Before we get to all the Bears links, let’s take a moment to congratulate the Chicago Blackhawks on a remarkable series win over the Detroit Redwings, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit and a horrible call late in regulation to come back and win the series in overtime of Game 7. There’s no more fitting way to usher the Wings out of the Western Conference. Next up for the Blackhawks, the defending champion LA Kings. Oh and by the way, the remaining four teams left in the postseason are the last four Stanley Cup winners. Pretty awesome.

On to the links…

This is from last week, but it’s a pretty good read about the relentless Marc Trestman and how he’s coaching up Chicago Bears quarterbacks. And I learned a new word: inculcate.

If you’d like to see highlights of OTA’s from last week, there’s this video from the Bears website. I dig the funky music. I think it’s a Canadian band. Marc Trestman’s favorite.

Dan Pompei answered questions in his mailbag. So did my friend Adam over at Bears Huddle.

Charles Tillman is hosting a bowling event next week to benefit his Cornerstone Foundation. Get your tickets. Do it now or face the Peanut Punch!

Rotoworld re-watched all of Alshon Jeffery’s 400+ snaps from 2012. They were not all that impressed. But what the heck do they know anyway? They only scout players for a living.

Tweet of the day comes from Coach Trestman’s daughter Sarahanne:

Watching the Blackhawks game with these goons twitter.com/sarahTrest/sta…

— Sarahanne Trestman (@sarahTrest) May 30, 2013

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Mike "Boomer" Burzawa

Hello fellow Bears fans!!! Let me take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Mike Burzawa, but those closest to me know me as Boomer. It’s a nickname that I’ve had for many, many years (long before I ever heard of that guy on ESPN) and I thought I’d post under that alias. I’m the new lead blogger for Bear Goggles On (I can’t take credit for the name), where I’ll be sharing my views and perspectives on the team we all love. I’m a lifelong Chicagoan and a die hard fan of Da Bears. I’ve been around for the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. I mean, what was your favorite moment of the Cade McNown era??? The end, if you ask me!!! I have been going on an annual trip to an away Bears game since 1996, so I’ve seen many different sports cities and I’m here to tell you that Chicago fans are second to none!!! As the greatest fans in the NFL, we deserve the greatest blog. I’ll do my best, but I’ll need your help. I plan to share my take on the team and give a true fan’s perspective. Every once in a while, I’ll put the “Bear” goggles on and sip the Orange and Blue Kool Aide, but I’ll also “Lower the Boom” when I think it’s called for. Most of all, I want to have some fun and the best way to do that is through your participation, so please feel free to comment, e-mail and share this site with other Bears fans.