Silverman: Bears' Offensive Productivity Tied Directly To Forte's Double Duty
The running game is not what it used to be.
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The running game is not what it used to be.
Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd passed for 270 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for two more in a season-opening victory over Georgia, confirming Boyd as one of the top Heisman contenders this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau won't take full credit for being the first coach to run the zone blitz scheme, as its roots trace back to Bill Arnsparger's early 70's Dolphins. But, undoubtedly, LeBeau was the first to perfect and commit to it as a defensive philosophy.
The lightning fast start of reigning Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel has a lot of people talking. The unbelievable statistics he is compiling this year rival that of any other player in the country.
He's going to be here next season, and the biggest challenge likely won't be his batting average, but somehow getting him to overcome the mental block that's he's built when he's just swinging the bat instead of wielding the glove.
This was also a gigantic fantasy move that benefits some fantasy owners, but hurts many others.
Sean Halton hit his first career grand slam, Tyler Thornburg allowed just two singles over six innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on Wednesday night.
Scott Diamond pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since June, and the Minnesota Twins avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Wednesday.
The Bears promised that Matt Forte would be featured in Marc Trestman's offense.
After battling an illness for nearly a week, Bears defensive end Julius Peppers was back at practice Wednesday and ready to put his early season struggles behind him.
