinals (Prisco-NR) 43. Shawn Andrews/OG/Philadelphia Eagles (Prisco-38) 44. Tommie Harris/DT/Chicago Bears (Prisco-36) 45. Pat Williams/DT/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-NR) 46. Aaron Kampman/DE/Green Bay Packers (Prisco-45) 47. Drew Brees/QB/New Orleans Saints (Prisco-35) 48. Brian Urlacher/MLB/Chicago Bears (Prisco-32) 49. Larry Johnson/RB/Kansas City Chiefs (Prisco-NR) 50. Plaxico Burress/WR/New York Giants (Prisco-NR) Unranked Players On My List That Are On Prisco's List: Carson Palmer (8) Charles Woodson (18) Steve Smith (21) Vince Wilfork (41) Kellen Winslow (44) Marcus Trufant (47) Wes Welker (48) Fred Taylor (49) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:49:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284878 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284878 Last year a Chicago Bears fan decided to film his experience at a Bears Eagles game in Philadelphia. The basic idea of the video, is to really see if he would get killed by Eagles fans wearing a Brian Urlacher jersey at the Linc. The home made film starts off bashing Eagles fans, and basically listing off [...] Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:39:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284804 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284804 I bet that headline caught your attention.  Despite the consistent success of a few franchises, the NFL has become a very unpredictable place.  The rollar coaster ride has become particularly bumpy in the NFC with an ever changing fight for dominance.  The era of the mid-90's when Dallas and San Francisco made the NFC Championship a better game than the Super Bowl is over.  A new team will likely be crowned NFC Champion this year.  This is my explanation for how the Bears can get there. Establish The Running Game Believe it or not, the Bears may have done themselves a favor getting rid of Cedric Benson.  He was never able to translate his success in college to success in the NFL.  The Bears kept giving him second chances because they wasted a high first round draft pick on him and were hoping to get a little production for their wasted money.  With Benson out of the way it paves the way for rookie Matt Forte and veteran Adrian Peterson.  Between the two they pose a better chance for the Bears to establish a running game than wasting more time hoping Benson would produce.  Coach Lovie Smith recently said that he likes the Bears running back depth chart and they don't see a need to pursue a free agent running back.  Quarterback Rex Grossman looks like he's running sand when he's scrambling in the pocket, but he throws a beautiful deep ball off play action.  If the Bears have a running game, they can produce some big plays. D-FENCE Last year the offense got most of the attention as the reason the Bears lots.  Let's get something straight right now, the Bears never have and never will pretend to be an offensive team.  They preach defense and then more defense.  Last year the entire defense got banged up, losing both starting cornerbacks, safety Mike Brown, and Tommie Harris played with a bad knee the entire season.  The return of a healthy defense could quickly return the Bears to dominance quicker than critics believe.  The Bears defense got them to the Super Bowl two years ago when all they had on offense was Thomas Jones and a chance-taking Rex Grossman.  This defensive unit can create turnovers, score touchdowns, and win games all by itself.  If the injury bug can stay off their backs this season, the results may look much different than last year. The X-Factor: Devin Hester Last season, the Bears offense was so pathetic that opposing teams were willing to kickoff out-of-bounds and give the Bears the ball on the 40-yard line rather than kick to Devin Hester.  I can tell you from sitting in the stands and watching him on the field, he is the fastest, most ellusive man I have ever seen.  The Bears have talked about letting Hester sit out some kickoffs so he can focus more of his energy on playing wide receiver.  Everyone is holding their breath to see how this experiment works out for the offense.  Last season Hester looked confused after leaving the huddle and frequently had to be reminded his assignment by a fellow receiver, usually Muhsin Muhammed.  Hester has had a full season to study the playbook and if he can make an impact on offense he will offer an immediate spark to ignite scoring.  The quarterback just has to get the ball in Hester's hands and he can carve up the defense on his own.  If the offense can produce, they will either be able to take advantage of the great field position, or teams will have to kick to Hester.  Either option works in the Bears favor. A Deep Pass To……Who? The Bears decided the offense needed to go in a new direction this season.  Last year they got a very talented tight end in Greg Olsen who can run and block and this year they picked up a top tackle in Chris Williams to solidify the line.  Everyone already knows about the running back situation, but the wide receiver corps is a complete unknown.  The top 2 receivers from last season, Muhsin Muhammed and Bernard Berrian, are gone and in are Marty Booker, Brandon Lloyd, rookie Earl Bennett, rookie Marcus Monk, Mark Bradley, Rashied Davis, and Mike Hass.  That's a lot of names isn't it?  That's because the Bears have no idea who will be the starting wide receivers and have brought in a whole new crop to choose from.  Marty Booker had a lot of success the first time he played with the Bears and is happy to be home.  He will be the veteran presence but it is unclear how much talent he has left.  Brandon Lloyd has be praised as the best looking receiver in OTA's and appears to be the most promising prospect of the bunch.  Surprising little has been said about rookie draft picks Bennett and Monk, which isn't good and means they need to step it up in training camp.  Davis and Bradley have been with the team a few years and are good, but far from being great.  Mike Hass just missed making the team last year but made some absolutely amazing catches in the preseason last year and eyes will be on him this year.  I will say one thing, the Bears have made many mistakes in the draft but they have rarely made mistakes with wide receiver.  Booker and Lloyd will be the front runners, but Bennett and Monk may become big producers down the line. NFC NORTH Last year the Bears had a tough time with their own division, getting beat up by the Vikings, Packers, and the Lions.  Hopefully this year the Bears will solve the riddle of how a terrible Lions team managed to give them hell and keep the Vikings' Adrian Peterson from running all over the field.  Brett Favre was always a Bears killer and with him gone the defense should be able to exhale a little bit.  The problem is the NFL North appears to have replaced Favre with the new division star in Peterson.  It will be hard to match up against a good Vikings team, but I will be interested to see how they treat Berrian in the first game.  If the Bears are going to have any success, they have to find a way to at least split the games with their three rivals. Season Schedule Coach Lovie Smith likes to break the season into quarters so I'll do the same.  First quarter: open against the Colts in their new stadium, at Panthers, Bucs, and Eagles.  I would LOVE to see the Bears take out the Colts in their new stadium but I doubt the Bears will have everything ready.  This team will take time to feel each other with so many new faces.  The Bears need to rebound quickly with a win against the Panthers.  The Bears have always enjoyed success against the Bucs and they have bigger problems than the Bears with their roster.  The Eagles are always tough in the beginning of the season with a healthy McNabb.  They'll likely open 2-2. Second quarter: at Lions, at Falcons, Vikings, Lions.  The Bears played the Lions close together last season and it spelled disaster as they confused Bears coaches both times.  This year I doubt they will let the same thing happen.  The Falcons are a few years away from being competitive in the NFL and should offer some relief.  The first match up against the Vikings will be charged up for the Bears to test themselves against the new NFL darling as NFC favorite.  Second quarter record: 3-1. Third quarter: Titans, at Packers, at Rams, at Vikings.  You never know what to expect from the Titans and Vince Young.  However, Brian Urlacher has always matched up well against scrambling quarterbacks by chasing down all over the field.  He did it to Michael Vick and he should be able to do it against Young.  The Bears then have a tough three game stretch of away games but thankfully they are all in the midwest and will save players from travel fatigue.  The Bears will try to take advantage of a Favre-less Packers, shut down the Ram offense, and try to escape Minnesota with a victory.  They will be successful in 2 out of 3 trips.  Third quarter record:  3-1. Fourth quarter:  Jaguars, Saints, Packers, at Texans.  This will be the toughest stretch of the season for the Bears and will test their ability.  By this time they will be in contention for a playoff spot but will have to fight hard to keep it.  The Bears play the Jaguars on Sunday and then must prepare for the Saints on Thursday night.  The Jaguars are a physical team and may present a problem for players to be ready by Thursday for a talented Saints team.  I fear at best they will split these games and could possibly drop them both.  The Bears will have no problem getting focused for the Packers game at Soldier Field on December 22nd for Monday Night Football.  The house will be rocking and the Bears will be looking to put on a good show.  The Texans offer a nice trip to warm Texas and hopefully wrap up a playoff spot.  Fourth quarter record:  2-2.  That leaves the Bears with a record of 10-6 and in the NFC that will always get you to the playoffs.  Playoff Match Ups The good news about a good Minnesota team is that if the Bears meet them in the playoffs, they will be very familiar with each other.  The more experience you have with a team, regardless of talent, the better chance you have to find a way to beat them.  Teams like the Saints and Cowboys are unpredictable but talented and may face challenges for the Bears.  However, no NFC team has really established itself as a top team beyond ranking speculation.  As we have seen, a key injury to the Cowboys or Saints lineup can leave them vulnerable.  A lot of things can happen in a football season.  As the saying goes, any given sunday.  The opportunities are there for the Bears if they can seize it.  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:00:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281317 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281317 The Chicago Bears accounced this morning that they have given defensive tackle Tommie Harris a 4-year extension.  Although the organization declined to comment on the amount of the contract, the deal is speculated to be worth about $40 million with $18 million guaranteed.  The deal would make Harris the highest paid defensive tackle in franchise history and in league history.  Harris is considered one of the most dominant young defensive tackles in the game and in the last year of his rookie contract.  If allowed on the free agent market, he would have landed a huge deal in a new city.  With that type of leverage the Bears didn't have much of a choice other than to award him with their biggest contract ever.  The Bears will probably have to do the same in the coming weeks as they try to sign an extension with already legendary returner Devin Hester.  The deal also allows Harris to still test the free agent market when he will have a high demand.  When this extension runs out he will still be 29 years old and may command a contract even more lucrative than the one he just signed.  Harris has already been to 3 straight Pro Bowls in his 4 years in the league and has established himself as a force in the middle of the field.  Offensive lines usually have to devote a double team to Harris, leaving linebackers free to roam the field, a key to success for Brian Urlacher.  Harris has also had some issues with injuries but always bounces back at full strength or is willing to play injured to help his team.  In the week 3 matchup last year against the Cowboys, Harris injured his knee and opted to play out the remainder of the season on a bad knee rather than take time off.  The move also ensures the Bears have a strong core on their defense that will be around for at least the next few years.  Tommie Harris joins Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Charles Tillman, Nathan Vasher, and Alex Brown in the list of long-term players.  For more NFL news please visit:  FanSided Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:57:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280410 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280410 With Training Camp fast approaching I wanted to put the spotlight on the Bears that will have to step up or prove themselves in their respective position. QB:  Rex Grossman This one goes without saying.  The Bears brought him back with a 1-year deal to try to once-and-for-all slay his demons and show that he can compete in the NFL consistently and not just show flashes of greatness followed by a game-ending interception. RB:  Matt Forte Isn't this what every rookie dreams of when they are drafted?  The starting spot has basically been handed to Forte, now he has to step it up and show that he deserves it.  Coaches have been raving about his skills during OTA's but things are different with the pads on.  The organization is holding its breath for the first few weeks of training camp to see how the youngster runs routes when he's being chased down by Urlacher and Co. in full contact drills.  If things don't turn out well, the Bears may become big players on the running back market. WR:  Brandon Lloyd There is a lot of attention being paid to Devin Hester but all Hester really needs is the ball in his hands and he can create his own plays.  It appears the real score for the Bears on the free agent market was landing Lloyd out of Washington.  Word from the Bears is he looks great in drills so far this summer and he appears to be distancing himself from the pack as the number 1 receiver.  If he has a strong training camp Lloyd may be able to resurrect his career as a top wide out. TE:  Greg Olsen Olsen has put together some flashy plays and has an incredible ability to go up and get after the ball.  Bears quarterbacks need to look to him more often and hopefully will rely on him now that he has more experience.  The Bears resigned Desmond Clark so Olsen will platoon for playing time.  Both players are known for their good hands and ability to spread the field, but Olsen has blazing speed and incredible height to go along with it.  Olsen has done everything right so far, he just needs to get more familiar with his quarterbacks and make sure they don't forget to look for him. OT:  Chris Williams Ok rook, time to show us what you got.  Chicago is not known for their great first round draft picks so Williams will have a lot of pressure on him to perform and perform well.  Reporters and fans will be on his every step to see if maybe, just maybe, a first round draft pick will come through.  He'll have a lot of veteran mentors on the line and hopefully he'll be up to the task. OG: Terrence Metcalf Entering into his seventh season in the league he has seen some short stints as a starter but the team has never had full faith in him.  Now that Rueben Brown has departed, the job is his to lose.  He will have to show coaches that he is ready to be a part of the offensive line and hold his own.  Given his contribution in the past I think he's ready to be in the spotlight full time.  C:  Olin Kreutz Kreutz has long been considered the cog holding the Bears offensive line together and their undeniable leader.  However, last year there was a sudden drop off in his productivity and he didn't look like his normal self.  As a result the entire offensive line looked unprepared and confused all season.  The success of the O-line starts and ends with Kreutz.  He needs to get back into his old form if this offense is going to have a chance to move the ball. DE:  Mark Anderson After a flashy rookie season, Anderson was given the opportunity to start at end over veteran Alex Brown and he folded under the pressure.  His inability to handle the run distracted him from focusing his energy on being a great pass rusher.  The Bears decided to resign Brown to a longer deal and put him back on the starting line for his experience to contain running backs.  Anderson will return to his 3rd down role as a pass rushing threat on the edge.  If Anderson can't find his rookie spark, he may find himself replacable down the line. DT:  Matt Toeaina I had a hard time with this one because the real attention will be paid to Israel Idonije, who has put his time in as a special teamer and is trying to win a job as starting DT.  However, I'll be particularly interested in watching the development of Toeaina.  When the Bears were thin at the position towards the end of last season, they signed Toeaina and he burst into the backfield making plays against the Minnesota Vikings on Adrian Peterson.  Any kid that can shed a block and chase down Peterson in the backfield is someone I want to keep an eye on.  It may have been a fluke burst of adrenaline so he could make the team, but if not……you never know. LB:  Brian Urlacher Urlacher may be the face of the defense but he also is admittedly playing with an arthritic lower back and coming off surgery on his neck this offseason.  Eyes will be on Urlacher the first time he participates in contract drills to see how that back neck and back are going to hold up.  It appears the neck is healed, but he will likely have to play the rest of his career dealing with an aching lower back. CB:  Nathan Vasher There is a reason why they call him "The Interceptor."  Vasher was injured most of last season and you could see how his absense had an effect on the team.  When he returned to play a couple games the defense had a different swagger and more confidence in their play.  Vasher also turned up with an interception.  He's got a nose for the ball and when healthy and paired up with Charles Tillman, they can shut down opposing receivers.  He needs to be healthy and get back to form for this defense to return to dominance. S:  Mike Brown If you have never seen Mike Brown play I cannot even begin to describe him to you.  He is to the Bears what Mark Prior was to the Chicago Cubs.  He is not only Pro Bowl caliber, he is possibly a Hall Of Fame caliber player that has been sidelined by injuries his entire career.  When he is on the field the Bears defense looks almost unstoppable.  He will stop the run(101 tackles his rookie year), cover wide receivers, and has a knack for coming up with interceptions(14) and returning them for touchdowns (He is the franchise leader with 7 defensive TD's).  He is the total package.  When he plays the Tampa Cover-2 defense is running at it's best and will give an opposing quarterback nightmares.  Last season he played in only one game and had to be taken off the field with an injury.  After the game he broke down in tears in frustration over his career.  He wasn't sure if he would return but he agreed with the Bears to give it one more shot.  Every Bear fan and player prays that Brown can stay healthy and make a huge difference on this defense.   Oh, and please be sure to visit our new Fan-Sided Main Page!:  FanSided Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:11:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279702 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279702 Whatifsports looks at the NFC North, where the Vikings will have the best defense in the league, led by Jared Allen. In Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Grant will help prevent a post Brett-Favre retirement letdown and the Pack will make another playoff appearance. Kevin Smith is going to be big for the Lions, while Matt Forte will benefit the most from Cedric Benson's troubles. Click below to read more, including team analysis, projected scores for each game, and fantasy numbers. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:59:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279515 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279515 Will Devin Hester suffer in the return game now that the Bears are trying to transform him into the #1 receiving option in Chicago? In my opinion, it's a disaster. Having Devin on the field every single play is like driving your Ferrari to Wal-Mart to pick up groceries. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:36:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/276085 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/276085 The Chicago Bears are planning to have Devin Hester as their #1 wide receiver in 2008. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:01:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275975 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275975 The Chicago Bears were quite the disappointment in the 2007 season as almost no one lived up to expectations. Unless you played in a canyon-deep league, the Bears were a fantasy football wasteland for the most part. Make sure to read what Bruno Boys Fantasy Football staff writer Joel Stubblefield has to say about the Chicago Bears heading into the 2008 season by clicking below. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:31:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275970 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275970 The Eagles did not make the playoffs last year but according to this sportingnews.com article they are going to make it to the post season tournament this upcoming year. Read the article and comment on it Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:10:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275669 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/275669 As ridiculous as it sounds, Urlacher is not happy with the nine-year, $57 million deal that he signed in 2003. That's right folks, a professional athlete is complaining that his mega multi-million dollar deal is not big enough. Go figure. Fri, 30 May 2008 18:28:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/272582 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/272582 Besides having Urlacher wanting a new deal, looks like Devin Hester is feeling the same way. This cant be good for a team that's not too far removed from a SB appearance. But the owners decision to opt out of the current CBA isnt a good sign for Hester, because if 2010 is an uncapped year that mean he wont see FA till 2011. Thu, 22 May 2008 21:41:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/269891 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/269891 Today's decision by NFL owners to opt out of the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Players Association could have titanic implications. We're not talking about a boat that hits an iceberg, we're talking about a kick returner that hits a hole and is gone... Wed, 21 May 2008 03:21:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/269243 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/269243