Thick Neck Thursday: @ChicagoBears Edition

I'm a Chicagoan and I rep for the home team, which means this week's Thick Neck Thursday is all about the Chicago Bears!

I'd love to feature one of the actual players, but let's be honest - - there's nothing better than a Thick Neck that knows the art of shutting up. Therefore, I'm beyond ecstatic to introduce the world to Bear Down - - the inflatable Thick Neck I'm dropping it for in the this photo ---->

Bear Down, or 'Bear' as I like to call him, is pretty fucking amazeballs! He's like SUPER duper thick @ 300+ lbs, built like a cross between a Gorilla and a Spartan Warrior God, and has a knack for dressing up. He tends to keep his uniform on a lot, but that's just to show off his thickness. He's on the quiet side, but I prefer to not have him open up his mouth and ruin the moment.

What else? He's pretty much obsessed with my entire life force which works for me. I mean, what girl doesn't want a Thick Neck obsessing over her existence? Come on now... Duh! Also, he has a nice smile so I'm not complaining about that either.

The Bears have a game tonight and are currently 1-0, so let's keep the team spirit going!!! On another note, where are your favorite places to watch the Chicago games? I'm on the hunt for a cool spot in the city (preferably the South Loop).

GO Bears!

Bears Fans: All-Access 10/13/09

Listen up all Chicago Bears fans - - you will have the opportunity to get a taste of the VIP press life as part of the Chicago Tribune's "Press Pass - All Access Series". Join Tribune sports writers Fred Mitchell and David Haugh as well as current Chicago Bears players on Tuesday, 10/13 for what's sure to be an evening full of good times. The event will feature a panel discussion with bears players, buffet dinner, tour of Soldier Field with on-field photo opportunities (weather permitting) and a host of prizes. Tickets are $45 and with this being an all-ages event feel free to bring die hard Bears fans, young and old. For more information visit the website or contact Annie Abrams @ 312.222.4774

What: Press Pass - All Access Series "Chicago Bears Football"
When: Tuesday 10/13/09
Time: 5p-8p (registration at 430p)
Where: Soldier Field 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.
Cost: $45/ticket

Game 1: Bears vs. Packers

After hearing much buzz about Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler I was excited to watch him in action. I hadn't seen any of the pre-season games but was assured by various friends that "they really meant nothing" (I'm assuming that Cutler didn't do anything too impressive during this time because with all the hype surrounding him, true Bears fans would have been ready to boast...) Last night I watched as the Bears played a relatively lack luster game losing 15-21 against Green Bay.

As for Cutler, I think he looks like he's been hitting the bars up North a bit too much. What NFL quarterback has a double chin? On top of looking like the spawn of Alec Baldwin or brother to oil heir Brandon Davis, Cutler looks as if he's on a steady diet of cigarettes and beer! Lord... I'm clueless as to how much money he's making but can someone throw in a Kanye Workout plan because he's not easy on the eyes. There were multiple times during the game where he looked winded and as if he needed to receive a quick dose of oxygen. I'm not sure if he hit a few lines before the game but something about him seems like he'd be hooked on some kind of drug. A friend of mine has maintained that Cutler is an amazing quarterback and blamed his performance on the mishaps of offensive coordinator Ron Turner. I am not knowledgeable enough on Ron Turner to argue this point but I will say that the first part in being a great quarterback is at least having the appearance of a winner - - this, my friends is something Cutler is lacking. I hope they limit his snack intake and up his cardio.

Cutler has the opportunity to redeem himself when the Bears host the Pittsburgh Steelers on 9/20. Their 1st home game is sold out and as everyone knows Bears fans are a bit nuts so let's hope this game is entertaining and interception free.

Separated at Birth? Cutler, Davis and Baldwin.. they must be related!