The latest entry into the “Only In 2020!” folder is that there is a Home Alone-themed AirBNB rental in the Dallas Fort-Worth Area. Only in America, as Don King would say.
• A 2002 Bears first-round pick had a whale of a Wednesday:
Giants fire offensive line coach Marc Colombo https://t.co/9aBJLZ8vBx
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 18, 2020
The thought was to have Dave GeGuglielmo in to consult with OL coach Marc Colombo. A fixer. But when told of the plan, Colombo did not take it well. He said so. And then he was out. https://t.co/yqAtMpMEz4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 18, 2020
I'm told by numerous sources that there was no fistfight between Joe Judge and Marc Colombo.
"Absolutely false in every way."
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) November 18, 2020
I know a lot of people are saying this is "false," "obviously false," etc. but my sources tell me that Marc Colombo grabbed and punted Joe Judge "at least 40 yards in the air" and that Judge fired him verbally while still in flight. https://t.co/96Q2nbBgNK
— David Roth (@david_j_roth) November 18, 2020
• Considering the Giants’ investments along the offensive line, as well as the stalled development of first-rounder Andrew Thomas, I’m not surprised that (1) a consultant was Brough tin to spruce things up and (2) Colombo wasn’t pleased with outside help being brought in. Seriously, who wants to see their future replacement enter their place of employment and put into a room with them?
• I wonder if Colombo – who played nine years at the listed size of 6-foot-8 and 320 pounds – has anything left in the tank at age 42. If so, I know a team that could use his assistance. And it’s not as if he doesn’t know where Halas Hall is located. In fact, he could possibly be enticed by all the refurbishing. Moving on.
• Give credit where it’s due: The Athletic really nailed the Bears’ (other) biggest preseason worry of having two quarterbacks is like having no quarterback at all. How bad is it? Mike Sando’s explainer makes me need a hug:
“The Bears have been worse statistically on offense with Nick Foles in the lineup over the benched Mitch Trubisky, affirming the adage that teams with two quarterbacks frequently have zero. The Bears rank 30th in EPA per pass attempt, 31st in yards per pass attempt and 32nd in yards per completion.”
• The offensive line issues were still far more problematic than the quarterback concerns, in my humble opinion. But when your team has both at the same time, this is what it looks like.
• Bear Down, Sound Up:
•. Safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. is quietly having a good season. His fit in the secondary has been smooth and effortless. Considering the Bears’ needs elsewhere, I struggle to see a scenario in which he is extended. But that doesn’t mean his play hasn’t merited such consideration. If Gipson keeps this up, he’ll sign a free agent contract elsewhere that will make a team happy. And from the Bears’ perspective, it could net them a compensatory draft pick in 2022.
• Allen Robinson is a smooth criminal when running his routes:
https://twitter.com/thecheckdown/status/1328514193444651008
• Bears fans will want to fast forward to No. 3:
The TOP 15 Plays of Week 10!
Guess which play is No. 1? 😉 pic.twitter.com/mLNXQmLf1j
— NFL (@NFL) November 18, 2020
• EEP:
#DaBears have ranked 25th or lower in Offensive DVOA 12x in the past 20 yrs. In 2020, they have the worst ranked offense since 2004.
In 2004, they started 4 different QBs (Rex/Quinn/Krenzel/Hutchinson), David Terrell & Bobby Wade were the leading WRs, & started 10 different OL. pic.twitter.com/LE71985sDK
— Butkus Stats & Analytics (@ButkusStats) November 17, 2020
• For your listening pleasure:
Mitch Trubisky?
Tyler Bray??
DeShone Kizer???#DaBears have big decisions to make during the bye as they try to keep their playoff hopes alive.@AdamHoge & @adamjahns bring you a special Bye Week edition of Hoge & Jahns w/ @kfishbain, voicemails & more.https://t.co/TbBLafTiW9 pic.twitter.com/mD2OxBw7dZ— The Athletic Chicago (@TheAthleticCHI) November 19, 2020
• If only Twitter was around for this:
November 19, 1983: The Civil War Game now known as “The Toilet Bowl.”
Oregona State 0
Oregon 0 FinalA combined: 11 fumbles (6 for turnovers) 5 INTs 4 missed FGs
(🎥 via @KVALnews) pic.twitter.com/eEFMXLkMYm
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) November 19, 2020
• Air fryers, portable photo printers, LOL dolls, and much more are your early Black Friday deals at Amazon today. #ad
• Cool. Now, don’t lose it by building a spaceship inside of it:
At Long Last, Wrigley Field to Receive National Historic Landmark Status – https://t.co/3CQG0O2AE5 pic.twitter.com/aflAYpmRQg
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) November 19, 2020
• Eli was pushing mad content at BN Bulls last night:
Commentary, Highlights, and Reactions – Bulls Pick Patrick Williams at No. 4https://t.co/hP7LFRsChI
— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) November 19, 2020
With Their 2nd Pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Bulls Select Serbian Big Man Marko Simonovic, Who is *Not* 34 Years Oldhttps://t.co/uB5fINBoWn
— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) November 19, 2020
Chicago Bulls Sign Undrafted Free Agent Guard Devon Dotsonhttps://t.co/OimU3yjIzK
— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) November 19, 2020