Justin Blackmon NFL Draft Profile
March 29, 2012 · 2 Comments
At 6-foot-1, Justin Blackmon isn’t the tallest target coming out of this year’s receiver crop, yet his burst off the line and ability to physically out-play defenders ranks him far beyond the competition. With strong hands and excellent push off, defenders struggle to keep Blackmon in check for a full game.
Read MoreTrent Richardson NFL Draft Profile
March 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Richardson is a strong power-back that best suits runs inside the tackles, yet has all the skills and patience to cut to the outside if the holes don’t open up. His burst and acceleration surpasses what many expect from a RB his size. At 220+ pounds Trent Richardson can cut and juke a linebacker out of his jock-strap. He has a deadly stiff-arm and excellent leg drive to move the ones who stand in his way.
Read MoreBrandon Marshall and the Windy City Dilemma
March 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The Chicago Bears have formally begun to reinvent their team for the upcoming season. Bears fans have long waited for the organization to make much anticipated acquisitions to add to the struggling offense. So, when new Bears GM Phil Emery made a play to establish his new found authority by going out and getting pro-bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall from the Miami Dolphins, it looked as if the Bears would be getting a number one wide receiver as well as uniting Marshall with former Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler. It was a match made in heaven, but now the deal appears to be one-sided for Chicago as bad-boy Brandon is up to his usual antics again and is on the verge of a possible suspension. The biggest question now is how concerned should the Chicago Bears be about their newest team member?
Read MoreNFL Man Cave: Fantasy Blitz and Trade Rumors
March 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Get all your fantasy football insight and NFL predictions with Mike Rodriguez’s signature article NFL Man Cave.
This week: the Cutler to Marshall stock value, Peyton Manning in Orange and BenJarvus Green-Ellis over a player like Michael Bush
Chicago Bears sign Michael Bush
March 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with free agent running back Michael Bush on a four year $14 million contract. Bush was considered one of the top available talents out of the backfield after a career best year 977 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns with the Raiders. In Oakland, Bush split time with the more explosive Darren McFadden, acting in a change-of-pace role and as the inside power runner. Bush has been a solid short-yardage runner and threat around the goal-line. That role will likely stay the same in Chicago. Bush will play the “thunder” role to Matt Forte‘s “lightning”. That role was manned by Marion Barber last season, but upon Bush’s contract…
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