In 2022, NFL teams will have the option to include an additional alternate helmet in their uniform schedules. The Falcons and Saints have announced flashy new lids, and more are sure to come. The previous one-helmet rule was in place for safety reasons, supposedly to ensure players are fitted once rather than switching out for different headgear (though college teams …

A couple notes on Madden ratings. Madden likes to keep players fairly close to where they finished the regular season the year before- very few offseason events will alter a player’s rating drastically. That said, they do use the offseason time to account for overcorrections, age regressions, opportunity, and situation. They use these player ratings to create team ratings and …

The Chicago Bears are going into an important season, even if it is devoid of expectations of things like winning and making the playoffs. They need to figure out how their team of the future looks, mainly centering around 2021 first round selection, QB Justin Fields from The Ohio State University. But what can the Bears hope for at best …

Two weeks ago I wrote up a projection of the Bears season, predicting a 7-10 finish. Afterwards, I was thinking; why not project the whole league- so I did, using nothing but my own opinions. Then I saw the website I was using produced a draft order and I knew what my next article was going to be- a Too …

As Chicago’s turn in the Draft finally rolled around on day two, fans eagerly anticipated hearing “George Pickens, Wide Receiver, Georgia.” It didn’t happen. Instead, the Bears addressed an immediate concern in a porous secondary. Surprisingly, Pickens remained on the board as the Bears’ next pick came a few moments later. Again, GM Ryan Poles took a defensive player.   …

I admittedly did not like the second round of the Bears draft. The Bears had three major weaknesses going into draft day. In order, they were Offensive Line, Wide Receiver, and the secondary. The Bears opted to focus entirely on their secondary. That’s life- I’m not in the room with Ryan Poles. This just seems to be the price of …

If there’s one thing that makes Lucas Patrick stand out, it’s his giant dolphin dome VICIS helmet; it is just too obscure to ignore. Look deeper, and you’ll find plenty to appreciate in this win-win addition to the Chicago Bears. First and foremost, Patrick has the potential to upgrade the entire offensive line through his attitude and leadership. Coming from …

Bears Targets, Day 2 Bears should be able to snag at least two of these guys at 39 and 48, if not another at 71. Pickens still being on the board makes him the clear and obvious main target; if he makes it 6 more picks, Poles should sprint that card in. Otherwise, you know the drill: build the line …

Intro It’s draft season baby! The NFL draft is next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and even though I will be moving at that time I will be watching as much as I can. I have spent a lot of my down time in the last 6 months watching film and reading scouting reports for over 400 draft prospects (information I’ve …

Prospect comparisons are the absolute worst part of draft season. No one will ever project perfectly onto an already established pro player, and with each NFL name comes a series of biases about team, temperament, and career path. For this exercise, I tried my hardest to rely on what I’ve seen on tape and at the combine- and to stay …