The Bears just lost the conference championship game on their home field to their hated rival in a game 70 years in the making. I know it’s difficult, but leave the 2nd guessing, woulda, shoulda couldas and ‘what if’s for another day. Don’t talk to me about Jay Cutler’s toughness…or Lovie’s decision to go with [...]
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Packers: NFL Championship Game Day
Senior writer jclombardi previews & predictions on NFL Championship game day. Clipped from: www.espnmilwaukee.com (share this clip) Preview & predictions: Teams: Packers (12-6) vs. “Windy Carp” (12-5). Time: 2 p.m. CST. Place: Soldier Field, Chicago. TV coverage: FOX. Rankings: The Packers’ ninth-ranked offense finished the regular season ranked No. 24 in rushing and No. 5 in passing. Their fifth-ranked [...]
Chris Bach Picks Championship Round
January 23rd, 2011 
Chris Bach 
Posted in Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers I go deeper on my podcast, and top it off with some Arena Football League news. (Home team in bold) Green Bay 20, Chicago 10 NY Jets 24, Pittsburgh 14
Packers vs Bears: Keys & Game Plan
Senior writer jclombardi previews Packers keys & game plan to beat Bears. Clipped from: gnb.scout.com (share this clip) Keys to the game: As red-hot as QB Rodgers is, playing the Bears in Chicago introduces several factors he didn’t have to deal with on the fast indoor surface in Atlanta last week. First is Soldier Field, which [...]
Gridiron Gab AFC Championship Game Preview – New York Jets at Pittsburgh
And so it comes down to this. Not many felt the Steelers would be there, but here they are, for the fourth time in seven years, the Steelers are a step away from the Super Bowl. In their last three, they have won two, losing once to the Pats back in Ben Roethlisberger’s rookie season [...]
Dolphins Come to Terms with GM Jeff Ireland on a Multi-Year Deal
The Dolphins came come to terms on a multi-year contract extension, with general manager Jeff Ireland. The deal comes after owner Stephen Ross inked coach Tony Sparano to a contract extension. The Dolphins have gone 25-24 under Ireland. “The decision to extend Jeff’s contract as our general manager was an easy one,” Ross said. “The [...]
Jets Safeties Talk Trash About the Physical Play of Steelers WR Ward
While the Jets have pretty much held back with the trash talking this week in their matchup with the Steelers in Pittsburgh, it seems that the line is finally starting to be crossed. Even a little bit. Two Jets safeties on Friday spoke out about the physical nature of the hitting that Steelers WR Hines [...]
Gridiron Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – DT Nick Fairley
Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn, 6’5 298 Position Ranking: #1 Strengths: Shows elite ability and dominant traits as an interior lineman; can be unblockable when he lowers his pads and releases off the ball with timing. Ideal combination of size, strength, athleticism, and aggression. Impressive short area burst and quickness off the snap; gifted physically to [...]
