I have to say, I am impressed at what new Bears general manager Phil Emery is doing so far. I talked to the guys at Fire Ron Turner and mentioned that the difference between Emery and Angelo is quite obvious so far. Emery is making moves to win. Angelo made moves not to lose. That right there should convince actual, knowledgeable fans that Emery is a hundred times better than Jerry Angelo ever was at his job.

First, Emery traded two third-round picks for Brandon Marshall. Sure. Marshall has been a turd off the field. If he can just hold it together by staying out of trouble, this is a bold move. In fact, it still is the right move. I am not a fan of Jason Campbell being the backup but I realized he can scramble and is better than Caleb Hanie. I actually think MadCityMac is better than Caleb Hanie. Mike, is that arm still working? Josh McCown was resigned to be the third stringer. Fine by me.

Wide receiver Eric Weems was also signed from the Falcons and it seems like the Bears are trying to get offensive line help by signing Anthony Herrera from the Vikings. In addition, they are trying to sign running back Michael Bush from the Raiders. I have to say that those few moves would be pretty good although Herrera only has a few years let in him. The Bears get two wide receivers, a damn good running back and an offensive lineman all by trade/free agency. The best part is that they still have plenty of cash to get more players if they can.

So let’s look ahead to the draft even though they probably aren’t done signing/trading for more players. They still need another offensive lineman (or two) and a wide receiver on offense. With defense, they need a defensive end, possibly another tackle and a linebacker. In the secondary, a cornerback and two safeties. Make it happen, Phil.

Feel free to add your thoughts.

It’s been a busy week for sports in Chicago as well as the sporting world in general. March Madness is under way and the Bears have been busy as free agency is underway. I had Syracuse winning it all in my bracket but made another bracket with UNC winning when their best player, Fab Melo was ruled ineligible. I’ve been busy myself and I am typing this late so I’ll try to keep it short.

The Bulls pulled one out their asses by beating the Heat Wednesday night. I was shocked to say the least. They had a 17 point lead and seemed to have had the game on their side the entire night. That was until the last quarter. I had thoughts of the last game last year when the Bulls had a 12 point lead with just over 4:00 to go when they decided to be, well, the Bulls by pissing all over it and losing in incredible fashion. Once again, the Bulls had a double digit lead (I think it was 10) with just over 4:00 to go. Dwyane Wade didn’t seem to miss a shot at all. Even then, John Lucas was shooting out of his mind and that was nice to see. Still, the Heat I believe hit three three’s in the final 1:30 to get a chance to either tie or take the lead. There is no excuse for blowing that big of a lead. I understand it’s the NBA and all, but if they are a good team like some people think they are, then a double digit lead late in the game should never be lost.

Can anybody guess what made the Bulls seal the deal? Even though the defense left the Heat make just about every basket in sight at the end, the Bulls made ALL of their free throws down the stretch. The only person to miss free throws (two) was C.J. Watson. He sucks anyway. The Heat missed three total (two from Anthony and one from Wade) and it just goes to show, that once again, free throws are important. THE BULLS MUST WIN EVERY GAME AND MAKE EVERY FREE THROW AND NOT ALLOW ANY POINTS TO THE OTHER TEAM AT ALL OR THEY ARE THE WORST TEAM…EVER!!!!!!!!!!! Cocksuckers.

I love John Lucas.

19/26 on free throws

5/22 on three point field goals

Kyle Korver fucking sucks.

I should have known. They barely beat a shitty Bucks team the night before. I can’t wait to see Saturday’s disaster against the Jazz.

The Bulls might have won Monday night’s game against the Pacers, but that doesn’t mean I was pissed off the entire game. Don’t get me wrong, it was nice to see the Bulls outscore the Pacers by 20 in the 3rd. However, they completely crapped themselves in the other quarters and nearly blew a 22 point lead late in the game before Luol Deng and Joakim Noah came in to make sure that didn’t happen.

Here is what pissed me off the game:

1. Omer Asik – Can someone please tell me how this asshole is in the NBA? He has, by far, the worst hands ever. This turd has never been productive. Monday night, I had enough. First, he had two easy layups that could been made while being fouled. The ball seems to just fly out of his hands as he goes to the basket without even being touched. Two, he sucks at free throws (more on these later) as he went 3-6. Then late in the game, he grabs a rebound and instead of holding onto the damn ball close to him, George Hill steals it out of nowhere for a turnover. So Asik overall, is a turnover machine. He is also terrible at handling the ball and he can’t even make a damn shot unless he is completely by himself. I have no idea how this guy was even drafted. If people think this guy is any good, maybe I should go to Turkey and play basketball just like he did. I can be damn sure I’ll suck at basketball just as bad Omer Asik. Yawn.

2. Turnovers/free throws – For crying out loud, I feel like I am repeating myself. The Bulls can get away with 16 turnovers and 10 missed free throws against the Pacers and bum teams like the Bucks or Cavaliers. However, when the Heat come to town, this is a recipe for hell and why I am saying for the second year in a row, the Bulls won’t go anywhere when they do stupid shit on the court. In Monday night’s game, Kyle Korver threw at least two stupid passes in traffic and both were stolen. It helps if this team learns how to pass to people that are actually open. Then there are the free throws. Bulls win this game against bums but not against the Heat, Lakers or Thunder when they miss 10 free throws. Asik, Gibson, Noah and Rose all missed at least two in the game against the Pacers. I really wish somebody from the media would ask these players if they work on this shit in practice. It’s going to cost them. Yawn.

3. Richard Hamilton – I have to say, I was really excited that the Bulls picked up Hamilton before the season started. It seemed like he was finally healthy and not even two minutes into the game, he is out with an apparent shoulder injury. It’s one thing after another and now, the Bulls need help. Stephen Jackson from the Bucks may be available for a cheap price. Rumors of the Celtics dismantling could mean that Ray Allen gets traded. I don’t give a damn if he’s old. He can still give a team 20 points a game and he is healthy unlike Hamilton or Jackson. Other options could be Antwan Jamison and to bring out the meatball in me, Ben Gordon or John Salmons. Regardless, the Bulls need help and they need it fast.

I’m tired.

Last year, it was Deb Placey. Now, it’s Kathryn Tappen who joined the NHL Network at the beginning of the season. She came from NESN in Boston where she hosted Bruins pre/post game shows. Now, she hosts NHL On The Fly as well as NHL Tonight on the network. I have to say as with Deb who is still my #1, I am impressed. Long blonde hair, awesome smile and an excellent rack. The best part about all of this? The woman knows her hockey and that’s the most beautiful thing.

Kudos to the NHL Network for not just hiring two babes, but two babes who know what they are talking about.

For the recap of Smackdown, click here.

For everyone else, fire away. Have a good week folks.

Tonight will be a very meaningful night for yours truly. It is Smackdown! live on SyFy tonight at the Metro Centre in Rockford. This means a lot because it was ten years and two days to the date, that I attended my first ever wrestling event which was ironically, WWF Smackdown! at the Metro Centre.

I will have a recap over at Falls Count Anywhere as well as some pictures in the next day or two. So for you wrestling fans, you can check it out. I will have two signs for tonight. Look for “Larry Horse wants ice cream” or the infamous “Put Some Pants On” and you will know who it is. Until then, enjoy this video that someone posted of me many years ago.

too many sheeple

…and Springtime will follow; as it has every year since 1908, the last time the Cubs won a World Series. Do any of us dare to BELIEVE that the Cubs could win it all soon…or at least before we’re all dead and gone? (baaaah baaaaahh baaaaaaaahh)

I’ve been following the Cubs for 44 years or so, but my patience is wearing thin. While not claiming to be a sports expert or the next Bukowski, I have no trouble spotting mediocrity a mile away and am happy to comment on it. I’d rather comment on excellence, of course…perhaps Theo can be a catalyst for positive change. Wait a minute, he already is…he unloaded Lil’ Z!

Thank You, Fro for starting and keeping this site going after “bobbyd” disappeared and the original firedustybaker.com vanished (overnight), several years ago. And thanks for inviting me to contribute…work is really picking up so my posts could be few and far between, at least for awhile. But I’ll do my best as possible to spark some conversation, debates, rants, and the like…and to not be PATHETIC.

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