lol

 I think it’s well known that Rodgers and McCarthy did not work well together. Green Bay had to choose which one went. I am guessing this will end a lot of talk about Rodgers playing another year in Pittsburgh. 

Not a fan of this move. The o line was an issue most of the season; more so due to injuries and lack of depth. But jenkins was one worth keeping. He can and has played multiple spots. 

Saw that the 49ers and Trent Williams are nearing impasse. How would that guy look in Navy & Orange? What say you @Coach Nowlin?

Since 1977-78, NBA teams up at least 7 with 40 seconds left in the 4th quarter or OT in a playoff game were 1,609-0 going into last night's Pacers game against the Bucks. 

That record is now 1,609-1. 

The Bucks had a late lead in regulation along with a 20 point lead in the 2nd quarter. 

That said, I just saw this posted this evening. As a football fan, I loved listening to Madden's insight. He made things easy to understand, and it was obvious he loved his job. 

RIP John and thank you for so many great memories

Post your interesting stories about NIL here.

Here’s a broad overview of NIL: https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31086019/everything-need-know-ncaa-nil-debate

One aspect I find interesting is a little tidbit I learned for the first time today. Heard Paul Finebaum say that part of the NIL regulation is that a kid can’t compete against the university. For example, Notre Dame has a contract with Under Armour. I think that means a player at Notre Dame can’t have his own shoe deal with Nike. How can that be legal?

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Indiana football quarterback Tayven Jackson has entered the transfer portal, per a report by 247Sports' Matt Zenitz.

Jackson, the former Center Grove standout who transferred to IU from Tennessee, was Kurtis Rourke's backup this season, and helped lead the Hoosiers in the second half of the Nebraska win and started the victory over Washington.

Jackson, the younger brother of IU basketball star Trayce Jackson-Davis, completed 27-of-37 passes for 349 yards, four touchdowns and one interception this season. He also rushed for three scores.

Rourke is out of eligibility and Curt Cignetti and staff have been entertaining potential transfer targets, including Cal's Fernando Mendoza (older brother to IU freshman Alberto Mendoza) and Penn State's Beau Pribula.

Jackson's decision to enter the portal only increases the need for the Hoosiers to add a veteran quarterback (maybe two) this offseason.

Along with Alberto Mendoza, IU has another former Center Grove state champion QB Tyler Cherry on roster. He, like Mendoza, redshirted this season.

Hmm, it looked to me like young Mr. Jackson was the heir apparent to Mr. Rourke.   What happened?  Did Mr. Cignetti tell him he's not good enough?

Here’s the most recent story I’ve seen. Some people are putting a lot of thought into this.

https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/gary-indiana-renderings-chicago-bears-stadium-sites

Gary, Indiana, releases 3 renderings for potential Chicago Bears stadium sites

By Chris Kwiecinski

Published  January 16, 2026 1:16pm CST

Gary: A city once written off is now back in play for Chicago Bears

Gary, Indiana is now back in the conversation as the Bears search for a new stadium site. 

GARY, Ind. - The city of Gary, Indiana, has furthered its efforts to bring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier state.

The city, as it continues "aggressively pursuing the franchise," has identified three sites where the Bears could build a new stadium.

"Back in 1994, the Chicago Bears saw potential in Gary, and we have never forgotten that vote of confidence," Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said in a statement. "Thirty years later, Gary is even better positioned. Gary’s proposal gives the Bears the tax certainty and stability that the organization says is key to success."

What they're saying:

According to a press release, the city of Gary's Stadium Authority has identified three sites they call "Plug-and-Play sites" the city considers ready for immediate development. These sites are: 

Gary West End Entertainment District: This space is adjacent to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The release notes this is the state of Indiana's highest-grossing gaming location and offers "immediate synergy with a proven entertainment hub."

Buffington Harbor: Like Soldier Field, the Buffington Harbor offers the Bears a stadium on the waterfront. The release describes it as "a premier waterfront opportunity with established infrastructure and quick access to multiple modes of transportation."

Miller Beach: This site is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park landmark, which garners three million annual visitors and will give the Bears a "stadium experience unlike any other in the NFL."

These renderings come after sources told FOX Chicago that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was seen visiting potential stadium sites in Northwest Indiana the same weekend the Bears hosted the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round at Soldier Field. Goodell was also seen touring the Arlington Heights site.

The Bears have pledged not to use Illinois taxpayer money on a new stadium, but the franchise said it still needs public funds for infrastructure improvements around the site.

On Friday, the Village of Arlington Heights and Illinois state leaders held a press conference that urged the approval of a Mega Project Bill aimed at supporting large-scale developments, which includes the Bears’ proposed stadium project at Arlington Park.

In the release, the City of Gary calls these three sites a "natural habitat" for the Bears.

"A move to Gary isn’t just about a building; it’s about building a dynasty," Melton said in a written statement. "There’s a reason we call this region Chicagoland. Gary is just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago—closer than Arlington Heights—minutes from the Gary Chicago International Airport and uniquely positioned with waterfront views straight to Chicago’s skyline. No other location offers this combination of proximity, identity alignment, and iconic visual connection to Chicago". Unlike Arlington Heights, we have support of local, county and state leaders."

This is pretty cool. 

Go Cubs Go!

Take your best dart throws !!! 

Miami 

Arizona

Cleveland 

Tennessee 

Las Vegas

NYG 

Atlanta 

Pittsburgh 

Baltimore 

Of all the Brownsish things to do, this has to be the Browniest. 

The helmet predicts the season......shit brown. 

What's worse? the brown helmet or the person falling in during the unveiling? 

Signs your season might be cursed.

Yet another mistake by the lake. 

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2025/01/16/nfl-insider-claims-bears-head-coach-job-is-down-to-2-candidates/77755968007/

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The Chicago Bears have searched far and wide for their next head coach, requesting interviews for at least 20 candidates since the regular season ended. Could they finally be narrowing down their search to just a couple of people? That's what one NFL insider believes.

FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz appeared on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" on Thursday and claimed the Bears job is down to just two candidates: Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. "It's been made clear to me that for all intents and purposes, the Chicago job—and I haven't said this publicly—it is a two-horse race between Mike McCarthy and Ben Johnson," Schultz told Cowherd. He also said Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores could be in the mix if he interviews well but maintained that Johnson and McCarthy are the leading candidates.

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Tough choice for me.   But McCarthy was a long time coach of the hated Packers. So I'll pick Mr. Johnson.

Jason Rebrovich, the d line coach was fired. 
Tom Clements, the QB coach is retiring

Hafley is still in the mix with head coaching interviews. 
 

As far as players go, I think Jaire Alexander are done in Green Bay. He has apparently wiped his social media of all Packers related content. I am ok with the move. He cannot stay healthy. 
 

The team usually does not go into free agency much, but posts are saying Tee Higgins is visiting Green Bay. Gotta be a PR type day up there with the arctic temps lol. 
 

This is crazy 

https://www.facebook.com/1152611718/posts/pfbid0Fwsn1vHaQBxbkgu14ev4SyNWzBNsNyKSjHHMZpoJAhW3jVs9EzKEVvudRwBybdxdl/?mibextid=cr9u03