They Said It: San Fran Postgame

What were the Chicago Bears saying in the locker room after a 10-6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers? Here are a few of the comments made by the likes of Jay Cutler, Devin Hester and Greg Olsen.   Full Story

Lone Star Dugout analyzes the Rangers' top right-handed relief prospects. Which right-handed relief prospects have the highest upside? Which ones are ready to make a Major League impact soon? Who needs to make their mark quickly?   Full Story

What kind of player are the Chicago Bears getting in defensive end Gaines Adams? We consult with Buccaneers expert Matthew Postins for a healthy dose of Scout.com insider analysis.   Full Story

The Chicago Bears know quite well that they gave away a W last year in Atlanta. This season's game has little to do with last season's game, although beating the Falcons may be even tougher in 2009. Matt Ryan has already developed into a top-shelf passer in this league.   Full Story

Even though they've been behind at some point in every game they've played, the Chicago Bears are 3-1 and get an extra seven days of rest now with a bye on Sunday. The D deserves a lot of credit for playing better than it has the last two years. Get the Inside Slant from the NFL experts at Scout.com.   Full Story

Jeremy Stoltz, our very own Prince of the Playbook, goes to the film room once again and breaks down one offensive snap and one defensive snap for the Chicago Bears from Sunday's 48-24 smackdown of Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in Week 4.   Full Story

Adewale Ogunleye has 4.5 sacks in four contests. Alex Brown is on his way to a career high with 2.5 sacks already. Tommie Harris got his first NFL INT Sunday. What's been the key to their turnaround? Rod Marinelli, no question about it. Get the Inside Slant from the NFL experts at Scout.com.   Full Story

See what Coach Zorn and several players had to say today after practice.   Full Story

Adewale Ogunleye recorded 2.0 sacks Sunday for the Chicago Bears against the Packers in Week 1. In a related story, Ogunleye is going into the final year of his contract. Is the former Pro Bowl D-end suddenly motivated to be the player he was billed to be when he first came to town back in 2004?   Full Story

See what Jim Zorn, Lorenzo Alexander, DeAngelo Hall, Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle El, & Carlos Rogers had to say today about the loss to the Giants.   Full Story

Whether it’s just bad luck or he’s actually cursed, Patriots LB Shawn Crable must be wondering what’s going on. Crable was one of three players the Patriots placed on the reserve injured list Saturday. Offensive lineman George Bussey and running back Chris Taylor were also placed on I/R. The team also announced 10 roster cuts and a pair of trades.   Full Story

The Patriots added another running back to theer roster in former Houston Texan last week. We checked with a NFL scout, a team insider and someone familiar with Taylor from his days in Houston. Here's what we've learned   Full Story

Are the Vikings simply the favorites to win the NFC North? According to Chicago Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye, the fact that Brett Favre is now in Minnesota does nothing to alter his opinion on this divisional rival. Get the Inside Slant from the NFL experts at Scout.com.   Full Story

Unless the Chicago Bears start putting much more pressure on the enemy quarterback, Lovie Smith's version of the Cover 2 isn't going to be all it can be. D-ends Alex Brown and Adewale Ogunleye know they need to be more productive in 2009. Get the Inside Slant from the NFL experts at Scout.com.   Full Story

This may be the off-season but fans can stay tuned in to Stanford basketball through TheBootleg.com’s ongoing Q & A series with Head Coach Tara VanDerveer. Well they could. Part X concludes the series. Look for the movie version in 2011.   Full Story

Which DB had a nice rebound today in practice? What is the real story with Randy Thomas' knee? How are all the various receivers looking? All this and more is right here.   Full Story

The Midway Monsters have a potential breakout star on offense this year. But on the other side of the ball, one of their most decorated defenders has not made much of an impact just yet. Bear Report had a front-row seat at Chicago Bears training camp and made these observations ...   Full Story

FOXBORO -- The Patriots continue training camp at Gillette Stadium. Newcomer Herana-daze Jones is just one of the many new faces as the team looks to revamp it's defense.   Full Story

This may be the off-season but fans can stay tuned in to Stanford basketball through TheBootleg.com’s ongoing Q & A series with Head Coach Tara VanDerveer. In Part IX we learn a little about the philosophy behind the Stanford offense and defense.   Full Story

Under the radar moves are common in the NFL, and typically go without notice. When it comes to the Patriots any move is significant, especially with players who can develop into crucial role players.   Full Story

The Chargers' offensive line heard the talk. And it can't wait for its detractors to chow on crow this season.   Full Story

Here, John Keim takes a pre-Training Camp look at the Receivers and Tight Ends. What are their strengths and weaknesses? What is the key question needing answered? That's the verdict?   Full Story

HICKORY, N.C. - With a 2.22 ERA in 52.2 innings, Hickory reliever Tyler Tufts is having an excellent season by the numbers alone. Add in a couple of key adjustments by pitching coach Brad Holman, and Tufts is quickly turning into a legitimate relief prospect. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at Tufts' season in this feature story.   Full Story

This may be the off-season but fans can stay tuned in to Stanford basketball through TheBootleg.com’s ongoing Q & A series with Head Coach Tara VanDerveer. In Part VIII, we quiz the coach about practicing and get some fascinating perspective in return.   Full Story

HICKORY, N.C. - The Hickory Crawdads pitching staff, led by Wilmer Font, tossed a three-hitter on Thursday night and allowed just one hit out of the infield in a 6-0 victory. Lone Star Dugout was on-hand for the game, and we provide analysis from the contest.   Full Story