Did you know today is National Tight Ends Day? For those unaware, National Tight Ends Day is an unofficial holiday established by 49ers star George Kittle that celebrates one of the most underrated positions in the NFL — tight ends.
RIP Vince Tobin, former Bears defensive coordinator and Cardinals coach, passes away at 79 THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL RIP VINCE TOBIN Former Bears defensive coordinator, Cardinals coach Vince Tobin dies at 79 - Chicago Sun-Times - Tobin was the defensive coordinator under coach Mike Ditka from 1986 through ‘92.
AppleTV's hit comedy Ted Lasso came to a close this past Wednesday. The show has been a critical and commercial success and has the awards to back it up.
Many millions of fans adore the Apple TV+ program that has won an Emmy award 11 times. Jason Sudeikis plays the title role in the movie, a former college football coach who is hired to lead a soccer team in the UK.
Twenty-four years ago, the New Orleans Saints made one of the most controversial trades in NFL history. During the 1999 NFL Draft, then-Saints coach Mike
Bachelor parties are always a blast. While Vegas is a common destination, this group of guys decided to go to Atlanta for the Chicago Bears vs. Falcons game.
In the spirit of the World Cup, here's our list of some worthy films about soccer, whether a die-hard fan of the sport or not — listed in chronological order.
The Bears' Super Bowl-winning general manager has died. Jerry Vainisi passed away Tuesday at the age of 80 in Oak Park, Ill. Vainisi spent 15 years working for the organization, from 1972-1987, and was the GM from 1983-87.
Wendell Davis was a more than capable receiver in the days of Mike Ditka’s “smashmouth” offense For those that remember the Mike Ditka years of the Chicago Bears, there was always a dominant defense and an offense predicated on the “smashmouth” fundamental of establishing a strong running identity.
January 20, 1982, is a day that all Chicago Bears fans should know but probably don’t. On this day, the Bears hired Mike Ditka as their new head coach.
Three weeks in the future. And 60 years in the past. That is what is in play as Atlanta Falcons sensation Kyle Pitts tries to break the record for the most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in a season.
Mike Ditka continues to be someone people talk to for thoughts on the NFL and Chicago Bears, even decades after his time of relevance ended. The game is nothing like it was back in the day of their former coach.
One of the most loved Bears players of all time is not happy about the discussion that the team could leave Chicago.
The Bears are eyeing possibilities for a new stadium, which could see them leave the city of Chicago to head to the suburbs. The plan is somewhat controversial, including to Mike Ditka, who is not on board.
Mike Ditka hasn't changed. He doesn't want the Bears or Chicago to change, either. Things do change. Ditka told Jim O'Donnell of the Arlington Heights Daily Herald the Bears should stay in Chicago and not move to Arlington Heights to a new stadium on the property of Arlington International Racecourse.
Ditka has been very outspoken about NFL players' protests, first telling TMZ in July that anyone who does anything but stand for the national anthem should "get the hell out of the country."
The NFL season is about to start (whatever that may look like). That means we'll get reacquainted with some of the games best players - and nicknames (Gronk, Matty Ice).
Mike Ditka is completely against kneeling during the national anthem.
Where does Antonio Gates stand among the all-time greats? Find out with this list of the best 25 tight ends in NFL history.
Here's a look at the life — on and off the football field — of the legendary Mike Ditka.
Mike Ditka says he’s improving after November heart attack: “Got my ass kicked pretty good” https://t.co/tMkN5aJHmF pic.twitter.com/GN4nkcag2k
— Bleacher Report NFL (@BR_NFL) December 11, 2018
An NFC top tier that’s maybe three times as deep as the AFC’s looks almost certain to exclude quality teams from the playoffs this season. Even the NFC teams that book wild card spots will, barring major injuries, be threats to win Super Bowl LIII.
Dating back to their founding as an expansion team in 1967, the New Orleans Saints have had 16 coaches in NFL franchise history. This list includes three Hall of Fame players, one Hall of Fame coach and one coach who lead the team to a Super Bowl victory. How many of the leaders of the Saints can you name?
Dating back to their founding in 1919 as the Decatur Staleys before relocating in 1921, the Chicago Bears have had 18 coaches in NFL franchise history. This storied list includes one Hall of Fame coaches who had multiple stints with the team, two Hall of Fame players, and one Super Bowl winner. How many of the leaders of the Bears can you name?
Can you name every broadcaster for the NFL who has announced Monday Night Football? This includes play-by-play announcers (PBP), color commentators (CC) and sideline reporters (SR) for both ABC and later ESPN.
The Chicago Bears are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in the NFL. Can you name the players who wore the fourteen retired numbers of the Chicago Bears?
“Founded by steel, formed by its people.” — The quote on the welcome sign when entering Aliquippa, PA I remember watching “Made In Aliquippa” at one of TSFJ’s Sports Fan Film Series events in collaboration with Grit Media last year.
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