Bears Head To Seattle With A New Grizzly

Posted on October 31, 2026 by oxxo910

The Chicago Bears added a new defensive player via trade on Thursday from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for draft pics. The timing couldn’t have been more impactful as the team makes their way to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football.

From the Bears website: The Chicago Bears announced that the club has acquired three-time AP All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons in a trade with the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2027 first-round selection, a 2028 first-round selection and a 2027 fourth-round selection. The Bears will also receive a 2028 fifth-round selection from Tennessee.

This puts the Bears back into all kinds of post season expectations. The Bears sit at 5-2, having lost division games to both the Vikings and Packers. They are currently in second place in the NFC North.

Simmons no doubt will make an immediate impact on the defensive line that will send ripple effects through the entire defense. Opposing Quarterbacks will likely have less time to throw and the defense should be able to get more 3 and outs, creating more opportunities for the offense.

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It’s Kyler Gordon Day In Atlanta As Bears Down Falcons

Posted on October 19, 2026 by oxxo910

Caleb Williams returned to action and Kyler Gordon dominated throughout the game to secure a 31-23 victory vs the Falcons in Atlanta. The score was not really indicative of how the game was. The Bears were up 14-0 early and 31-7 at one point. The Falcons scored two touchdowns late in the 4th quarter and then a 2 point conversion to cut it to 31-23 but the Bears held on for the win.

Bears defensive back Kyler Gordon came back to action and had a huge impact on the game with 3 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. Dennis Allen was no doubt happy with this development.

Quarterback Caleb Williams also returned from injury and got off to an equally impressive hot start hitting on the first 10 throws he made. He finished 30/36 for 305 passing yards and one touchdown.

Chicago did have a few hiccups collecting 12 penalties for 133 yards, including 2 by Jahdae Walker that were really egregious. One was a hit on the Falcons punter and one was a personal foul for head butting an Atlanta player.

The Bears have a quick turnaround as they face the Patriots on Thursday night at Soldier Field.

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Bears Clip Eagles Wings On Monday Night Football

Posted on September 29, 2026 by oxxo910

A 38 year old Case Keenum led the Bears to a 27-7 beatdown of the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. It was a gorgeous night for football down on the lakefront as the two teams took the field. Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen called a gem and the Bears operated near flawlessly on offense.

Keenum was 24-34 for 247 yards and 2 TDs passing. He added a rushing TD late in the game. The Bears led all the way scoring the first touchdown and adding a field goal before the Eagles answered with a TD of their own. That would be as close as Philadelphia would get as the Bears kept on scoring and their defense was extra stingy. The venerable Keenum was efficient and poised on offense, and got the ball out fairly quick. He put the cherry on top with 7:19 left to go in the 4th quarter as he cashed in on a goal-line TD to make the score 27-7.

Bears starting quarterback Caleb Williams left the Vikings game with a leg injury that was diagnosed as a grade 2 hamstring injury and will be out the next 2-4 weeks baring any setbacks. Keenum brings a sigh of relief as he will be the signal caller during Caleb’s absence. He certainly seems to have put the team in capable hands.

The Bears now will have a short week to get ready for Geno Smith and the New York Jets.

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Bears Offense Hamstrung In Loss To Vikings

Posted on September 21, 2026 by oxxo910

The Minnesota Vikings came to the lakefront for a noon showdown with the Bears, and left with a 9-3 victory. It was a rainy day at Soldier Field and the game never really felt as close as the score indicated. The Bears only mustered one measly field goal versus their rivals from the land of 1000 lakes. The Bears threatened early but running back D’Andre Swift fumbled from the 1 yard line. Vikings recovered and the Bears would not score again. To make matters worse, Bears lost their quarterback Caleb Williams with an apparent leg injury late in the 4th quarter. Early reports are calling it a hamstring injury. The severity is yet to be released.

The team had it’s chances even after the Swift fumble. Tight End Sam Roush could not hang onto a pass from Williams that could have resulted in a TD inside the 10 yard line. The running game was working early but the passing game never seemed to take off as Caleb only completed 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards and one interception.

The Bears will now face the Eagles on Monday night, probably without their star QB. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent came in to replace the injured Williams late in the game and looked a bit lost. He will have a week to get ready for Philadelphia who will no doubt be seeking revenge for their home loss to the Bears last season.

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Unquestionable: Bears Start Season 1-0

Posted on September 14, 2026 by oxxo910

Give a lot of credit to the Carolina Panthers who kept fighting in the Bears 59-37 win to kick the NFL season off. The Bears put up 500+ yards of offense and a historic 59 points on offense*.

Rome Odunze’s status was questionable at one point as the Bears made their way down to Charlotte, NC to face the NFL Panthers football team. It was hot; it was cold, and history was made as both teams combined for 96 points and 1000+ yards of offense. Caleb Williams ended the day 21/29, 269 2 passing TD, 65 rushing, 2 rushing TD. To say it was wild is putting it mildly.

Good, better, best- Coach Johnson’s battle cry/ credo was on full display as the Bears answered the bell early, taking Carolina to the mat blow for blow. It was 31 all before the Bears started pulling away. The Panther’s wouldn’t go quietly and kept up the pace until the last 6 minutes or so in the contest.

On the turning away: The Bears got 3 turnovers and forced one turnover on downs, getting just enough defense to finally pull away.

*in the modern NFL era to start the season.

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Friday Night Album: Phil Collins- No Jacket Required

Posted on September 4, 2026 by oxxo910

Another iconic album. I got this one in the summer of 1985 and played it almost every day. Sometimes more than once.

Sususudio- First track on the album and one of the first singles released. If you have listened to the radio over the last 40 years, you probably head this song a few times.

Long Long Way To Go– An amazing and atmospheric song, with a very popular voice on backing vocals (Sting). It was played in a Miami Vice episode (“Sons And Lovers”)

I don’t Wanna Know– So many great songs on this album. Seems like one after another.

One More Night– Another classic video sets Phil at a pub playing piano. Another song no doubt about a failing relationship and a plea…

Don’t Lose My Number– Epic video about the making of a video- Phil Collins made some good ones. I think he wanted to be an actor. Great song, great video.

Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore– It grabs me from the first few hits on the drums, will it grab you too?

Inside Out– One of my favorite songs by Phil; another epic drumline. Is that a word? Did I make a word?

Take Me Home– Another great song that appears in an episode of Miami Vice. It has a video that is as iconic as the song. Still gets a fair amount of play on the radio

So there it is, a good combination of the hits and my favorite tracks. I hope you give the whole album a ‘spin’.

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Friday Night Album: Cheap Trick- Lap Of Luxury

Posted on August 29, 2026 by oxxo910

Trying something new. Sharing an iconic album with you, and I say album because I had on it vinyl before CDs were a thing. So, grab yourself a nice drink and let’s have a listen!

Cheap Trick made a comeback in about 1988 with the album Lap Of Luxry. Among the hits were The Flame, which seemed to play nonstop on the airwaves for about 2-3 years.

Let Go- The album kicks off with this zippy, rock anthem.

The Flame– Iconic 80s ballad. It played regularly from 1988-1989 and still gets some run on pop stations today.

Never had a lot to lose– Solid rock tune with a feel-good vibe.

Don’t Be Cruel– The boys cover this Elvis classic and put their spin on it.

Wrong Side Of Love– Poppy, groovy, and keeping heartbreak light.

All We Need Is A Dream– One of my favorites.

These are a combination of the hits and my favorite songs. Check out the whole album!

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Tears For An Angel

Posted on July 8, 2026 by oxxo910

Tears For An Angel

7-8-26

I don’t talk no more

I’ve lost my voice

I am broken to my core

I have no choice

Destiny collides

The tears fall down

The river drowns

The river drowns

I am lost without you now

I can’t count the cost, not this time

I am spiriling in the clouds

Please help me now

I cannot breathe

Help me believe

Help me believe

All I have are tears

Tears for an angel

I can’t take these years

Tears for an angel

I am calling out

I am crying now

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Vacancy

Posted on June 30, 2026 by oxxo910

6-30-2026

Simply

Softly

Sadly

Wanting more

Wanting something

Anything

Time

Simply wanting time

To do things

To do nothings

By your side

Sadly

In vacant hollows

Vacant halls

Within my mind

You’re not there

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Vanilla Painted Sky

Posted on June 4, 2026 by oxxo910

Vanilla Painted Sky

6-3-26

Early June

You left too soon, again

You make me high

You make me want to cry

The sun feels good

The moon does too

Differently

Appropriately

Do you wonder why?

In this vanilla-painted sky

I rock

You roll

We fly, again

In this vanilla painted sky

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