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Matthew Willis
Matthew Willis
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Since my childhood, I've been a life-long sports fan of Chicago sports teams. Whether we are doing good or bad, I still root for the Bulls, Bears, and Cubs. I have been writing sports articles since 2021. Living in Michigan as a Bears fan has made me enemy #1 with Lions fans.
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NFL

The Commanders Reportedly Won't Change Their Plans At QB

Quarterback Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders drops back to pass against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on January 08, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

The Cardinals Have Announced A New Coaching Hire

Helmets belonging to the Arizona Cardinals sit on the turf before the start of the Cardinals game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 30, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

Former NFL First-Round Pick Is Already Benched In The XFL

Quarterback Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos looks on from the sidelines in the second half against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NBA

Fans React To Today's Kevin Love News

Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

NFL Fans React To Today's Rex Ryan News

Rex Ryan and Dr. Scholl’s® unite in a shared passion to help Athlete’s Foot sufferers put their best foot forward with the launch of the brand’s new Instant Cool Athlete’s Foot Treatment Spray and Wipes on September 13, 2022 in New York City. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

PFF Reveals Their Highest Graded WR's Of 2022

Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins runs against Myles Bryant #27 of the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

NFL Insider Gives The Latest Update About Derek Carr

Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders throws the ball during the second half against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

Colin Cowherd Criticizes Justin Fields For Comments About Chicago

Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

Fans React To Bears' Latest Roster Announcement

Justin Fields #1 and Al-Quadin Muhammad #55 of the Chicago Bears take the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field on November 06, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

The Colts Have Announced A New Coaching Hire

An Indianapolis Colts helmet sits on the sidelines during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on September 29, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

The Colts Have Requested To Interview A Ravens Coach For OC Position

An Indianapolis Colts helmet on the field beofre the game with the Houston Texans on November 29, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Colts won 35-27. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

The Rams Have Announced A New Coaching Staff Hire

A Los Angeles Rams helmet is shown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

The Colts Have Claimed A Former Patriots WR

Indianapolis Colts helmet during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans. The Indianapolis Colts (34) defeated the Tennessee Titans (26) at Nissan Field in Nashville, TN Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

Grading Ryan Poles' Job So Far With The Bears

General manager Ryan Poles of the Chicago Bears addresses questions after Kevin Warren was introduced as Chicago Bears president and CEO at Halas Hall on January 17, 2023 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Best Backup QB Options For The Bears

A general view of Soldier Field prior to the game between the Chicago Bears and the Buffalo Bills on December 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Things The Bears Must Get Back If They Trade Justin Fields

Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears runs the ball during the first quarter in the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Things That Should Be Top Priorities For The Bears This Offseason

Head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears talks with general manager Ryan Poles prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on January 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

NFL Insider Says There Is A Feeling The Bears Will Trade Justin Fields

Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

1 Bears Player Is Annoyed With Justin Fields Trade Rumors

Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears looks on against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field on December 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

The Bears Made A Big Announcement On Wednesday

A Chicago Bears graphic is displayed in Grant Park, at the entrance of the NFL Draft Town, prior to the start of the 2016 NFL Draft on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Reasons The Bears Should Trade The #1 Pick

Graphics show on screen after Kevin White of the West Virginia Mountaineers is picked #7 overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 30, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Teams That Should Trade With The Bears For #1 Pick

Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Reasons The Bears Should Keep The #1 Pick

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Players The Bears Must Re-Sign This Offseason

David Montgomery #32 of the Chicago Bears runs the ball during the first quarter in the game against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field on December 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

Could Derek Carr's Decision Impact The Top Of The Draft?

Derek Carr of the Las Vegas Raiders and AFC walks off the field after losing to the NFC 35-33 during the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

PFF Names A Surprising Cut Candidate For Bears

A Chicago Bears helmet sits on the grass before a game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 11, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

Colin Cowherd Names 4 Reasons Bears Should Move Off Justin Fields

Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during the third quarter in the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

What Will The Bears Do With Trevor Siemian This Offseason?

Trevor Siemian #15 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass in the second half of a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 27, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Free Agent WR Options For The Bears

A Chicago Bears' helmet sits on the head of a lion sculpture in front of the Art Institute of Chicago February 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears will face the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl on February 4. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Free Agent Running Back Options For The Bears

A detailed view of a Chicago Bears helmet laying on the grass during a summer training camp practice on July 30, 2007 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Quarterback Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders drops back to pass against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on January 08, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
NFL

The Commanders Reportedly Won't Change Their Plans At QB

  The Washington Commanders have many question marks heading into the 2023 offseason.... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Helmets belonging to the Arizona Cardinals sit on the turf before the start of the Cardinals game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 30, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.
NFL

The Cardinals Have Announced A New Coaching Hire

  The Arizona Cardinals have had a busy offseason so far. The team has announced the... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Quarterback Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos looks on from the sidelines in the second half against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland
NFL

Former NFL First-Round Pick Is Already Benched In The XFL

  The XFL is making headlines this weekend featuring many former NFL players. But som... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 21, 2020 in Washington, DC.
NBA

Fans React To Today's Kevin Love News

  After spending nine seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Love is reportedly hea... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Rex Ryan and Dr. Scholl’s® unite in a shared passion to help Athlete’s Foot sufferers put their best foot forward with the launch of the brand’s new Instant Cool Athlete’s Foot Treatment Spray and Wipes on September 13, 2022 in New York City.
NFL

NFL Fans React To Today's Rex Ryan News

  Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan is making news today. The current ESPN analyst spent... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins runs against Myles Bryant #27 of the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
NFL

PFF Reveals Their Highest Graded WR's Of 2022

  The NFL had plenty of receivers having an amazing year during this past NFL season.... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders throws the ball during the second half against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NFL

NFL Insider Gives The Latest Update About Derek Carr

  The NFL quarterback landscape had a major change when Derek Carr became a free agent.... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

Colin Cowherd Criticizes Justin Fields For Comments About Chicago

  Justin Fields is getting no love from analyst Colin Cowherd. The sports analyst had... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Justin Fields #1 and Al-Quadin Muhammad #55 of the Chicago Bears take the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field on November 06, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

Fans React To Bears' Latest Roster Announcement

  It didn't take long for the Chicago Bears to start their offseason by cleaning house.... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
An Indianapolis Colts helmet sits on the sidelines during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on September 29, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida.
NFL

The Colts Have Announced A New Coaching Hire

  The 2023 offseason has seen the Indianapolis Colts retooling their coaching staff.... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
An Indianapolis Colts helmet on the field beofre the game with the Houston Texans on November 29, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Colts won 35-27.
NFL

The Colts Have Requested To Interview A Ravens Coach For OC Position

  Fans know the 2022 season had plenty of issues for the Indianapolis Colts and their of... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
A Los Angeles Rams helmet is shown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

The Rams Have Announced A New Coaching Staff Hire

  The Los Angeles Rams are shaking things up after a bad 2022 season. After winning S... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Indianapolis Colts helmet during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans. The Indianapolis Colts (34) defeated the Tennessee Titans (26) at Nissan Field in Nashville, TN
NFL

The Colts Have Claimed A Former Patriots WR

  The Indianapolis Colts 2022 season saw them having troubles in the passing game. Th... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
General manager Ryan Poles of the Chicago Bears addresses questions after Kevin Warren was introduced as Chicago Bears president and CEO at Halas Hall on January 17, 2023 in Lake Forest, Illinois.
NFL

Grading Ryan Poles' Job So Far With The Bears

  The NFL season is officially over as teams start looking towards the offseason. For... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
A general view of Soldier Field prior to the game between the Chicago Bears and the Buffalo Bills on December 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

2 Best Backup QB Options For The Bears

  The Chicago Bears 2023 offseason might see them making moves at the quarterback positi... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears runs the ball during the first quarter in the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.
NFL

2 Things The Bears Must Get Back If They Trade Justin Fields

  Theories on what will happen to Justin Fields are making their rounds. While everyo... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears talks with general manager Ryan Poles prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on January 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

2 Things That Should Be Top Priorities For The Bears This Offseason

  The Chicago Bears head into this offseason with a long checklist of fixes they need to... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan
NFL

NFL Insider Says There Is A Feeling The Bears Will Trade Justin Fields

  Rumors of the Chicago Bears trading away quarterback Justin Fields are gaining momentu... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears looks on against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field on December 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois
NFL

1 Bears Player Is Annoyed With Justin Fields Trade Rumors

  The Chicago Bears are seeing someone from their locker room push back against the Just... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
A Chicago Bears graphic is displayed in Grant Park, at the entrance of the NFL Draft Town, prior to the start of the 2016 NFL Draft on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

The Bears Made A Big Announcement On Wednesday

  The 2023 offseason has fans watching the news each day about what the Chicago Bears ar... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Graphics show on screen after Kevin White of the West Virginia Mountaineers is picked #7 overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 30, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

2 Reasons The Bears Should Trade The #1 Pick

  This year's NFL Draft has the Chicago Bears holding the number one pick overall. Th... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL

2 Teams That Should Trade With The Bears For #1 Pick

  Finding a trade partner for the Chicago Bears and their number one pick shouldn't be h... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.
NFL

2 Reasons The Bears Should Keep The #1 Pick

  Fans of the Chicago Bears are hoping the team trades back from their number one pick i... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
David Montgomery #32 of the Chicago Bears runs the ball during the first quarter in the game against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field on December 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

2 Players The Bears Must Re-Sign This Offseason

  The Chicago Bears head into the NFL offseason with 25 players who will be released in... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Derek Carr of the Las Vegas Raiders and AFC walks off the field after losing to the NFC 35-33 during the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NFL

Could Derek Carr's Decision Impact The Top Of The Draft?

  The NFL quarterback landscape changed when the Las Vegas Raiders released Derek Carr.... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
A Chicago Bears helmet sits on the grass before a game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 11, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
NFL

PFF Names A Surprising Cut Candidate For Bears

  The 2023 offseason puts the Chicago Bears on a track to rebuild their franchise. Wi... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during the third quarter in the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.
NFL

Colin Cowherd Names 4 Reasons Bears Should Move Off Justin Fields

  Quarterback Justin Fields is getting no love from Colin Cowherd. The Chicago Bears... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
Trevor Siemian #15 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass in the second half of a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 27, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NFL

What Will The Bears Do With Trevor Siemian This Offseason?

  The Chicago Bears made a bold move in 2022 to sign Trevor Siemian to play as backup to... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
A Chicago Bears' helmet sits on the head of a lion sculpture in front of the Art Institute of Chicago February 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears will face the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl on February 4.
NFL

2 Free Agent WR Options For The Bears

  The 2022-23 NFL season was a disaster for the Chicago Bears and their wide receivers.... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago
A detailed view of a Chicago Bears helmet laying on the grass during a summer training camp practice on July 30, 2007 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
NFL

2 Free Agent Running Back Options For The Bears

  The Chicago Bears head into the 2023 offseason with a decision to make in their backfi... Matthew Willis • 1 year ago


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