Snap Decision? Bears Extend Garza for 2015

December 27, 2014 @ admin → No Comments

The Chicago Bears announced on the day after Christmas (pretty sure that means Friday because Xmas was on Thursday in 2014) signing Roberto Garza to a contract extension through the 2015 season. Meaning quarterback Jay Cutler will have a familiar face on the offensive line in 2015 (assuming he is back, which seems a fairly safe assumption). Although when Garza lines up at center, Cutler might be looking at a more familiar part of his anatomy other than Garza’s face. Yeah, we’re talking about assumptions or somethin’.

Video below of the Luvabulls (here’s Bethany) and their Christmas performance.

* Speaking of the Bears, tight end Martellus Bennett was fined $22,050 for using using abusive and insulting language toward an official in last Sunday’s loss to the Lions. That was the same amount that Lions defensive lineman Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah received for unnecessary roughness against quarterback Jimmy Clausen. That was the play that knocked Clausen’s helmet off and had him ready to fight Ansah. Something says the NFL needs to review its fine policy. Not to mention its punishment policy. Clausen subsequently was deemed to be concussed and won’t be suiting up Sunday. Maybe an eye-for-an-eye concept would cut down on such hits. Meaning if you knock a guy out of the next game or games, you miss them, too. Unfair? Maybe. But why shouldn’t the NFL be like life? Asking for a friend.

* And, no, Bennett’s words are not covered by the First Amendment.

* Speaking of freedom of expression, I must admit I do like that Pete Rose Skechers commercial. Maybe the reason is that it’s funny. Maybe the reason is that his lovely significant other Kiana Kim is in it. Maybe both. Not sure that the ad will gain him any Hall of Fame votes, but what the heck.

* Speaking (obtusely, as it may be) about wagering, here are some odds from the fine folks at Bovada, (www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaLV). Purely for entertainment purposes (unless, of course, you happen to win a bundle and subsequently want to make a donation to the ElliottHarris.com benevolent association, in which case any contribution will be used wisely):

NFL MVP – Odds to Win
Aaron Rodgers (GB) QB 1/3
J.J. Watt (HOU) 5/1
Tom Brady (NE) QB 6/1
DeMarco Murray (DAL) RB 16/1
Tony Romo (DAL) QB 16/1
Le’Veon Bell (PIT) RB 50/1
Andrew Luck (IND) QB 50/1
Peyton Manning (DEN) QB 50/1
Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) QB 50/1

What Will Be Jim Harbaugh’s role Week 1 of 2015 Regular Season?
Coach of Michigan 1/1
Coach of the Raiders 2/1
Coach of the Jets 3/1
Coach of the Bears 10/1
Coach of the Dolphins 10/1

Will Mike Smith Be Coach of the Falcons Week 1 of 2015 Regular Season?
Yes +300 (3/1)
No -500 (1/5)

How many coaches Will Be Fired Between Kickoff of Week 17 and Kickoff of 1st Playoff Game?
Over/Under 6

Will Jay Cutler Be a Member of the Bears Week 1 of 2015 Regular Season?
Yes -200 (1/2)
No +150 (3/2)

Will Matt Forte Reach 100 or More Receptions?
(Note: Forte has 94 receptions.)
Yes -130 (10/13)
No EVEN (1/1)

Will Colin Kaepernick Throw a 4th-Quarter TD Pass Week 17?
(Note: He has not thrown a TD in the fourth quarter all season.)
Yes +250 (5/2)
No -325 (4/13)

Will a Chiefs Wide Receiver Catch a TD Pass Week 17?
(Note: A Chiefs WR has not caught a TD pass all season.)
Yes +160 (8/5)
No -200 (1/2)

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