In recent Cubs history, there have been some crucial swing-and-miss off-season signings by the front office. Signing Marcus Stroman to a three-year deal heading into the 2022 season was definitely not one of them. Since joining the Cubs in 2022, Stroman has been one of the best pitchers in MLB. Stroman was great in ‘22, despite … The post Jed Hoyer’s Prize Off-season Signing … [Read more...] about Jed Hoyer’s Prize Off-season Signing
How Have Ryan Poles Major Year-One Decisions Aged So Far?
Ryan Poles knew his work was cut out for him when he accepted the Chicago Bears general manager position last offseason, as he inherited a very dire situation. He knew the fort would have to get torn down to build a castle, and he began doing just that as soon as he took the job. … The post How Have Ryan Poles Major Year-One Decisions Aged So Far? appeared first on Chicago … [Read more...] about How Have Ryan Poles Major Year-One Decisions Aged So Far?
Bulls Season Review: Supporting Cast/Head Coach
Continuing our 2022-23 Chicago Bulls season recap, after reviewing the Big 3’s season, we check on the role players and coach. Rotation Players: Alex Caruso: Alex Caruso was named to first team All-defense this season, as he led the league in deflections while averaging 1.5 steals per game 0.7 blocks per game. He was a … The post Bulls Season Review: Supporting Cast/Head Coach … [Read more...] about Bulls Season Review: Supporting Cast/Head Coach
Khalil Herbert: RYOE Master
The Chicago Bears overhauled their RB room this offseason. David Montgomery departed and signed with the Detroit Lions. Darrynton Evans was not re-signed. The Bears signed Travis Homer and D’Onta Foreman while drafting Roschon Johnson, indicating they may also not be happy with 2022 6th rounder Trestan Ebner, who struggled in limited time in 2022. … The post Khalil Herbert: … [Read more...] about Khalil Herbert: RYOE Master
Jaylon Johnson is Entering a Make-or-Break Season
Jaylon Johnson has been one of the Bears’ most consistent defenders since joining the team as a second-round selection in 2020. Re-signing him to a long-term deal seems like a no-brainer, but several factors make it less black and white than it appears on the surface. He is entering the last year of his rookie … The post Jaylon Johnson is Entering a Make-or-Break Season … [Read more...] about Jaylon Johnson is Entering a Make-or-Break Season