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Release Radar 9/4/20: Dirty Heads vs Chet Bakerradstarron September 6, 2020 at 3:25 pm

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Release Radar 9/4/20: Dirty Heads vs Chet Baker

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Movie Review: TenetJohn Hammerleon September 6, 2020 at 2:54 pm

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Movie Review: Tenet

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This November Democracy itself hangs in the balanceAquinas wiredon September 6, 2020 at 5:32 pm

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This November Democracy itself hangs in the balance

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Crews battle 2-alarm fire at Austin scrap yardSun-Times Wireon September 6, 2020 at 10:45 am

No injuries were reported in an extra-alarm fire Sunday at a scrap yard in Austin on the West Side.

The fire broke out shortly after 4 a.m. at the scrap yard on the elevated Bloomingdale Trail near Austin Avenue, according to Chicago Fire Department Cmdr. Frank Velez.

The incident was elevated to a two-alarm fire as the blaze spread through piles of scrap including wood, metal, fuel tanks and other materials to create “one big bonfire,” Velez said.

The fire did not spread to any nearby buildings and was struck out about shortly after 5 a.m., according to Velez. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation and crews remained at the scene to deal with hot spots as of 5:30 a.m., Velez said.

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Be Energized and Beat FatigueSheri McIntoshon September 5, 2020 at 5:57 pm

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Be Energized and Beat Fatigue

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Game Post 9/5Sean Hollandon September 5, 2020 at 8:53 pm

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Game Post 9/5

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Chicago Bears: QB controversy will continue all seasonPatrick Sheldonon September 5, 2020 at 1:00 pm

Chicago Bears (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The Chicago Bears finally named a starting quarterback.

Late on Friday evening the Chicago Bears let slip the news that Mitchell Trubisky would be named the starting quarterback for Week 1. Burying the news on a Friday night before a holiday weekend does not scream ‘confidence’ in the decision or a real desire to face the ensuing criticism that will come from Ryan Pace’s decision to give up a fourth-round pick and $20 million dollars for a backup.

Setting aside Pace’s futility in evaluating the game’s most important position, there was another lesson to be drawn from the news — and that is that this competition is not going away anytime soon.

All offseason, Bears fans debated the competition over social media. The Haters, the Truthers, and the Apathetics (or those who don’t believe either is a great option) all dug in on their positions. For those fans who hoped naming a starting quarterback would bring closure to the argument, they are going to be sorely disappointed.

You see, this controversy is not going away anytime soon.

Despite the non-adversarial nature of this quarterback competition, Trubisky will be under the most pressure he’s faced as a Bear. That’s because Nick Foles, the man standing ready to take his place, has won a Super Bowl and Super Bowl MVP and has a penchant from saving seasons.

The Bears can’t afford to waste another, which is why every throw and series will be under immense scrutiny. Mitch could light the world on fire in game one, but if he throws up a clunker in the first half of game two, fans will be calling for a change.

Look to Philadelphia, where many Eagles fans called for Carson Wentz, an exceedingly better quarterback than Trubisky, to take a back seat to Foles. Why, because Foles plays his best football when the games matter most and there is no stronger love affair than that between fans and the backup quarterback.

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There is no doubt this is going to be a challenging season for Bears fans. It will almost certainly be filled with ups and downs as two meddling quarterbacks vie for your heart by doing just enough to not be as bad as the other guy.

All we can hope for is that one of them has some magical run tucked away and can give the defense just a little help.

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Chicago Bears: Trubisky’s first 3 seasons mean nothing, 2020 says it allRyan Fedrauon September 5, 2020 at 12:00 pm

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Chicago Bears (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The Chicago Bears announced their starting quarterback and Mitchell Trubisky’s past means nothing, it’s all about his future.

For Mitchell Trubisky, this offseason filled with chaos was a big challenge for him. The Chicago Bears brought in Nick Foles, who Matt Nagy loves, and the fanbase lost faith in Trubisky. Instead of sitting there and losing the starting quarterback job, Trubisky worked with Jeff Christensen on his throwing mechanics, along with straightening out issues with his throwing shoulder.

Fixing throwing mechanics is one thing, earning the trust from your head coach is another thing. Trubisky has the vote of confidence from his coaches to start the season, but that doesn’t mean anything if he cannot perform under the bright lights.

Not only does Trubisky need to win games, but he also has to play well enough where there’s no doubt left in the minds of coaches and teammates on who the starting quarterback should be. Trubisky cannot start the season slow and expect to keep his job. He has to win games and put up numbers to back up his offseason work.

The first three seasons means nothing going forward for Trubisky. It’s all about the 2020 NFL season. If Trubisky can go out, lead the Bears to the playoffs, and win a playoff game or two, he’s proven the coaches right and will keep his job in 2021. If he struggles this season and the team misses the playoffs again, Trubisky will be a free agent and will likely be out of Chicago.

It’s time for fans to stop comparing him to other quarterbacks and remember how young he actually is. He started one year in college and was drafted high to a team that was in the midst of rebuilding with no offensive weapons. This season, it’s Year 3 with a few of these offensive weapons, along with Chicago, hopefully, figuring out the tight end position.

Trubisky might never put up the stats Patrick Mahomes does, but that doesn’t mean he can’t become a solid quarterback for the Chicago Bears and stay here for the long-term. Fans, it’s time to put your trust in Trubisky one last time. It’ll be worth it.

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Chicago Bears: Trubisky’s first 3 seasons mean nothing, 2020 says it allRyan Fedrauon September 5, 2020 at 12:00 pm Read More »

Chicago Bears should kick the tires on Josh RosenRyan Heckmanon September 5, 2020 at 11:00 am

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Chicago Bears (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

The Chicago Bears might as well add a former first-round quarterback who was released Friday.

The question has to be asked, right? If the Miami Dolphins really allowed Josh Rosen to leave for nothing, should the Chicago Bears be interested? In short, yes.

Look, the Bears’ current quarterback situation is what every fan is talking about, every analyst is laughing about and what every member of the current coaching staff is attempting to downplay. Mitchell Trubisky was named the starter on Friday, so he gets his shot to prove his worth in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

But, just how short of a leash will he have? If Trubisky struggles at all within the first two games, it would be very likely we see Nick Foles by Week 3 or Week 4. The fans know it. The media knows it. The coaches know it. This team doesn’t have time to waste.

With the defense in place, general manager Ryan Pace is not in position to buy time when it comes to the most important position in football.

So, with Rosen available, do the Bears consider carrying three quarterbacks?

Matt Nagy already said his Chicago Bears will carry two kickers, so what’s one more quarterback?

It’s a logical point. The team is ready to carry two kickers, whether the second is kept on the practice squad or active roster. So, what’s wrong with carrying a third quarterback in a year where depth and health is at an even higher premium?

Rosen is a former first-round pick for a reason — so is Trubisky, some might argue. But, that’s another debate.

In the history of unfair situations, Rosen’s might top them all. His career has begun worse than just about anyone in recent memory, especially given the position he plays. In Arizona, the new coaching staff was ready to give up on him after Year 1 because they had a chance to draft Kyler Murray.

Then, in Miami, the Dolphins decided to bring in veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, roll with him, and then draft Tua Tagovailoa in the first round this year. So, Rosen has essentially been left for dead by two franchises in a matter of two years.

Rosen turned 23 in February. He started 13 games as a rookie, surrounded by the league’s worst roster — and it wasn’t even close. Last season, he started just three games surrounded by what many called the worst roster in the league as well — an organization which was attempting to completely strip its roster why season’s end.

The point, here, is that no one really knows what this kid’s potential is. His ceiling could be one that nobody has even scratched just yet. If he’s put in the right scenario, Rosen very well could surprise.

So, at a cost which is likely to be next to nothing, the Bears should absolutely be in on Rosen. Bring him in for depth, see what he can do in practice, and at the very least, allow him to compete for the backup position next year — if not more.

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