Bulls’ Rose Quiets Critics, Exits Quietly and Quickly

November 11, 2014 @ admin → No Comments

Random thoughts (or unreasonable facsimiles thereof) while wondering what Chicago White Sox slugger Jose Abreu — who Monday was named the BBWAA’s American League Rookie of the Year — will do for an encore:

Dutch treat: Video below of Bregje Heinen, a native of the Netherlands.

* Speaking of winning accomplishments, there’s Derrick Rose. His actions do speak louder than words, so maybe he thought his 24 points and seven assists in the Chicago Bulls’ 102-91 victory vs. the visiting Detroit Pistons were sufficient. Plus he scored the free throw that gave the Bulls 100 points and the fans a free burger of some sort. Maybe that’s why he exited the team’s locker room before the media were allowed to enter. Maybe there were extenuating circumstances for his hasty departure. But failing to talk to the media after his best game of the season smacks of immaturity and weakness. Not to say Rose is immature or weak. But not to say nothing to the folks who help provide exposure for himself and the team he plays for is curious indeed.

* On the bright (?) side of Rose not talking, your humble correspondent did not make it to the United Center and watched from the comfort and safety of the sofa.

* Speaking of easy evenings, how many first-half touchdowns would Jay Cutler have thrown Sunday night if he had played for the Green Bay Packers and not Chicago the Bears? And how many TDs would Aaron Rodgers have thrown for, if he had played for the Bears and not the Packers? And would Green Bay have prevailed 55-14? Where’s a good parallel universe when you need one?

Happy Veterans Day from the Chicago Luvabulls and Michael Jones.

* Speaking of Cutler, did anyone really expect Bears coach Marc Trestman to replace him as the starting QB? OK, did anyone in his/her right mind expect that to happen? If Jimmy Clausen is the answer, then I have to think the question is: What former Notre Dame quarterback is fortunate to be employed in the NFL?

* Speaking of Trestman, did anyone really expect the Bears to fire him Monday? The Bears are not so much about winning as they are about making money. And firing Trestman is a bigger financial hit at this point than the organization cares to make.

* Speaking of the Bears, they appear to have a personnel deficiency. Which means Phil Emery is fortunate to have a job as an NFL general manager.

* The Bears’ best hope is for Cutler to put together some impressive performances, so that some other team will be interested in trading for him after the season. Meaning Cutler will have to play at a significantly higher level than he did Sunday. Or most Sundays. Such is life when you’re the NFL’s highest-paid QB.

* Is it me or is the day-after analysis on television of the Bears’ loss at Green Bay more enjoyable with the sound turned off? OK, maybe it’s me.

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