We all saw this coming. Today veteran CB Ricky Manning Jr. was released by the Chicago Bears. “Getting released was more emotional for my wife than me,” Manning Jr said. “She was a little upset that they said I was a part of the program, then they released me this late in the process when [...]
Archives for August, 2008
Rex Grossman: Just Dealing With His Backup Role
Today’s practice ended and Rex Grossman final addressed the media. He has waited to talk since losing the starting QB job to Kyle Orton. Rex said “You just have to deal with it, There’s no other option.” Rex also said “I was a little surprised but I’ve had some time to digest it and I’ll [...]
Chicago Bears: Name Kyle Orton Opening Day Starter.
It was announced today, that Kyle Orton will be the Chicago Bears opening day starter, as he beat out Rex Grossman, in a QB competition which lasted from training camp to last week in Seattle. Apparently he beat out Rex Grossman, who many think played terrible last week, played behind a terrible offensive line. No [...]
Who Will Win The Starting QB Job, Rex Or Kyle?
Who do you think will be the Chicago Bears starting QB at the start of the 2008 season? I think both QB’s know the system very well. Lets look at Kyle Orton’s stats first. Kyle Orton’s Football Career: Kyle Orton was predicted as a first round pick in 2005, but fell to the Bears in [...]
Ex- Bears Muhsin Muhammad And Tank Johnson Have Comments For Their Former Team
For a guy who led the NFL, the last two years in dropped passes to say something rude about his ex-team is wrong. Two days ago ex-Chicago Bear Muhsin Muhammad told Peter King of SI.com “That’s right. It’s where receivers go to die.” What Muhsin Muhammad said made it into Peter King’s Quotes of the [...]
Bears Looking at Bringing Fred Miller Or Ruben Brown Back
Since they might have first-round pick Chris Williams gone until November, the Chicago Bears have reportedly have thought about bringing veteran tackle Fred Miller or guard Ruben Brown back to the team. The Chicago Bears released Fred Miller in February of this year for salary cap reasons. Miller had two years left on his five-year, [...]
Chicago Bears: What Did We Learn From the First Preseason Game?
What did we learn from the first Chicago Bears preseason game of 2008 against the Kansas City Chiefs? We learned that they have three quarterbacks on the roster. They don’t just have Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman, they have Caleb Hanie too. This guy played well in his first action in the league. Hanie is [...]
Bears name Orton the starter for tommorow’s night first preseason game
The Chicago Bears named Kyle Orton the starter for the Bears first preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. But, the reps between both QB’s will be the same. Rex Grossman will come into the first half, so don’t worry you will get to see both of them in the game. Grossman will start next [...]
Aaron Rodgers: He Can’t Possibly Beat Brett Favre Out for the No. 1 Job, Can He?
The Green Bay Packers had Aaron Rodgers taking all the snaps this offseason as the No. 1 QB, but now that future Hall of Famer Brett Favre has come back, the job looks to be Brett’s to take. As I look at it Brett Favre was the second best QB last season, behind Tom Brady, [...]
Bears Player Preview: Kellen Davis
Today I will preview the Chicago Bears’ second fifth round pick, Kellen Davis, on Chicago Bears Player Preview. This guy is 6’7″ and 262 Ibs. Kellen Davis will replace TE John Gilmore who left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this off-season. Kellen Davis enjoyed his years in college at Michigan State. Davis will take Muhsin [...]
