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The NFL should step in and move that team back to San Diego, else some other town that will actually support them like Oklahoma City, Portland, Salt Lake, etc. Call it a “move Mulligan” or something. The Rams are doing fine in LA. One team there is more than enough.Look for Jordan Howard to have a breakout game against Miami. The Bears are 3-0 since I bought my wife her new Chicago Bears ball cap & zip-up jacket. You are welcome.Jon Gruden is my All-Time Favorite Raider.I asked my fellow WCG contributors if they had a first-quarter Cold Take they want to share, and here are their answers:Andrew Link: Neither side of the ball has reached their potential. The offensive side of the ball is well-documented. As the season progresses, we should continue to see growth from Trubisky and the offense as a whole. The key for this offense is going to be keeping everyone involved and playing off of the individual match-ups that each game provides. 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That said, they are ahead of where we thought they would be so come later in the season as everything gels, we could be playing with house money.Lester Wiltfong, Jr.: Jordan Howard is going to be fine. His numbers are down partly because of the game-plans, but also partly because of the game-flow. Matt Nagy is still trying to find a comfort level with his play calling and how to best utilize all the talent -- and there is a lot of talent -- on his offense.Aaron Leming: The Bears are the best team in the NFC North. Will it end up like that in Week 17? I’m not sure but I truly believe they are the most complete team through 5 weeks. They have the best defense & to this point it hasn’t been that close & if they have a middle of the road offense, they aren’t going to lose many games. The Bears season will be defined within their division & I think the final 5 games within the North will surprise a lot of people. Josh Sunderbruch: The secondary is deeper than we think. The injuries the secondary took had some people scared, but there is decent depth on this roster. The special teams players can step up, for example, when the Bears need then to.ErikC. Duerrwaechter: There’s plenty to be optimistic about with this team. The Bears’ defense has already ascended to the top of the league as one of the most dominant units in 2018. Khalil Mack is a real contender for the league’s MVP award. With that said, there’s contributions being made from each level; from the D-Line to the secondary. Meanwhile, the offense is still coming together. And that was to be expected, with an entirely new offense being installed with plenty of new faces. Trubisky has improved slowly through the first 4 weeks. He needs to continue improving, if this Bears team is to compete for the long-term. And where I’d like to see Jordan Howard get more involved with the run game, the blocking up front hasn’t been great. That might change with James Daniels potentially taking over at LG. Once every component on offense gets rolling, it’s going to be a formidable unit to play against. Robert Zeglinski: Trey Burton is the best and most valuable skill position player (non-quarterback) the Bears possess. That’s better than each of Jordan Howard, Tarik Cohen, Allen Robinson, the whole lot. He’s the Earth of the Bears’ “Earth, Wind, & Fire” at tight end. Seeing how he versatile he is in lining up all over the field and excelling as a fullback, split-out receiver, and even in-line tight end makes me appreciate Chicago’s offensive Swiss Army Knife more. He’s a talented worker bee up to any task asked of him. Burton’s numbers through a month as a receiver (11 receptions [url=http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-aaron-lynch-jersey]http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-aaron-lynch-jersey[/url] , 176 yards, two touchdowns) aren’t impressive at a glance. I think that’s more of a product of Burton and the Bears offense getting into sync, since the entire passing offense didn’t break through until Week 4. Seeing how Burton’s produced that yardage from everywhere and how often he’s come through for Trubisky in small sample sizes, makes me think we’re heading for a major, consistent breakthrough for the tight end in the last 12 games of the 2018 season. Burton will in all likelihood never be a Pro Bowl tight end because he’s not that good, and there are so many capable weapons on this Bears offense that can take away from his production and eye-popping numbers. But that doesn’t mean he can’t settle in firmly to the tier of very good just below it, or that his value is in any way diminished. Jacob Infante: The Bears are not an elite team, and a deep playoff run is incredibly unlikely. However, this very well could be a team that is still atop of NFC North for quite some time. Given Detroit’s hot-and-cold style of play, Minnesota’s general disarray and Green Bay’s relying on an injured Aaron Rodgers, things are lining up for Chicago to take control of the division. Granted, some of their rivals’ issues could be fixed later in the year, but the Bears have the pure talent on both sides of the ball to at least stay competitive with most teams in the league. Khalil Mack has played a huge role in revamping their defense, while Mitchell Trubisky has displayed in flashes what their offense can eventually develop into. 2018 might not be the year that they become true Super Bowl contenders, but the Bears are more than just a flash in the pan.Whiskey Ranger: Trubisky is still far from a finished product. He looked great against the Bucs, and did a lot of the things you want him to do vs a poor secondary. At the same time, he did miss on some easy throws, and missed a couple of reads. Nothing glaring, but still mistakes that a better D would have capitalized on. That should get better with time. He’s going to have some rough games again this season, so don’t get too down when he does, but he showed us what he’s capable of when he puts it all together. And boy, was it a sight to behold!Kev H: If the Bears had Wade Phillips instead of Vic Fangio I don’t think other teams would even score points. So what do you think, Chicago Bears fans... let’s hear it, spill the beans!
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As of now, the bolts are slated to have four defensive linemen that will hit the free agent market..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers Humor2019 Chargers Draft Profile: Clemson DT Dexter Lawrence New,14commentsPDTShareTweetShareShare2019 Chargers Draft Profile: Clemson DT Dexter Lawrence Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY SportsThe interior of The Chargers defensive line could look very different when the 2019 season begins. As of now, the bolts are slated to have four defensive linemen that will hit the free agent market when the new league year commences on March 13th. Brandon Mebane [url=http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-kyle-emanuel-jersey]http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-kyle-emanuel-jersey[/url] , Corey Liuget, Darius Philon and Damion Square have expiring contracts and all could be in could be in new uniforms next season. 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After leading all defensive lineman at the combine with 36 reps on the bench press and turning in an impressive 40 time of 5.05, Lawrence was off to a great start at the combine. However it would be short lived as Lawrence suffered a minor quad injury that forced him out of the rest of the drills in Indianapolis.Luckily, the injury is not expected to keep the former tiger from performing at Clemson’s pro-day on March 14th. Lawrence has earned his reputation as an exceptional two down run defender.But teams that value interior pass rush may not see that from him at the next level. Still, his college production still has draft analysis looking at Lawrence as a potential first round pick. Daniel Jeremiah currently ranks the former tiger at No. 31 on his big board and ESPN’s Todd McShay recently mocked Lawrence to The Chargers with the 28th overall selection. Since Tom Telesco became general manager of The Chargers, the team has not spent higher than a 3rd round pick on a defensive tackle. BFTB’s own Louis Gorlini makes a strong argument as to why The Chargers have historically undervalued the defensive tackle spot and why fans should not expect the team to spend a first round pick on the position. Los Angeles could look to free agency to add another veteran to their defensive front. Additionally [url=http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-mike-williams-jersey]Mike Williams Jersey[/url] , The NFL draft is extremely deep at the the defensive line position, which could afford The Chargers the opportunity to focus their efforts on other areas of need in the higher rounds. With the free agency looming and the possibility of the line lacking serious depth, there is definitely an argument to be made as to why Lawrence would make sense for The Chargers to select him at 28. Could this finally be the year that Telesco puts a high investment on the interior of the defensive line? Only time will tell.
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Williams has caught a touchdown pass in all four games. ... Josh Jacobs had 17 carries for 79 yards on a day the Raiders had 188 yards rushing. ... Oakland won its second road game since Gruden returned to the team last season.Colts: Indy rushed 23 times for 81 yards. ... Zach Pascal had four receptions for 72 yards. ... Adam Vinatieri made three extra points and a 26-yard field goal, but missed a 57-yard field goal attempt that slid wide left late in the first half of his 197th game with the Colts. ... Indy's seven-game home winning streak ended.INJURY REPORTRaiders: Gruden said guard Jordan Devey, who replaced Gabe Jackson in the starting lineup Sunday, will likely miss the rest of the season with a pectoral injury.Colts: Running back Marlon Mack did not return after hurting his ankle in the second half. The Colts also played without All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard (concussion) and safety Malik Hooker (torn meniscus).UP NEXTRaiders: Khalil Mack plays his former team, the Raiders, as the star linebacker and the Bears play Oakland in London — a home game for the Raiders.Colts: visit Kansas City on Sunday night in a rematch of last year's playoff game. In his latest episode of Bear With Me, Robert S. cuts through all the talk surrounding Training Camp and calls out the 8 simple things you need to pay attention to as practices get underway." 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We love you all.5:28 PM: I’m so tired and I’m not even home yet. Goodnight, everyone.5:26 PM: So, the Jaguars gave Nick Foles a contract richer than he deserved for... locker room respect?4:55 PM: EA Sports showing Nick Foles off in a Jaguars uniform for the first time.4:48 PM: The Jaguars are signing Nick Foles to an $88 million contract. My God.4:44 PM: IT. IS. HAPPENING.4:25 PM: Scratch tight end Jesse James off the tight end market. He’s headed to Detroit.3:17 PM: According to Adam Schefter and Chris Mortenson on ESPN NFL Live, Nick Foles may want to visit Jacksonville before agreeing to anything and it is about being a fit. So now it sounds like not only would JAX have to pay Foles north of $20 million per year [url=http://www.thejaguarslockerroom.com/authentic-d.j.-hayden-jersey]Womens D.J. Hayden Jersey[/url] , they’ll also need to convince him to sign. Yikes?3:04 PM: How much is Trey Flowers going to make?2:41 PM: I want to die.2:06 PM: Mike Silver of NFL Network updates the Foles situation. Sounds like the issue is price point. 12:25 PM: Why are they spinning this in this way? These players were gone regardless.12:11 PM: WE GOT SOME TAMPERING, FOLKS! Raiders are signing OT Trent Brown to a massive deal.11:15 AM: Sure sounds like Nick Foles knows where he’s heading in free agency...11:11 AM: Adam Schefter originally mistyped and reported a three-year, $10 million deal and I almost fainted. It’s three years and $10 million per year. Good for Malik.10:59 AM: Sounds like the Eagles are snapping up former Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson.9:30 AM: Not exactly free agency related, but signing Nick Foles (as we will undoubtedly do this week) means the team isn’t taking a quarterback — and a playmaking tight end would be my next choice after that.7:48 AM: Like the Teddy Bridgewater news, I tend to think rumors like this are to drive down the cost of Nick Foles. But, honestly, I’d rather have Ryan Tannehill on my team if we’re going to have a one-year bridge for a first round rookie quarterback.7:27 AM: Same!6:17 AM: Dante Fowler is signing a short term deal over hitting the free agency market. Hmm...
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A late dodgeball-fueled rally provided the NFC All-Stars just enough points to win the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown."Being who you thought we were since 2005!Log In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBearsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsThe Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansBreaking News:The Bears' 2019 Draft class is complete!脳Latest NewsGame RecapTrubisky, Hicks guide the NFC to Pro Bowl Skills GloryNew,7commentsA late dodgeball-fueled rally provided the NFC All-Stars just enough points to win the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown.CSTShareTweetShareShareTrubisky, Hicks guide the NFC to Pro Bowl Skills GloryStaley cheers on the most important athletes in the NFCKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsWow, what a game skills showdown. I’m shocked. I’m stunned. I don’t have words. Truly, this was a magical night.For those of you who don’t know, the NFC (and the Bears by extension) spent Wednesday afternoon grittily rallying from down 3-1 in the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown all the way to victory. The NFC’s performance was truly a magnificent display of poise and determination that saw them battle through a 9-foot glass wall, mental mistakes [url=http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-sam-acho-jersey]Sam Acho Jersey[/url] , and questionable officiating before finally pulling out the ‘dub. With Bears’ players competing in all 5 of the after-evening's events, we’ve got plenty to cover in this very, very serious recap —let’s get to it.Best HandsLets face facts: our favorite sophomore QB slumped hard in this event. After a fairly hot start saw him complete the first 6 stations with 2 throws or less each, it took Trubisky and Mike Evans NINE throws to successfully connect over the 9-foot wall. That’s... well, that’s less than good. To give some perspective, Trubisky had thrown 8 passes during the 6 stations they’d faced before he more than doubled his total passes trying to beat the wall. And with 9-Foot Glass Wall hitting free agency this offseason, we’ll need to hope that nobody in the North picks him up. Mike Evans probably could’ve caught the fifth ball, but you still want to see more out of your franchise quarterback.Even worse, Trubisky and Evans’ time of ~59 seconds was by far the slowest of the 4 competing pairs (other pairs recorded ~30s, ~45s, ~45s). Given that the NFC lost by about three seconds, this loss was pretty clearly on Mitch. The AFC takes a 1-0 lead, providing the NFC some early adversity.Precision PassingThis event was an adventure. First off, the NFL changed the rules such that the points are cumulative by conference; each competing player’s points are added with the rest of their conference to determine the winner. Now notice I said “player” and not “quarterback” — that’s because, new to this year, each conference fielded a non-quarterback as well as the customary two QBs. As Von Miller led off the competition with a sterling 2 points, I realized in that the NFL had pretty clearly done this to visually prop up their quarterbacks. Kinda like having an average person run in the Olympics. They might’ve gotten away with it too if it wasn’t for Adam Thielen. Thielen had himself a solid performance, pounding out 10 points for the NFC and giving the boys in blue a sizable lead headed into round 2.After that was a battle of 2017 prospects [url=http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-devin-hester-jersey]http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-devin-hester-jersey[/url] , Deshaun Watson versus Mitchell Trubisky. Watson looked to struggle early but still piled on 10 points in his last 20 seconds to finish with 15 total. As he finished, a slight controversy arose; Watson’s final throw seemed to have hit the rim of the deep target while barely breaking the paper before bouncing out. “Does that count?” members of the NFC asked. The referees quickly gathered and awarded Watson the points, but you be the judge.Following his peer, young Mitchell quickly hit both deep throws (left AND right, haters) before missing about a foot high on every throw after that. The unashamed velocity and beautiful spirals that accompanied his passes were awesome to see, but unfortunately they failed to find their marks. Mitch finished out by clanking 2 footballs off the rim of the 5-point target before aliens moved the target and robbed him of his final 5. Those darn aliens, always causing trouble.While Mitch didn’t dominate the event (he finished with 11), he did do better than the 5 points Andrew Luck put up. By my math, that means Mitch is 2.2x the quarterback Luck is. Now we know.The NFC won this one so the score moves to 1-1.40 Yard SplashThis event was basically John Fox’s paradise as 20 of the NFL’s premiere players spent 2:00 handing buckets of water off to each other. Akiem Hicks and Mitch Trubisky both showed that Fox had taught them well — I don’t think they fumbled a single handoff. Unfortunately, HOF and greatest second greatest pretty great Bear Brian Urlacher couldn’t stop the AFC from dunking him.This brings us to our second major rules controversy. After Hicks and Trubisky had showed their mastery of the art of the handoff, each team took turns having someone throw a football at the dunk tank target. While this was intended to be a one-at-a-time process, the AFC broke protocol and launched approximately 4 simultaneous footballs before dunking the precariously placed Urlacher. When Lach asked about this, ESPN’s Lisa Salters clearly dodged this question so make sure you keep your tin foil hat on hand. If you think the NFL isn’t out to get the NFC, just ask a Saints fan.AFC goes up 2-1.Gridiron GauntletThis event is always pretty awesome, and it remained as such until Bears’ Akiem Hicks ran the wrong way following his completion of the heavy bag gauntlet. Hicks had finished but illegally approached George Kittle and was forced to go back, losing valuable time. Kittle wasn’t able to recover the lead and the AFC went up 3-1. You can’t have mental mistakes like that in these big moments, but I know nobody’s more upset than Akiem at his mistake. I’m sure we’ll see him on the Today show soon.Epic Pro Bowl DodgeballAs a reminder, the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown doesn’t make any sense. For some reason [url=http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-danny-trevathan-jersey]Womens Danny Trevathan Jersey[/url] , the contest ends with a two-out-of-three game of dodgeball that awards 3 points to the winner, meaning that the NFC (losers of 3 of 4 events thus far) still have a chance to win. Of course they could simply have three games of dodgeball that are each worth a point, but that might actually make sense and nobody wants that.Game 1:This game has been struck from my memory because both Bears players were part of the NFC getting destroyed. Trubisky gets eliminated as fast as humanly possible, Hicks is knocked out while taunting, and not one AFC player takes a dodgeball to the face. A real bummer of a game, AFC up 1-0.Game 2:NFC won without any Bears on the team. This was a complete coincidence. Tie dodgeball, 1-1.Game 3:And here it was. When all hope seemed lost, Mitch Trubisky and the rest of the NFC All-Stars arched their backs and told destiny it could go pick on someone it’s own size. While Trubisky didn’t technically contribute to this win, he didn’t get thrown out and I’m gonna call that positive. NFC wins dodgeball, goes up 4-3 and is crowned the champions of the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown.As you can see, this was a historic night. It had everything —the agony of defeat, the thrill of victory, and the hilarity of human error. An instant classic. One day, 10 years from now, someone is going to ask you where you were the night that Akiem Hicks got hit with a dodgeball while obviously taunting. And to that you’ll simply say: “I was sitting on my couch at home, watching a pre-recorded game of grown men playing dodgeball. And I loved it.”