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Can the Chicago Media Shut It?

PLEASE stop it. Stop overreacting to one preseason game. Stop attacking everything that comes out of Jay Cutler's mouth. Stop saying Ron Turner is on the hot seat. It was one preseason game...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 3 months ago 108 reads 27 comments
What Took Him So Long

I know everyone has their theory on why Favre took so long to make up his mind. Was it he didn't like training camp? Was it the money? Maybe he wasn't sure if his body could take it? No it wasn't any of those...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 3 months ago 6 reads 0 comments
Can Favre Please Put an End To This

As a Chicago Bears' fan I have always disliked Brett Favre. I use the word dislike because I always respected him as a great player. Same respect I had for Barry Sanders...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 3 months ago 9 reads 1 comments
Where Is Q Headed Now?

Did you ever play Hot Potato as a kid? If not just pay attention because the NBA is playing a game of Hot Potato and Quentin Richarson is the potato. During his nine year career, Q has played for three different teams...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 3 months ago 11 reads 0 comments
Did Jeff Make A Mistake?

Is the best receiver in town playing the wrong sport? Tonight we may get an answer to this question. Back in 2007 when Jeff Samardzija delcared that he would not be entering the NFL and be putting ...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 3 months ago 40 reads 5 comments
Who Will Start If Jay Goes Down?

It just wouldn't be Chicago unless we questioned the quarterback situation. Even with Jay Cutler, who is easily the most talented QB the Bears have had in decades if not ever, coming to town we still have to ask the question...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 3 months ago 61 reads 13 comments
All-time Chicago Lineup

I was watching Sportscenter this morning and as usual they were talking about the Yankees and Red Sox series which of course was the game of the week on Fox as well as being Sunday night basball over this past weekend...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 3 months ago 58 reads 6 comments
Why Lamar Odom May Doom "Da Bulls"

I want things to stay happy in La La Land. I want the Lakers to re-sign Lamar Odom. As a Bulls fan, I need Odom to go back to L.A...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 526 reads 4 comments
The Five Biggest Draft Busts in Bears History

This was inspired by another article I wrote. All the truely awful jerseys that are in the back of your closet. With each new name a horrible image poped in my head of all the draft busts the Bears have had over the years...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 268 reads 6 comments
For Once The Backup QB Won't Be The Fan Favorite in Chicago

It was a constant joke while I was growing up that the most popular player on the Bears was the backup quarterback. This was mostly due to the constant quarterback competitions that occurred every year...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 101 reads 4 comments
Soriano Our New Number Three Hitter

Lou came out with a very interesting lineup today while resting Lee and Ramirez. With those two resting it allowed him to put Hoffpauir and Fox to play in their place. But where do you bat everyone? Lou went with 1...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 17 reads 6 comments
The Best/Worse Turkey Bowl Jerseys

We've all done it. At some point in your life, you gathered up all the guys you could find and played a little football on Thanksgiving. I know personally, my buddies and I have been doing this since High School...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 37 reads 9 comments
The Lineup Card For Your Chicago Cubs

OK this is just my dream of possibly being able to fix the Cubs' lineup while Soto is on the DL without having to make a big trade of take on money. I'll be listing them in their batting order following their name will be where they field...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 25 reads 7 comments
Carlos Boozer To The Chicago Bulls Update

It has been a couple days since the rumor broke about Carlos Boozer possibly being traded in a three-way deal to the Chicago Bulls. But where do we stand now? The trade as rumored is probably completely dead...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 173 reads 2 comments
Carlos Boozer Headed to Chicago Bulls?

Supposedly, the Chicago Bulls are in talks to bring Carlos Boozer to The Windy City. In a three-way trade involving Chicago, the Utah Jazz, and the Portland Trail Blazers, Kirk Hinrich would ...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 22 reads 0 comments
Jannero Pargo Signs with Chicago Bulls

Jannero Pargo is coming back home. Pargo has signed a one-year deal to return to his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, for around $2 million after playing last season overseas...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 22 reads 2 comments
Can Matt Forte Be Underrated & Overrated?

Is it possible there could be this much disagreement on a player who has only one year under his belt? Matt Forte was a second round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, 44 overall pick. In his rookie season he carried the ball 316 for 1,238 yard averaging 3...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 4 months ago 90 reads 4 comments
The How To Book On Getting Wade & Bosh In Bulls' Uniforms

Yes it is possible. It is possible to get both Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade in Chicago playing along side D Rose. The first step was not resigning Ben Gordon. The second step is drafting players who can play multiple spots on the floor, done...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 5 months ago 119 reads 3 comments
What If Elton Brand Never Got Traded in 2001? Part 1

What if on that faithful night back in 2001 Jerry Krause didn't trade Elton Brand, the corner piece of the franchise for the right to draft Tyson Chandler? But if instead of trying to build around ...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 5 months ago 387 reads 0 comments
Maybe Joe D Has a Plan

I bet a lot of people in Detroit are asking themselves what the hell is Joe doing cause you know I'm in Chicago asking the same thing. However I think he has a plan. With the recent signings and draft picks I know it doesn't seem that way...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 5 months ago 62 reads 0 comments
Will Hossa Raise Lord Stanley's Cup As a Hawk

Marian Hossa is jumping to another contender. Today on the first day of free agency Hossa signed a reported 12 year deal that will average over 5 million per season. If this is true it will have Hossa in a Blackhawks sweater till the age of 42...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 5 months ago 6 reads 0 comments
Hosss Signed With Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks made another big splash in free agency with the signing of Marian Hossa. The deal is supposedly for 12 years and averaging over 5 million per season...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 5 months ago 4 reads 0 comments
How Jerry Has Screwed The Bears Part 3

Jerry Angelo has been the GM of the Chicago Bears since 2001. During that time the Bears have gone to the playoffs 3 times and have been to the Super Bowl but also has had 4 losing seasons...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 5 months ago 77 reads 2 comments
The Worst Bears Quarterbacks of the Favre Era

After I completed my Bears Top 5 QB's of Alltime article is was recommended that I put together a list of the all time worst...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 5 months ago 225 reads 20 comments
Is Scottie Pippen Underrated?

I was in the car the other morning when the news of Ed McMahon's death broke. Of course I was listening to sports radio, and the topic of greatest sidekicks got brought up because, even though ...

Written by Michael Gibbons about 5 months ago 41 reads 1 comments

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Michael Gibbons Article Archive

Can the Chicago Media Shut It?

What Took Him So Long

Can Favre Please Put an End To This

Where Is Q Headed Now?

Did Jeff Make A Mistake?

Who Will Start If Jay Goes Down?

All-time Chicago Lineup

Why Lamar Odom May Doom "Da Bulls"

The Five Biggest Draft Busts in Bears History

For Once The Backup QB Won't Be The Fan Favorite in Chicago

Soriano Our New Number Three Hitter

The Best/Worse Turkey Bowl Jerseys

The Lineup Card For Your Chicago Cubs

Carlos Boozer To The Chicago Bulls Update

Carlos Boozer Headed to Chicago Bulls?

Jannero Pargo Signs with Chicago Bulls

Can Matt Forte Be Underrated & Overrated?

The How To Book On Getting Wade & Bosh In Bulls' Uniforms

What If Elton Brand Never Got Traded in 2001? Part 1

Maybe Joe D Has a Plan

Will Hossa Raise Lord Stanley's Cup As a Hawk

Hosss Signed With Blackhawks

How Jerry Has Screwed The Bears Part 3

The Worst Bears Quarterbacks of the Favre Era

Is Scottie Pippen Underrated?

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