Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Testaverde back, Pennington and Fiedler gone for Jets: "To be a teacher ... or to play"
I love football. I think it is great to hear this story about a fantastic player and person. I know it is a non-Bear, but still... He wants to do well for his team, in no matter what capacity they need him...
``I called Herm and said, `I am here in whatever capacity you need me,''' Testaverde said. ``To be a teacher ... or to play, to be a starter or a backup. I want to get this team back on track to where everybody expects it to be. Whatever that role is ... I feel in a good enough position to do that.''
- Slim Tim
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Bears Week 3 MVB.
I have to give it to someone... so it goes to Thomas Jones who ground out over 100 very tough yards.
- Slim Tim
- Slim Tim
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Bears Week 2 MVB
Ian Scott - Nice play in week 2 lead to Bears win. Big INT to jump start the team.
- Slim Tim
- Slim Tim
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Bears News - Chad Johnson Cuts Chatter for Bears
Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Johnson Cuts Chatter for Bears: "...he was intimidated by the physical nature of the Chicago defense, he was uncharacteristically kind when it came to talking about the Bears."
This was Chad Johnson talking about the Bears. Normally he would be mouthing off and calling out players individually. Now when he calls their names, it is showing respect, not the reverse... An interesting read nonetheless.
- Slim Tim
This was Chad Johnson talking about the Bears. Normally he would be mouthing off and calling out players individually. Now when he calls their names, it is showing respect, not the reverse... An interesting read nonetheless.
- Slim Tim
Monday, September 19, 2005
Slim Tim's List of Favorite Non-Bears Current Players
* This list is subject to change *
Tiki Barber - love this guy's heart.
Byron Leftwich - Tough guy.
Brett Favre - Plays like a Bear.
Brandon Jacobs - Brings SIU to the national level every time he touches the ball.
Mike Alstott - Proud to be a Buccaneer, I can respect that.
Sean Alexander - Gets no respect for what he has done...
Dante Hall
Warrick Dunn
Michael Strahan - Always smiling.
Chris Hovan - Good motor, never stops.
Ed Reed - Just watch the guy play... you'll get it.
Dwight Freeney - fireplug
Mike Vrabel
-Slim Tim
Tiki Barber - love this guy's heart.
Byron Leftwich - Tough guy.
Brett Favre - Plays like a Bear.
Brandon Jacobs - Brings SIU to the national level every time he touches the ball.
Mike Alstott - Proud to be a Buccaneer, I can respect that.
Sean Alexander - Gets no respect for what he has done...
Dante Hall
Warrick Dunn
Michael Strahan - Always smiling.
Chris Hovan - Good motor, never stops.
Ed Reed - Just watch the guy play... you'll get it.
Dwight Freeney - fireplug
Mike Vrabel
-Slim Tim
Bears beat Detroit Soundly.
Offensively, I like what Ron Turner has done. No smoke and mirrors like Gary Crowton, no unnecessary movement before the snap like Terry Shea. This was straight forward, block your man, create holes, pound the ball football. Nice going Ron!!!
- Slim Tim
- Slim Tim
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Don't Despair Orton Fans...
Ryan Leaf won his first game,
Ryan Leaf won his second game as well
Peyton Manning lost his first game
Peyton Manning also lost his first 4 games.... and was only 3-13 his first season (13-3 his second season)
- Slim Tim.
Ryan Leaf won his second game as well
Peyton Manning lost his first game
Peyton Manning also lost his first 4 games.... and was only 3-13 his first season (13-3 his second season)
- Slim Tim.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Slim Tim's Top Ten List of Players the Bears can Ill Afford to Lose to Injury.
Injuries happen in the NFL every week. The Bears have gotten their fair share of injuries the past few years. This year, they have already lost their starting Quarterback for most, if not all, of the year. I have composed my list of the Bears that I feel cannot get injured. If these players get injured, it will have the most demoralizing effect on the team due to their leadership and general lack of depth behind them.
1. Olin Kreutz - anchors the O-Line. Losing him would definitely be the worst loss
2. Muhsin Muhammad - Big dropoff at WR after Moose
3. John Tait - Needs to have big year
4. Brian Urlacher - Has to be in every game
5. Thomas Jones - Benson is unproven and Peterson is good but not good enough
6. Peanut Tillman - Excellent cover corner and two rookies are backups
7. Kyle Orton - Although unproven, we can't lose another QB
8. Tommie Harris - Gets better each game
9. Lance Briggs - Poised to have ProBowl year
10. Mike Brown - New position needs him on the field every week
* Notable players I have left off of the list:
Adewale Oguleye or Alex Brown - Depth behind them is OK
Terrance Metcalf - Is he all that good to start with?
Mike Green - Todd Johnson is a player.
Hunter Hillenmeyer - Joe Odom is a good backup.
Desmond Clark - Hasn't distinguished himself as a "need to have" player yet.
- Slim Tim
1. Olin Kreutz - anchors the O-Line. Losing him would definitely be the worst loss
2. Muhsin Muhammad - Big dropoff at WR after Moose
3. John Tait - Needs to have big year
4. Brian Urlacher - Has to be in every game
5. Thomas Jones - Benson is unproven and Peterson is good but not good enough
6. Peanut Tillman - Excellent cover corner and two rookies are backups
7. Kyle Orton - Although unproven, we can't lose another QB
8. Tommie Harris - Gets better each game
9. Lance Briggs - Poised to have ProBowl year
10. Mike Brown - New position needs him on the field every week
* Notable players I have left off of the list:
Adewale Oguleye or Alex Brown - Depth behind them is OK
Terrance Metcalf - Is he all that good to start with?
Mike Green - Todd Johnson is a player.
Hunter Hillenmeyer - Joe Odom is a good backup.
Desmond Clark - Hasn't distinguished himself as a "need to have" player yet.
- Slim Tim
2005 Chicago Bears Roster Breakdown
I just wanted to add a little insight behind the players that make up the 53 members of the Chicago Bears Roster.
1. The positional breakdown is as follows:
DB 11
DL 8
OL 8
LB 6
WR 6
QB 4
RB 4
SP 3
TE 3
The things that jump off the chart are:
2. The 4 QBs that they are carrying - most teams only carry 3. I think that once Rex comes back, one of the QBs will be sent to the practice squad, at that point in time, it could be any of the QBs on the roster.
3. They opted to carry at least as many offensive linemen as defensive linemen. I feel that Qasim Mitchell is not good enough to wear an NFL uniform, so it is hard to count all of the Offensive Linemen. Thatwithstanding, depth on the Offensive Line will be critical this year to offset the injuries that are bound to happen.
4. Every time I look wih awe that they opt to carry 3 specialists on their team, i.e. Kicker, Punter AND Longsnapper, I think back to how many times in the years that Patrick Mannelly has been part of the team that they have had problems with long snaps and it makes sense. I am kinda torn, though only because that is a roster spot that could be used for a backup Offensive Lineman.
5. The Bears are carrying a lot of Defensive Backs. The 11 that make up the 53 man roster does not include Cameron Worrell and Anfonso Marshall, who are injured.
6. 7 Rookies make up the 53 man roster -
Bradley, Mark
Benson, Cedric
Orton, Kyle
Holly, Daven
Davis, Rashied
Harris, Chris
McGowan, Brandon
7. 11 members of the Chicago Bears are over 300 lbs.:
63 Garza, Roberto 300
91 Harris, Tommie 300
99 Johnson, Tank 300
74 Brown, Ruben 300
95 Scott, Ian 302
76 Tait, John 315
75 Colombo, Marc 317
70 Boone, Alfonso 318
60 Metcalf, Terrence 318
69 Miller, Fred 320
72 Mitchell, Qasim 355
8. The average weight of the 53 man roster is 240.25 lbs.
9. The average experience of the 53 man roster is 4.28 years.
10. The state representing the most hometowns of the Bears is Florida. 6 Players' hometowns are in Florida:
Blake,Jeff
Johnson,Todd
Scott,Ian
Peterson,Adrian
Brown,Alex
Clark,Desmond
That's all for now. I might add a little more once I have had time to think about the roster a little bit more.
- Slim Tim
1. The positional breakdown is as follows:
DB 11
DL 8
OL 8
LB 6
WR 6
QB 4
RB 4
SP 3
TE 3
The things that jump off the chart are:
2. The 4 QBs that they are carrying - most teams only carry 3. I think that once Rex comes back, one of the QBs will be sent to the practice squad, at that point in time, it could be any of the QBs on the roster.
3. They opted to carry at least as many offensive linemen as defensive linemen. I feel that Qasim Mitchell is not good enough to wear an NFL uniform, so it is hard to count all of the Offensive Linemen. Thatwithstanding, depth on the Offensive Line will be critical this year to offset the injuries that are bound to happen.
4. Every time I look wih awe that they opt to carry 3 specialists on their team, i.e. Kicker, Punter AND Longsnapper, I think back to how many times in the years that Patrick Mannelly has been part of the team that they have had problems with long snaps and it makes sense. I am kinda torn, though only because that is a roster spot that could be used for a backup Offensive Lineman.
5. The Bears are carrying a lot of Defensive Backs. The 11 that make up the 53 man roster does not include Cameron Worrell and Anfonso Marshall, who are injured.
6. 7 Rookies make up the 53 man roster -
Bradley, Mark
Benson, Cedric
Orton, Kyle
Holly, Daven
Davis, Rashied
Harris, Chris
McGowan, Brandon
7. 11 members of the Chicago Bears are over 300 lbs.:
63 Garza, Roberto 300
91 Harris, Tommie 300
99 Johnson, Tank 300
74 Brown, Ruben 300
95 Scott, Ian 302
76 Tait, John 315
75 Colombo, Marc 317
70 Boone, Alfonso 318
60 Metcalf, Terrence 318
69 Miller, Fred 320
72 Mitchell, Qasim 355
8. The average weight of the 53 man roster is 240.25 lbs.
9. The average experience of the 53 man roster is 4.28 years.
10. The state representing the most hometowns of the Bears is Florida. 6 Players' hometowns are in Florida:
Blake,Jeff
Johnson,Todd
Scott,Ian
Peterson,Adrian
Brown,Alex
Clark,Desmond
That's all for now. I might add a little more once I have had time to think about the roster a little bit more.
- Slim Tim
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Reason For Optimism Part 2
Sports Betting and Gambling Odds Online: "Chicago has the best defense in the division, if not the entire NFC."
I found this article from some gambling site... I love it! Positive Bear Love! Since there is not enough positive info out there for the beloved Bears, I thought I would share... and I quote "Chicago has the best defense in the division, if not the entire NFC."
- Slim Tim
I found this article from some gambling site... I love it! Positive Bear Love! Since there is not enough positive info out there for the beloved Bears, I thought I would share... and I quote "Chicago has the best defense in the division, if not the entire NFC."
- Slim Tim
Chicago Bears getting no respect...
Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Patriots meet Moss as big favorites: "Chicago (plus 6) at Washington"
Firstly, DAVE GOLDBERG, AP Football Writer has the Redskins winning 11-4. What the heck kind of score is 11-4? Now, I could see the Bears getting two safeties... but to then not convert even one of those safeties into at least a field goal.... ALL GAME. Two safeties? I know their offense is not that great, but we have Jerry Azumah returning kickoffs... Man, 11-4 - no respect.
Secondly, there's the now infamous 32nd in the league pick by SI's Dr. Z. Again, no respect.
Lastly there is the Vegas odds, at 40/1... I might have to throw down some $$$ on that bet. - no respect.
This year, the Bear are going to have to prove people wrong and gain back some of that respect.
- Slim Tim.
Firstly, DAVE GOLDBERG, AP Football Writer has the Redskins winning 11-4. What the heck kind of score is 11-4? Now, I could see the Bears getting two safeties... but to then not convert even one of those safeties into at least a field goal.... ALL GAME. Two safeties? I know their offense is not that great, but we have Jerry Azumah returning kickoffs... Man, 11-4 - no respect.
Secondly, there's the now infamous 32nd in the league pick by SI's Dr. Z. Again, no respect.
Lastly there is the Vegas odds, at 40/1... I might have to throw down some $$$ on that bet. - no respect.
This year, the Bear are going to have to prove people wrong and gain back some of that respect.
- Slim Tim.
Denver Broncos - automatically overtake Chicago Bears at 32nd team in NFL...
According to the Rocky Mountain News, the Broncos are close to a deal with former first-round wide receiver David Terrell to take the roster spot left vacant by the retirement of Jerry Rice. Terrell was released by the Patriots last weekend.
Whoa, the Broncos must be seriously hurting, or seriously stupid.
- Slim Tim
UPDATE:
Denver signs wide receiver Terrell.
- Slim Tim
Whoa, the Broncos must be seriously hurting, or seriously stupid.
- Slim Tim
UPDATE:
Denver signs wide receiver Terrell.
- Slim Tim
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Slim Tim's 10 Ten List of Favorite Post-Superbowl Bears.
Here is the list of my personal favorite Post-Superbowl Bears. I ranked the top ten and then decided I still had some favorites I needed to mention so I listed them on down to number 30. (I had some time to ponder this message and this really isn't a list of the top performers, but just my favorite players - hard workers, good people)
1. Tom Waddle
2. Chris Zorich
3. Brian Urlacher
4. Neal Anderson
5. Anthony Thomas
6. Jim Flanigan
7. Trace Armstrong
8. Raymont Harris
9. Olin Kreutz
10. Jim Miller
11. Warrick Holdman
12. Maurice Douglass
13. Peanut Tillman
14. Glen Kozlowski
15. Alex Brown
16. Brad Muster
17. Wendell Davis
18. Jerry Azumah
19. Mark Carrier
20. Donnell Woolford
21. Jerry Fontenot
22. James Williams
23. Bobby Engram
24. Marty Booker
25. Roosevelt Colvin
26. Ted Washington
27. Dante Jones
28. Mike Brown
29. Tommie Harris
30. Cap Boso
- Slim Tim.
1. Tom Waddle
2. Chris Zorich
3. Brian Urlacher
4. Neal Anderson
5. Anthony Thomas
6. Jim Flanigan
7. Trace Armstrong
8. Raymont Harris
9. Olin Kreutz
10. Jim Miller
11. Warrick Holdman
12. Maurice Douglass
13. Peanut Tillman
14. Glen Kozlowski
15. Alex Brown
16. Brad Muster
17. Wendell Davis
18. Jerry Azumah
19. Mark Carrier
20. Donnell Woolford
21. Jerry Fontenot
22. James Williams
23. Bobby Engram
24. Marty Booker
25. Roosevelt Colvin
26. Ted Washington
27. Dante Jones
28. Mike Brown
29. Tommie Harris
30. Cap Boso
- Slim Tim.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Latest Superbowl Odds.
Team (Last updated August 30, 2005)
New England Patriots 2/1
Green Bay Packers 7/2
Philadelphia Eagles 5/1
Indianapolis Colts 6/1
Minnesota Vikings 7/1
Atlanta Falcons 8/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 11/1
Baltimore Ravens 12/1
San Diego Chargers 15/1
Dallas Cowboys 15/1
New York Jets 17/1
Kansas City Chiefs 17/1
Carolina Panthers 17/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 17/1
Denver Broncos 20/1
Buffalo Bills 20/1
Oakland Raiders 20/1
St. Louis Rams 22/1
Seattle Seahawks 25/1
Cincinatti Bengals 25/1
Washington Redskins 30/1
Detroit Lions 30/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40/1
New York Giants 40/1
Arizona Cardinals 40/1
Chicago Bears 40/1
Tennessee Titans 50/1
Houston Texans 60/1
New Orleans Saints 65/1
Miami Dolphins 70/1
Cleveland Browns 100/1
San Francisco 49ers 150/1
New England Patriots 2/1
Green Bay Packers 7/2
Philadelphia Eagles 5/1
Indianapolis Colts 6/1
Minnesota Vikings 7/1
Atlanta Falcons 8/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 11/1
Baltimore Ravens 12/1
San Diego Chargers 15/1
Dallas Cowboys 15/1
New York Jets 17/1
Kansas City Chiefs 17/1
Carolina Panthers 17/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 17/1
Denver Broncos 20/1
Buffalo Bills 20/1
Oakland Raiders 20/1
St. Louis Rams 22/1
Seattle Seahawks 25/1
Cincinatti Bengals 25/1
Washington Redskins 30/1
Detroit Lions 30/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40/1
New York Giants 40/1
Arizona Cardinals 40/1
Chicago Bears 40/1
Tennessee Titans 50/1
Houston Texans 60/1
New Orleans Saints 65/1
Miami Dolphins 70/1
Cleveland Browns 100/1
San Francisco 49ers 150/1
Bears - 2004 starters without jobs...
Here a smattering of 2004 Chicago Bears starters now out of football...
David Terrell was just released by the NE Patriots... Who knew? I'll tell you... everyone who watched him play in Chicago knew, that's who...
Jonathan Quinn was released by the KC Chiefs. This of course is no big surprise at all.
Chad Hutchinson getting cut was not big surprise either.
- Slim Tim.
David Terrell was just released by the NE Patriots... Who knew? I'll tell you... everyone who watched him play in Chicago knew, that's who...
Jonathan Quinn was released by the KC Chiefs. This of course is no big surprise at all.
Chad Hutchinson getting cut was not big surprise either.
- Slim Tim.
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