Chase Claypool promises ‘night and day’ difference for Bears in 2023

Chase Claypool arrived in Chicago last season at an inopportune time. The Bears acquired the young receiver at the NFL trade deadline with an eye toward the future. Changing teams midseason is difficult for receivers. They have to work extra hours to learn a new scheme and develop chemistry with their new quarterback. The Bears … Read more

NFL owners decision to flex ‘Thursday Night Football’ will have negative impact on fans

EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL finally forced Thursday night flex scheduling into its broadcast window. Let’s hope the league never has to use it. On Monday, 24 owners voted in favor of a scheduling mechanism by which the league will be able to flex into (or out of) “Thursday Night Football” games. The games are … Read more

NFL’s controversial ‘Thursday Night Football’ flex scheduling decision reflects league’s priorities

EAGAN, Minn. — An NFL proposal that narrowly failed in March has now passed. NFL TV watchers, rejoice. NFL game attendees: beware. NFL team owners approved a proposal that will allow Thursday night games to be flexed to Sunday and vice versa. The proposal, as of now for just the 2023 season, will carry some … Read more