Ruben Brown on Donovan McNabb

Guard Ruben Brown, a nine-time Pro Bowler talks about Eagles QB Donovan McNabb.

Brown, who sat out last season due to injury after spending four seasons in Chicago, said he is trying to convince Chicago coach Lovie Smith that McNabb would be a good fit in the Windy City.

“I’d like to see him go to Chicago, I think it’s the perfect fit for him. The Bears are a smidgen away from getting back to the playoffs and getting into the Super Bowl and hopefully winning it. What would be greater than Donovan McNabb winning a Super Bowl with the Chicago Bears, when he’s from Chicago?”

Brown says McNabb, who is still under contract with the Eagles, deserves better than the reception he’s had in his 10 seasons in Philadelphia.

“I think for a guy like that to have to put up with all of the scrutiny that he’s put up with, being in Philadelphia — eventually, you’ve got to say enough is enough,” said Brown.

“For him, I don’t know. I don’t know how he feels. But me, personally looking at it, I’m saying enough’s enough. Give the guy a break. He’s been a very successful quarterback. There’s a bazillion teams out there that would love to have a quarterback like him. With the Eagles not treating him like he should be treated, he should go home. Go to Chicago where they’ll definitely love him.”

Deion talks about Donovan McNabb

Deion on Donovan McNabb's future in Phili:

"I don't hate Philadelphia, I never said anything derogatory about Philadelphia. What I said about Philadelphia is that Donovan McNabb wants to leave. I think it's a beautiful city, but it's also a city that cheered when Michael Irvin was injured. That's my thoughts about the athletic realm of Philadelphia. But I never said I hate the city. I think it's a beautiful city."

If it's so beautiful, why does he think McNabb wants to leave?

"Maybe it's because they booed him on draft day,maybe it's because they continuously doubt him when he's taken them to four [actually five] NFC championship games. Maybe it's because no matter what he does, it's never enough. Maybe that's the reason."

McNabb has always publicly said that he wants to finish his career in Philadelphia, even though Sanders has said several times this season that the quarterback wants to leave the Eagles.

"Donovan is a well-spoken, articulate man, he does a great job representing himself professionally."

But Sanders still thinks McNabb wants out.

"I'm telling you what I know and not what I've heard," Sanders said before admitting that neither McNabb nor his mother, Wilma, have ever said to him that the quarterback wants to go elsewhere.

Just a thought:

Deion I think there is no chance Phili will let Donovan go after what he did after his benching.

No way!

Bears have 4th worst in playing field according to the NFLPA

The NFL Players Association released its 2008 Playing Surfaces Opinion Survey Thursday and again the Bears' homefield ranked horribly

The leaguewide survey conducted during team meetings between September and November named Soldier Field the fourth-worst grass playing field in the NFL, ahead of only Pittsburgh, Oakland and Miami. The three best were Arizona, Tampa Bay and San Diego. It wasn't just road teams that were dogging the surface. Bears players chose Soldier Field as the worst grass surface in the league.

Bears 2009 Intro Video

Disturbed - Indestructible (Chicago Bears Version)

Former Bear Ruben Brown talks about Bears season

Ruben Brown on the Bears season:

"I do like the 9-7 record because if you watch that team, that team was better than 9-7,'' even though the final record was what it was, and the Bears were right there, one more win they're in the playoffs. This is the thing when you look at the Cardinals, when you get in the playoffs, anything can happen. It's anybody's ballgame. Homefield advantage isn't always homefield advantage. Same thing happened to us in 2005. Carolina came in and we had beaten them during the year. It didn't matter. Chicago is promising.''

"Orton is as good as they can get right now, I'm not an Orton hater. I know there are a lot of other teams that wish they had a player like Orton to manage their team, an example is Buffalo, don't turn it over and hand it off to our stud running back and let those guys carry the load with the defense. And that's what we're talking about. Let's face it, we're never talking about how great the quarterback is in Chicago not unless we're talking about Sid Luckman. What we're really talking about is the running game and the defense and the defense didn't step up.

"Whether it is the D-line not producing enough pressure on the quarterback or just the inconsistent play all around for the unit because when that group was humming, they were humming. They were scaring everybody out of their socks when they walked on the field. Now, they have shown a vulnerable side. Injuries have caused that and just time. They're not a young team. But with the draft if they can get some help on the line, I'll tell you if they can get pressure on the quarterback, that defense is back."

And if the defense is back, Brown believes the Bears will be back in contention.

all quotes from chicagosuntimes.com

Obama talks sports

“Other than the Bears,” Obama said, “the Steelers are probably the team that’s closest to my heart.”

quote from ESPN.com

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Did You Know? 1-29-09

Bears rookie Matt Forte generated the most first downs with 86 (63 rushing, 23 receiving), tying him for the most in the NFL with fellow running backs Clinton Portis of the Redskins and Michael Turner of the Falcons.

TE Greg Olsen to be honored

Tight end Greg Olsen will be honored as the Bears player of the year Feb. 9 at the 21st Annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards at the Hilton Chicago.

Olsen had one of the most productive seasons by a tight end in Bears history in 2008.

His 54 receptions were the most by a Bears tight end since Hall of Famer Mike Ditka had 75 in 1964.

And with five touchdown catches, Olsen became the first tight end to lead the Bears outright in that category since Emery Moorehead also had five in 1982.

(AP)

Anquan Boldin wants a Super Bowl Ring before he thinks about next season

Anquan Boldin what do you think of Bears fans spending their off-season longing for a trade from Arizona to Chicago so you can end the team's search for a No. 1 wide receiver?

"I think that it just speaks to how you play the game, and real fans appreciate what you do on the field," Boldin said Monday. "That is always flattering. But as far as thinking about next year or the future, it doesn't help me right now. My only goal is to win the Super Bowl."

Boldin still has two years and $5.75 million left on his contract but would want a new deal with any team that trades for him.

Even before his controversial pouting act at the end of the NFC championship game, Boldin said he wouldn't play for the Cardinals beyond this season.

Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley might be the new Chiefs head coach next season, so that could play into Boldin's wants.

"If you worry about too much of the future, you miss the moment right now," Boldin said. "That is something that I don't want to do."

It's going to take a lot of draft picks to reel Anquan Boldin out of Arizona

Super Bowl Results

Super Bowl XLII
	Feb. 3, 2008 U. of Phoenix Stadium Glendale, Arizona
MVP: Eli Manning, QB, New York

	New York Giants	17
	New England Patriots	14

Super Bowl XLI
	Feb. 4, 2007 Dolphin Stadium Miami, Florida
MVP: Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis

	Indianapolis Colts	29
	Chicago Bears	17

Super Bowl XL
	Feb. 5, 2006 Ford Field Detroit, Michigan
MVP: Hines Ward, WR, Pittsburgh

	Seattle Seahawks	10
	Pittsburgh Steelers	21

Super Bowl XXXIX
	Feb. 6, 2005 Alltel Stadium Jacksonville, Florida
MVP: Deion Branch, WR, New England

	New England Patriots	24
	Philadelphia Eagles	21

Super Bowl XXXVIII
	Feb. 1, 2004 Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas
MVP: Tom Brady, QB, New England

	Carolina Panthers	29
	New England Patriots	32

Super Bowl XXXVII
	Jan. 26, 2003 Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, California
MVP: Dexter Jackson, FS, Tampa Bay

	Oakland Raiders	21
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	48

Super Bowl XXXVI
	Feb. 3, 2002 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana
MVP: Tom Brady, QB, New England

	St. Louis Rams	17
	New England Patriots	20

Super Bowl XXXV
	Jan. 28, 2001 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida
MVP: Ray Lewis, LB, Baltimore

	Baltimore Ravens	34
	New York Giants	7

Super Bowl XXXIV
	Jan. 30, 2000 Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia
MVP: Kurt Warner, QB, St. Louis

	St. Louis Rams	23
	Tennessee Titans	16

Super Bowl XXXIII
	Jan. 31, 1999 Pro Player Stadium Miami, Florida
MVP: John Elway, QB, Denver

	Denver Broncos	34
	Atlanta Falcons	19

Super Bowl XXXII
	Jan. 25, 1998 Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, California
MVP: Terrell Davis, RB, Denver

	Green Bay Packers	24
	Denver Broncos	31

Super Bowl XXXI
	Jan. 26, 1997 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana
MVP: Desmond Howard, KR-PR, Green Bay

	New England Patriots	21
	Green Bay Packers	35

Super Bowl XXX
	Jan. 28, 1996 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, Arizona
MVP: Larry Brown, CB, Dallas

	Dallas Cowboys	27
	Pittsburgh Steelers	17

Super Bowl XXIX
	Jan. 29, 1995 Joe Robbie Stadium Miami, Florida
MVP: Steve Young, QB, San Francisco

	San Diego Chargers	26
	San Francisco 49ers	49

Super Bowl XXVIII
	Jan. 30, 1994 Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia
MVP: Emmitt Smith, RB, Dallas

	Dallas Cowboys	30
	Buffalo Bills	13

Super Bowl XXVII
	Jan. 31, 1993 Rose Bowl Pasadena, California
MVP: Troy Aikman, QB, Dallas

	Buffalo Bills	17
	Dallas Cowboys	52

Super Bowl XXVI
	Jan. 26, 1992 Metrodome Minneapolis, Minnesota
MVP: Mark Rypien, QB, Washington

	Washington Redskins	37
	Buffalo Bills	24

Super Bowl XXV
	Jan. 27, 1991 Tampa Stadium Tampa, Florida
MVP: Ottis Anderson, RB, New York

	Buffalo Bills	19
	New York Giants	20

Super Bowl XXIV
	Jan. 28, 1990 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana
MVP: Joe Montana, QB, San Francisco

	San Francisco 49ers	55
	Denver Broncos	10

Super Bowl XXIII
	Jan. 22, 1989 Joe Robbie Stadium Miami, Florida
MVP: Jerry Rice, WR, San Francisco

	Cincinnati Bengals	16
	San Francisco 49ers	20

Super Bowl XXII
	Jan. 31, 1988 Jack Murphy Stadium San Diego, California
MVP: Doug Williams, QB, Washington

	Washington Redskins	42
	Denver Broncos	10

Super Bowl XXI
	Jan. 25, 1987 Rose Bowl Pasadena, California
MVP: Phil Simms, QB, New York

	Denver Broncos	20
	New York Giants	39

Super Bowl XX
	Jan. 26, 1986 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana
MVP: Richard Dent, DE, Chicago

	Chicago Bears	46
	New England Patriots	10

Super Bowl XIX
	Jan. 20, 1985 Stanford Stadium Palo Alto, California
MVP: Joe Montana, QB, San Francisco

	Miami Dolphins	16
	San Francisco 49ers	38

Super Bowl XVIII
	Jan. 22, 1984 Tampa Stadium Tampa, Florida
MVP: Marcus Allen, RB, Los Angeles

	Washington Redskins	9
	Los Angeles Raiders	38

Super Bowl XVII
	Jan, 30, 1983 Rose Bowl Pasadena, California
MVP: John Riggins, RB, Washington

	Miami Dolphins	17
	Washington Redskins	27

Super Bowl XVI
	Jan. 24, 1982 Pontiac Silverdome Pontiac, Michigan
MVP: Joe Montana, QB, San Francisco

	San Francisco 49ers	26
	Cincinnati Bengals	21

Super Bowl XV
	Jan. 25, 1981 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana
MVP: Jim Plunkett, QB, Oakland

	Oakland Raiders	27
	Philadelphia Eagles	10

Super Bowl XIV
	Jan. 20, 1980 Rose Bowl Pasadena, California
MVP: Terry Bradshaw, QB, Pittsburgh

	Los Angeles Rams	19
	Pittsburgh Steelers	31

Super Bowl XIII
	Jan. 21, 1979 Orange Bowl Miami, Florida
MVP: Terry Bradshaw, QB, Pittsburgh

	Pittsburgh Steelers	35
	Dallas Cowboys	31

Super Bowl XII
	Jan. 15, 1978 Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana
co-MVP: Randy White, DT, Dallas Harvey Martin, DE, Dallas

	Dallas Cowboys	27
	Denver Broncos	10

Super Bowl XI
	Jan. 9, 1977 Rose Bowl Pasadena, California
MVP: Fred Biletnikoff, WR, Oakland

	Oakland Raiders	32
	Minnesota Vikings	14

Super Bowl X
	Jan. 18, 1976 Orange Bowl Miami, Florida
MVP: Lynn Swann, WR, Pittsburgh

	Dallas Cowboys	17
	Pittsburgh Steelers	21

Super Bowl IX
	Jan. 12, 1975 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, Louisiana
MVP: Franco Harris, RB, Pittsburgh

	Pittsburgh Steelers	16
	Minnesota Vikings	6

Super Bowl VIII
	Jan. 13, 1974 Rice Stadium Houston, Texas
MVP: Larry Csonka, RB, Miami

	Minnesota Vikings	7
	Miami Dolphins	24

Super Bowl VII
	Jan. 14, 1973 Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California
MVP: Jake Scott, S, Miami

	Miami Dolphins	14
	Washington Redskins	7

Super Bowl VI
	Jan. 16, 1972 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, Louisiana
MVP: Roger Staubach, QB, Dallas

	Dallas Cowboys	24
	Miami Dolphins	3

Super Bowl V
	Jan. 17, 1971 Orange Bowl Miami, Florida
MVP: Chuck Howley, LB, Dallas

	Baltimore Colts	16
	Dallas Cowboys	13

Super Bowl IV
	Jan. 11, 1970 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, Louisiana
MVP: Len Dawson, QB, Kansas City

	Minnesota Vikings	7
	Kansas City Chiefs	23

Super Bowl III
	Jan. 12, 1969 Orange Bowl Miami, Florida
MVP: Joe Namath, QB, New York

	New York Jets	16
	Baltimore Colts	7

Super Bowl II
	Jan. 14, 1968 Orange Bowl Miami, Florida
MVP: Bart Starr, QB, Green Bay

	Green Bay Packers	33
	Oakland Raiders	14

Super Bowl I
	Jan. 15, 1967 Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California
MVP: Bart Starr, QB, Green Bay

	Kansas City Chiefs	10
	Green Bay Packers	35