Jan 5, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers fans during the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. The Packers won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

They’ll put anything on TV these days.  As proof of that, TBS is getting ready to launch a new reality show called Cheeseheads, which will follow a group of Green Bay Packers fans.

TBS is also developing Cheeseheads (working title), which looks at the fans of Wisconsin’s Green Bay Packers. Billing promises that the show “will take viewers into the hilarious subculture through the eyes of a group of proud Wisconsinites as they navigate life in the only way they know how – loud, proud and with lots of beer.”

I’ve happened across a number of Bears fans who roll their eyes at this news.  I say they’re sorely mistaken.  I can’t wait for Cheeseheads! (more…)

April 26, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; General manager Phil Emery (left) and head coach Marc Trestman (right) stand with first-round selection of guard Kyle Long (center) from Oregon University during a Chicago Bears press conference at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports

The Bears have their entire 2013 draft class under contract, as they’ve reached agreement to a contract with first round selection Kyle Long.  Long was the last of the class to agree to terms as rest of the rookie class had new paper before rookie minicamp last week.

Terms of the four year deal, with a team option have not been disclosed, but with the new slotting you can bet that it’s somewhere in the ballpark of the 4 year $8 million that Shea McClellin got last season as the 19th pick.    (more…)

Sep 09, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings (26) intercepts a pass for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Donnie Avery (11) during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

You know Briggs and Peppers and Tillman.   Those players are considered the core of the Chicago Bears defense.  Sure, you might still remember Urlacher, but the sooner you start forgetting the better.  Anyway, they have been around for a few years and have performed at a Pro Bowl level consistently.  They’re guys that are well known outside of the Bears and have a reputation around the leauge.  But a player that you may not have expected to give you a monster season and move into the spotlight would be Tim Jennings, who was ranked #69 in NFL.com’s Top 100 of 2013.

Here’s NFL.com’s clip describing Jennings’ terrific 2012 season which earned him his first trip to the Pro Bowl and his first nod to the Top 100 while leading the NFL with nine interceptions.

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John W. Siegal (6)stands over a scramble for the ball in a game against a team that appears to be the Packers. Hopefully, the Bears won. No photo credit available.

Yesterday marked the 95th birthday of the oldest former Chicago Bear alive today, John W. Siegal. He was born on May 15, 1918, and spent his entire five year career with the Bears. He caught passes from Sid Luckman, and he was a member of the team in the legendary 73-0 drubbing of the Redskins in the 1940 championship. He also wore Jay Cutler’s jersey number and was a dentist.

I am sharing this story for two reasons. One is because it’s interesting. Two is because despite being 95 years old, this man never got the chance to see the Cubs win the world series. Hopefully he will in his lifetime. But besides that, happy belated birthday to the oldest living member of the Monsters of the Midway!

April 26, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; General manager Phil Emery during a Chicago Bears press conference announcing their first-round selection of guard Kyle Long from Oregon University at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears GM Phil Emery appeared on Sirius XM radio and talked about a number of Chicago Bears issues now that the draft is in the rear view mirror and the offseason program is well underway.  Have a listen and let’s dissect Phil’s words after the jump:

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Dec 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

For the third straight offseason, there’s a new bromance brewing at Halas Hall for quarterback Jay Cutler.  This time, it’s quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh who’s crushing on Jay:

“Very impressed with Jay,” Cavanaugh said. “Very impressed. He’s borderline football brilliant. I think he gets it. I think he knows the game. I think he knows offensive schemes. I think he knows defenses.”

I think most of us would consider Jay borderline something, I just don’t know anyone would say borderline football brilliant.  I guess three seasons of Mark Sanchez and a season with Tim Tebow has dulled Cavanaugh’s football sensibilities.  (more…)

GM Mouser says “maintain the continuity of the past as you move in to the future.”  That is a recipe for success when you have a core competency in your team that is proven, reliable and repeatable.  (more…)