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Just now, IUFLA said:

Kinda stopped my heart with that last liner by Outman (what a name for a hitter), but I don't mind close games...Just win!

Yeah it sounded like a shot coming off the bat. The Cubs pen is making me uncomfortable the past couple games for sure. Cubs infield had some nice plays defensively today...it didn't hurt that Morel wasn't playing 3rd!

1 minute ago, IUFLA said:

 

5 straight for the Cubbies! Love to see them take down the Dodgers. 5-2 overall on year.

1 hour ago, BobSaccamanno said:

GM Ryan Poles to me is pushing the right buttons.  I’ve always agreed with how he’s handling the QB situation.  

Haven’t agreed with every single thing he does but this is a big picture issue and in that sense I like how he’s building the team.   The coach is meh to me but the roster is going to be so much better that his record will improve drastically.  

You get the hardest thing to find in a QB and my bet in future years is they go hard on defense.  Meaning, over the next several years, sky is the limit.  Minnesota has zero hope for the future as of today.   Detroit is good with an excellent coach.  But the Bears talent influx that will be coming is going to be huge.  Upside is there.  

Definitely hope Flus improves this year. He needs to be calling the defense from the start and no more giving away games in the 4th quarter. 
 

i am impressed with poles thus far. He had the big mistake with giving up a second round pick to Pittsburgh for a worthless receiver but that is his only huge mistake so far (we’ll see about Flus this year). 
 

The NFC north might be one of the top divisions in football if the Bears take that next step with Caleb and good defense. Packers and Detroit are both good and Minnesota will probably be a mediocre team. 

11 hours ago, Zlinedavid said:

To the surprise of no one

It’s not so much of the surprise factor but it moves the needle from around the combine time/post Justin fields trade when it seemed the Bears were “almost certainly” going to take Caleb Williams with the #1 pick, to now that he visited the Bears and won’t go to another team it seems to be the Bears are “100%” taking him #1.

Caleb didn’t do his medicals at the combine, which means with him not going anywhere else to visit, the Bears are the only team that has them. Bears must have told Caleb they are taking him with the first pick or it would have been in his best interest and the Bears if he visited Washington/New England if there was a chance they were going to trade down for a different QB. I believe Caleb said he was planning on visiting Washington at the combine as well.

I’m ready for the draft! Bear down!!

Caleb Williams reportedly only visiting the Bears per Ian Rapoport.

Cubs win 9-8 and sweep Rockies.

a few thoughts after watching a good amount of the cubs first 6 games thus far…

Really like the cubs are drawing lots of walks and striking out very little.

brown looked good in his start today. Good stuff but they pulled him after 52 pitches.

rockies pitching is going to give up a ton of runs at coors field this year if they gave up all these runs this series against the cubs at wrigley in cold/wet conditions.

Cubs defense has been poor. Morel with 3 errors in 6 games at 3rd base.

starting pitching has been good with exception of Steele getting injured opening day and Hendricks struggling. Bullpen has been sketchy overall.

lets go cubs! Hoping for a good series against the dodgers starting Friday!

9 hours ago, SawatchHoosier said:

Little known fact he changed his last name to "Montana" when he transferred to San Diego State. True story.

Max Power would have been better…

Cubs win 12-2 over Rockies to make it 3 straight and 3-2 overall. I think they had 4 homers today…bellinger got a shot off the scoreboard and cooper was a single shy of the cycle. Assad had good start with 6 shutout innings. Hoping for a sweep tomorrow! Go cubs go!!

I purchased that Marquee sports network Cubs stream for 19.99. So far it has been fine. Figured I would update in case anyone else is thinking about purchasing.

1 minute ago, 5fouls said:

In a prior life, this would be a perfect lead-in to a Purdue cheerleader joke.

 

Let's have a live look at the PU cheerleaders as they prepare for the final four...

45 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

That was really pathetic ha. I know it was a day game but...

8 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

Shōta Imanaga 🙂

 

He looked great today. I watched most of the game. It didn't hurt it was a cold day at Wrigley with wind blowing in, but still...shutout, no hitter into the 6th inning. It is hard to watch Morel play 3rd...I would like him much better as DH. Good guys win...2-2 record now. Go Cubs Go!!

Cubs defense looks terrible. I hope this is just early season rust.

I tip my hat to the ladies team/coach. They played with tons of heart and effort and should hold their heads up high. Proud of them.

Do any Cub fans here use Marquee app/streaming to watch the games? It is $20 a month and if you are in the Cubs service area or whatever you can buy it directly to watch the games. I just wonder if it is any good and if they show all the regular season games. I am blacked out of Cubs games with MLB streaming and thought about using a VPN as a way around that, but figured I would inquire about this first. Thanks.

5 minutes ago, ledies22 said:

I will not be a happy camper if the Vikes trade the family farm to move up and get JJ.

As a Bears fan, I hope they do!! 😆

1 hour ago, IUFLA said:

 

I think May will do great at Michigan....and I think he would have killed it at IU.

19 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

 

I'm a Nabors guy...so if he's there we take him. If he isn't trade back and grab one of the edges while getting picks. 

You give CW DJ, Keenan and Nabors along with Kmet/Everett, and Swift...that's looking pretty good.

I think Odunze is really good as well. I would he happy with either of the two and we would be stacked at receiver.

5 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said:

I really like Nabors.  You never know, he could surpass Harrison. Harrison has that radius and ability in close quarters but this kid is really electric.  Very sudden.   LT could also be interesting to have stud bookends for Williams.   Bears are in a very good spot.   Their future looks excellent.  You get some of these tough spots filled and then over time you stack the defense.  Next 2-3 drafts after this year with a heavy emphasis on D and this team can take off.   

I have heard some talking heads claiming that some NFL teams ranking Nabors higher than Harrison. Not sure if that is true or not, but I do think it may be more of a 1A/1B situation than a few months back. I would take Harrison over Nabors if given the opportunity but I am adamant that the Bears should take Nabors or Odunze if they fall to 9. I love the addition of Keenan but he is getting up there in age and would be a great mentor for a young receiver.

Good Game! Onto the next!

1 hour ago, Seeking6 said:

No clue but if Odunze or Nabers falls to 9 I think you have to take one of them. If not...trade back to a spot where you still get one of the 3 edge guys to be opposite of Sweat while getting more picks.

Agree with this! I will not be happy if one of those two receivers are available at 9 and Poles trades down.

19 minutes ago, BADGERVOL said:

I don’t trust Woodson whatsoever to make any good decision with building this program. And if I was a recruit I’d have very little desire to come to IU at this time

It pains me to admit this, but if I were a high level D1 player coming out of high school this year, I would go to Purdue and play for Painter over IU/Woodson...no question...and I say that as a kid who grew up rooting for IU.

29 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

Justin Fields and Russell Wilson on the Steelers. Just like we all thought headed into 2024.

I figured Justin was going to be traded any day, but I did think for a 3rd-4th round pick this year. Welcome to Chicago Caleb Williams!