It’s no secret that playing professional football can be both a blessing and a curse. Some players experience great wealth and fame and a select few are immortalized forever in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For a large majority of players, however, the game means long-lasting physical pain or crippling disability. The effects of CTE in former NFL players … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Steve McMichael (Story)
Chicago Bears History
The Life And Career Of Jay Cutler (Story)
Former NFL signal caller Jay Cutler was brought in to be the savior of not just one, but two different franchises. However, whether it was injury, lack of offensive talent, coaching turnover, or a constant shuffling of offensive coordinators, Cutler only tasted the playoffs once. It wasn’t like Cutler didn’t have … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jay Cutler (Story)
The Life And Career Of Brian Urlacher (Story)
The Chicago Bears are known for developing some of the best linebackers in NFL history. Middle linebackers specifically seem to be the Bears’ specialty. In the 1960s and early 1970s, Chicago had Dick Butkus. Then, Mike Singletary played for the team in the 1980s and early 1990s. As if those names alone weren’t enough, Brian Urlacher was drafted by the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Brian Urlacher (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jim Harbaugh (Story)
College football fans are likely well aware of outspoken University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh. They may also know Harbaugh from his days as coach of the San Francisco 49ers and meeting his brother, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, in Super Bowl XLVII. However, unless those fans are really knowledgeable, they may not know that Harbaugh played … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jim Harbaugh (Story)
The Life Of William “The Refrigerator” Perry (Story)
In 1984, the Chicago Bears had the NFL’s third-ranked defense and held opponents to just over 15 points per game. That talented defense helped Chicago to a 10-6 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game. The following spring, the Bears added even more firepower to the unit by selecting Clemson defensive tackle William Perry with the 22nd overall … [Read more...] about The Life Of William “The Refrigerator” Perry (Story)