Buccaneers’ Trueblood, Bears’ Tillman fined $5,000

Tampa Bay’s Jeremy Trueblood and the Bears Charles "Peanut" Tillman were each fined $5,000 by the NFL for their roles in a skirmish during last week’s game between the Buccaneers and Bears.

The Bears had stopped Tampa Bay deep in its own territory in overtime when Trueblood took some shots at Chicago defensive end Adewale Ogunleye.

Peanut Tillman ran over and jumped on the pile, then got caught taking a swing at Michael Clayton.

That resulted in a 15-yard penalty that kept the drive going and led to a 21-yard field goal by Matt Bryant that lifted the Buccaneers to a 27-24 victory at Soldier Field on Sunday.

Warren Sapp Calls Urban Meyer a "Classless Dirtbag" and Bashes His Former Team

Yes, it is true Warren Sapp called Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer a "classless dirtbag."

Just because Sapp is a former Miami Hurricane doesn't give him the right to call anyone a "classless dirtbag."

Sapp called Meyer that name because Meyer forced his team to kick a field goal, to make an already out of reach game even worse, when they could of just ran the clock down.

Coach Urban Meyer sent out the field goal unit on fourth down with 30 seconds left.
He said he want to get a rep in for his kicker.

Warren Sapp must want to be on television, in newspapers, and on the radio for this dumb comment.

Those comments are ones you don't say out loud.

Sapp must think he is the best thing since peanut butter and jelly because since retiring he has joined the CBS Football Pregame Show and Inside the NFL.

I liked Warren Sapp until he made such an ignorant comment like this one to Urban Meyer.

Sapp must be angry at the fact that his team is no where as good as the Florida Gators.

Hesiman trophy winner Tim Tebow backed up his Head Coach by saying this:

"You can talk about running the score up, I don't care. Miami Hurricane coaches are paid to stop us and offensive coordinator Dan Mullen is paid to score. They don't do that, oh well. But you don't have to talk about coach Meyer as a person. That's not necessary."

Other Warren Sapp News:

Sapp has decided to bash his old team the Oakland Raiders.

Sapp's comments:

“As far as where the Raiders are going, they have unrealistic ideas about what their people can do,” Sapp said on a conference call to promote the reincarnation of “Inside the NFL” that premieres tonight on Showtime.

“That was the experience I had in the four years I was there. They asked people to do stuff they were physically impossible of doing.

“They asked a guy who hadn’t coached for 12 years to coach,” he said of former offensive coordinator Tom Walsh.

“They’re going to suck.”

Really Warren?

Sapp also bashed CB DeAngelo Hall, saying he gets burned and he is overrated.

Warren Sapp could get fired for comments like these.

Warren we all know the Raiders aren't very good and they haven't won a total of 20 games in the last five seasons.

But, they off a team that is young and trying to compete in the AFC West.

I suggest Warren that you should keep your mouth instead of saying things like this about both Urban Meyer and the Oakland Raiders.

He is just plain stupid since his retirement this off-season.

Aaron Rodgers: He Can't Possibly Beat Brett Favre Out for the No. 1 Job, Can He?

The Green Bay Packers had Aaron Rodgers taking all the snaps this offseason as the No. 1 QB, but now that future Hall of Famer Brett Favre has come back, the job looks to be Brett's to take.

As I look at it Brett Favre was the second best QB last season, behind Tom Brady, so why put in an unproven QB over a future Hall of Famer?

I am sure the Green Bay Packers will figure it out sooner than later that they should put Favre as the No. 1 QB, not trade, release, or put him as the backup.

I think if Favre does well the Packers look great, but if he fails they could be chanting Rodgers sooner than you think.

Maybe Aaron Rodgers isn't as bad as we all think. But he did drop in the first round all the way to 24 in 2005.

Maybe the Packers saw something in Rodgers that we didn't or they just drafted a guy to come in when Favre was to retire.

Jerome Bettis was asked about the Packers' situation and he said, "I understand Aaron Rodgers—it's a delicate situation for him. But if you let the competition decide who wins, no one can be upset about that. And Brett may not win, and if that happens you're in the best of all situations because Aaron has proved to you that he can go out there and get it done."

This whole fiasco with Favre was ridiculous and should of never happened and I am glad it is over. Now that can talk about better stuff on all the sports shows.

We will see how Brett Favre performs, but Aaron Rodgers should not assume anything.

Aaron Rodgers could get his chance soon.

Chicago Bears Training Camp Video Links from Saturday and Sunday

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Devin Hester: Holding Out Of Bears Training Camp

Just recently, it has been reported that WR/KR for the Chicago Bears, Devin Hester, is holding out of training camp.

Devin Hester wants his money and he wants it now. Personally i saw this coming way before last season ended.

This man is on the verge of being something special.

Do you think he deserves his money?

I sure do, but what do you give to the man. He has to prove anything at receiver and we all know his ability at KR.

You don't want to overpay Devin Hester, it could be a huge mistake.

I understand where the University of Miami alum is coming from.

The Chicago Bears signed many players on the team to long contracts this off-season, including: DT, Tommie Harris, LB Lance Briggs, DE Alex Brown, K Robbie Gould, LB Brian Urlacher and WR Rashied Davis.

They also signed every single draft pick including first round pick, Chris Williams today.

He wants money and he will be willing to sit out of precious training camp time for it.

The report from ESPN said he will lose 15,000 dollars each day he holds out of training camp.

He is scheduled to make $445,000 this season and $530,000 in 2009.

He signed a four-year, $2.61 million contract in 2006 after he was the 57th overall pick in the second round.

Devin Hester told the Chicago Tribune "I'm not coming,'' he said by phone. "I have to make a statement. I showed by going to [organized team activities] that I was a team player. But then, I just felt like they weren't taking it seriously that I wanted to get a new deal. "I can't go out and play this year making $445,000. Come on, man.''

Devin Hester said Lovie Smith called and said the team didn't feel the same without him.

He said he deserves more, and I agree, but how much more is the real question.

This could turn out ugly, but I believe the Chicago Bears will do the right thing and give Devin Hester his money.

The Chicago Bears know that the 31 other teams in the league would love to have this dynamic return man, soon to be star receiver, according to many players, coaches and fans.

Did You Know: 7/8/08

Did You Know: Jim McMahon former Chicago Bears QB.

Chicago Bears fans remember that QB Jim McMahon helped the Bears win Super Bowl XX, but what they don't remember is he won a Super Bowl with the Packers.

Yes, he played for the Bears enemy and in 1996 he played backup to Brett Favre.

He was booed at the beginning of his two years with the Pack, later he was called McBackup to Brett Favre.

The funny part of this story is that the Bears never went to the White House in Washington because of the death of the astronauts on the challenger. So, when the Packers won the Super Bowl in 1996, McMahon wore a Chicago Bears jersey

Many Green Bay Packer fans grew very furious, but then he explained how he never had the chance to go when he was on the Bears.

He is the best Bears QB since Sid Luckman, but he bounced around the league after his departure from the Bears. He later played for the Vikings, Chargers, and Cardinals.

Just a fun fact to know about a former Bears player.

Chicago Bears Player Preview: Earl Bennett

Today I will preview the Chicago Bears other 3rd round pick, Earl Bennett, on Chicago Bears Player Preview.

Personally, I think this guy was a steal in this years NFL Draft.
Bennett set the SEC record for career receptions with 236. In his first two years, no one in the SEC had more receptions than he did. Also, he is the first ever SEC receiver to record 75+ receptions in three seasons.

The 6'1," 202 Ib wideout is best buds with Chicago Bears first round pick OT Chris Williams (Also from Vanderbilt).

Bennett has reliable hands and just enough speed to go deep. With his above average cutting ability, he is able to shake off defenders. Many thought he was the best play maker at Vanderbilt.

The only thing Bennett needs to work on is his route running.

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner said this days after they drafted Bennett: "We'll give him an opportunity to come in and compete right away." "He's a very intelligent young man, so he shouldn't have any trouble picking things up. He's very competitive, so I know he'll enjoy coming in and competing."

Those stats show Bennett can do it all. In 2006, his best season, he recorded 82 receptions for 1,146 yards and earned all-SEC honors for two straight seasons. In his junior year, he received all-SEC honors once again.

In 3 years with the Commodores, Bennett finished with 236 receptions, 2,852 receiving yards, and 20 touchdowns. I like those stats.

Only 21 years old, he reamins unsigned, but is expected compete for that open #1 WR spot. I see him doing just that and becoming the threat that Devin Hester could develop into. It will be hard for a rookie to come in and win the #1 spot. If he doesn't develop this season, he will down the road.

Daunte Culpepper: Would the Chicago Bears consider signing him?

The Chicago Bears have a QB competition already with Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton, but behind those two QB's there isn't much.
They could go after veteran QB Daunte Culpepper and make this QB race even more interesting. The only negative is Daunte has been plagued by injuries ever since he left Minnesota. Also, he turned down a 1 year/ 1 million dollar offer from the Green Bay Packers last week. So, he won't come too cheap.
I can't see Jerry Angelo going after Daunte, but it would be a good investment for the team. Even if he did not get that much playing time, he could come in and help Rex and Kyle. He is a veteran, who has alot of knowledge of the game.

Charles Tillman and Nathan Vasher: Best Cornerback Tandem in the NFL Right Now?

I believe when Charles "Peanut" Tillman and Nathan Vasher are healthy, there’s not a better cornerback tandem in the NFL. They are simply the best

Their ability to create turnovers is the main reason i chose them. In 2005, Nathan Vasher had 8 Int's and Charles Tillman had 5 Int's tied for the NFC lead with 13 combined interceptions with Carolina’s Chris Gamble and Ken Lucas. I think losing Vasher last season was a big loss to the defense, because the games he did play in he made a huge impact. Also, Charles Tillman seems to try hard every single down. Since Vasher and Tillman have played together, which began in 2004. they have combined for 30 int's. WOW! Those are amazing stats.

I believe that Tillman is very underrated because of all the other great players on that defense. The only other top cornerback tandems that are almost as good as Tillman and Vasher are: Antonio Cromartie and Quentin Jammer of the San Diego Chargers, Champ Bailey and Dre Bly of the Denver Broncos, and Al Harris and Charles Woodson of the Green Bay Packers. You could even throw in new Eagle Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown as a good cornerback tandem.

In the end, if both stay healthy they are the best corneback tandem in the league and I hope to see that next season when they get on the field.

Chicago Bears: Why Does Everyone Think They're So Bad?

Are the Chicago Bears really going to be as bad as people think they are next season?

I don't really understand what the normal NFL fan and so-called expert or analyst sees. The Bears were in Super Bowl XLI two seasons ago. They have many of the same players from that season.

I know they went 7-9 last year, but no team has gone back to the playoffs after a Super Bowl loss except the 2005-2006 Seattle Seahawks.

The Bears had a very solid draft this year. Some of the players they chose are as follows.

1st round: OT, Chris Williams. 2nd Round: RB, Matt Forte. 3rd Round: WR, Earl Bennett. 3rd Round: DT, Marcus Harrison. 4th Round: S, Craig Steltz. They also got a steal in 6'4" WR Marcus Monk in the 7th Round.

I could understand some people saying they have a couple of question marks, but they have so much talent and I see them going really far this season.

Projected Lineup:

QB: Rex Grossman, who could be very effective with a decent O-line and running game. He was real effective after Brian Griese went out with an injury (thank goodness for that). I don't really see this position as the biggest question mark.

RB: I really see this position as their biggest question mark. They released Cedric Benson, who really doesn't care about anything but money. He might be innocent on both charges, but Matt Forte will be a little bit better.

The problem I have is that most teams have two decent RBs. The Bears have one decent "Rookie" RB in Forte and then have "Special Team Freak," the other Adrian Peterson, plus Garrett Wolfe—no one knows what he'll do. They might want to sign RB Kevin Jones, who has averaged 4.0 yards per carry in his career.

FB: Jason McKie is solid. There is nothing else to say.

WR: They released aging Muhsin Muhammad, which makes a lot of sense, and did not resign "B-Twice." Bernard wanted way too much money for what kind of production he had last year—he dropped way too many balls, but he was a great deep threat. They should have hit him with the franchise tag.

They bring back Marty Booker, who is basically a "younger" Muhsin Muhammad, and sign Brandon Lloyd, who has done nothing in his career. Brandon Lloyd could be a factor because Offensive Coordinator Ron Turner coached him at Illinois.

Also, resigning Rashied Davis was big—he will be solid—and Mark Bradley could be great if he stays healthy. Earl Bennett and Marcus Monk could contribute as well.

Who knows what Devin Hester will do? You don't want to use him too much because that will take away time from returning kicks. Personally I think their receivers will be better than last year.

TE: Very solid with veteran Dez Clark and speedy Greg Olsen.

OL: Rookie Chris Williams will start at LT, Terrence Metcalf at LG, Olin Kreutz at C, Roberto Garza at RG, and John Tait moving back to RT. This has to be their biggest question mark, but I think they'll be better than last year's line with aging Fred Miller and Ruben Brown.

DE: Adewale Ogunleye and Alex Brown will start, but they will have solid backups who will be in the rotation—Mark Anderson and Israel Idonije. Idonije will be used not only as a DE, but also as a DT.

DT: Look for Tommie Harris, who has one year left on his contract, to pair up with Dusty Dvoracek to start and have Anthony Adams as the Nose Tackle. Also, rookie Marcus Harrison should be used like Tank Johnson was a couple years ago. DT Matt Toenia, who signed on late in the year, should add some depth.

LB: They are the best in the league if Brian Urlacher is healthy. He'll pair up with Lance Briggs, and don't forget about Hunter Hillenmeyer.

CB: Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman will start and have solid backups in Ricky Manning Jr. and Trumaine McBride, plus Corey Graham on Special Teams. Look for Vasher to have a Pro Bowl season if he stays healthy and for the Bears to use Daniel Manning in Nickel situations.

FS: Mike Brown will be great if he stays healthy, and Craig Steltz will be a solid backup and contributor on special teams.

SS: Brandon McGowan, who re-signed this offseason, should be solid if he stays healthy, and has some solid backups in Kevin Payne and Daniel Manning.

Special Teams: Kicker Robbie Gould is good as gold, punter Brad Maynard is solid, and what can you say about Devin Hester? He is ridiculous.

Predicted Record: 11-5—I see them having a Super Bowl defense if Urlacher and Mike Brown stay healthy, plus a solid offense if Matt Forte leads the way with that O-line staying up.

Tommie Harris: Did He Deserve A Lucrative Deal?

Should the Chicago Bears be ecstatic that they just signed DT Tommie Harris to a contract extension? Should they have made him the richest DT in the NFL ever? Who else on the Chicago Bears in line for a contract extension?


They should be going crazy that they wrapped up Tommie Harris. If he stays healthy he could be the best DT ever and play past his contract. He could do the same thing that Brian Urlacher did. Tommie Harris said “I would never go out and talk about the Bears in front of the media or disrespect my team,” whose deal was the richest ever for the Bears in terms of dollars per year.

They made the right choice in making him the richest DT. He will be great if he doesn't get hurt. It was also great since he would have been an unrestricted free agent after the 2008 season. The only bad thing is they need to wrap up Devin Hester and make Urlacher richer. Harris started 56 of his 60 career NFL games and recorded 208 tackles during his four seasons with the Bears. The three-time Pro Bowler had 13 total sacks over the last two seasons—ranking him second among defensive tackles.

Obviously Urlacher will get his money, but might have to settle for a little less. Also, Devin Hester will get plenty of money because of him being versatile.

Overall the Bears will be a decent team this season.