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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

49ers Staying Patient With Trey Lance Doesn't Make Him A Bust

Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after beating the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 at Levi's Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Ways Matt Rhule Can Save His Job In 2022

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers walks onto the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Young NFL QBs Set For Regression In 2022

The NFL logo is seen in a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Is Tom Brady Still The NFC's Best Quarterback?

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

How Should Bears Fans View Former GM Ryan Pace?

General manager Ryan Pace of the Chicago Bears speaks to the media during an introductory press conference for new head coach Matt Nagy at Halas Hall on January 9, 2018 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Jimmy Garoppolo Has All The Leverage With The 49ers

Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Texans Show Some Commitment To Winning By Paying Brandin Cooks

Brandin Cooks #13 of the Houston Texans catches the ball for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Baker Mayfield Ending Up With The Steelers Would Be A Great Story

Baker Mayfield #6 of the NFL Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Is Starting Daniel Jones A Mistake By The Giants?

Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws the ball during warm-up before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Jones is ruled out for today's game with an injury. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 NFL Teams That Could Give Sam Darnold A Fresh Start

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Did The Packers Get Worse This Offseason?

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the game against the San Francisco 49ers in NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Trading DK Metcalf Makes No Sense For The Seahawks

DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Predicting An Eventual Ja'Marr Chase Extension In Cincinnati

Ja' Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals against the Los Angles Rams during the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 NFL Receivers Next In Line For A Massive New Deal

Deebo Samuel #19 of the NFL San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Are The Bills Super Bowl Or Bust This Season?

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills delivers a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Who Won The Eagles-Saints Draft Trade?

General manager Howie Roseman of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to the media during training camp at the NovaCare Complex on July 28, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 NFL Teams Ready To Contend With New QBs

A detail view of the NFL logo on the goal post stanchion before the AFC Championship Game between the AFC Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Josh McDaniels Cannot Blow His Second Chance

Head coach, Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Todd Bowles Got The Best Head Coaching Vacancy Possible

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks with members of the media during a press conference at AdventHealth Training Center on March 31, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Does It Matter If Tom Brady Forced Bruce Arians Out?

Head Coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with Tom Brady #12 during warm ups before the game against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on November 22, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Byron Leftwich Remains Fast-Tracked For A Head Coaching Job

Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Matt Ryan Can Cement His Hall Of Fame Case With Colts

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after a loss to the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

How Can The Rams Afford So Many Top Players?

Von Miller #40 of the Los Angeles Rams has the number 88 placed on his helmet in honor of Denver Broncos player Demaryius Thomas during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 13, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Reasons The Steelers Can Make The Playoffs In 2022

A logo for the Pittsburgh Steelers is seen painted in the end zone during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Reason The Panthers Should Not Re-Sign Cam Newton

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Bears Missed Out On Ryan Bates In Free Agency

Ryan Bates #71 of the Buffalo Bills looks on before a game against the New England Patriots Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Who Won The Titans-Rams 2016 NFL Draft Trade?

Jared Goff of the California Golden Bears holds up a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #1 overall by the Los Angeles Rams during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Todd Bowles Can Now Launch A Legendary Coaching Career

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks with members of the media during a press conference at AdventHealth Training Center on March 31, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Rams Are The Kings Of Building Through Free Agency And Trades

Head Coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead of the Los Angeles Rams talk during a game against the Houston Texans during week four of the preseason at NRG Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Rams defeated the Texans 22-10. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Reasons Tom Brady Would Want Bruce Arians Gone

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and head coach Bruce Arians talk during warm ups prior to the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on January 02, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after beating the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 at Levi's Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

49ers Staying Patient With Trey Lance Doesn't Make Him A Bust

  The 2022 NFL offseason showed lots of drama with quarterbacks on their teams. Desha... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers walks onto the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NFL

3 Ways Matt Rhule Can Save His Job In 2022

  The Carolina Panthers are sticking with Matt Rhule for 2022. That means he will ent... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
The NFL logo is seen in a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NFL

3 Young NFL QBs Set For Regression In 2022

  Some young quarterbacks had a good 2021 in the NFL. Others would see a decline in t... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

Is Tom Brady Still The NFC's Best Quarterback?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their star quarterback, Tom Brady, back for one more season. Brady... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
General manager Ryan Pace of the Chicago Bears speaks to the media during an introductory press conference for new head coach Matt Nagy at Halas Hall on January 9, 2018 in Lake Forest, Illinois.
NFL

How Should Bears Fans View Former GM Ryan Pace?

  The Chicago Bears did a complete overhaul of their organization for the 2022 season.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Jimmy Garoppolo Has All The Leverage With The 49ers

  The 2022 NFL offseason showed lots of trades and signing that shocked many NFL fans.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Brandin Cooks #13 of the Houston Texans catches the ball for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

Texans Show Some Commitment To Winning By Paying Brandin Cooks

While the Houston Texans are without a quarterback currently, that didn’t stop them from exten... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the NFL Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
NFL

Baker Mayfield Ending Up With The Steelers Would Be A Great Story

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield wanted out of town ever since he heard his team was... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws the ball during warm-up before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Jones is ruled out for today's game with an injury.
NFL

Is Starting Daniel Jones A Mistake By The Giants?

  During the 2022 NFL offseason, the New York Giants made a commitment to Daniel Jones.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NFL

3 NFL Teams That Could Give Sam Darnold A Fresh Start

Sam Darnold and his time with the Carolina Panthers might end soon. The Panthers spent the firs... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the game against the San Francisco 49ers in NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
NFL

Did The Packers Get Worse This Offseason?

The 2022 offseason looks bad for the Green Bay Packers. After putting the franchise tag on star... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Trading DK Metcalf Makes No Sense For The Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks drafting DK Metcalf in 2019 helped Russell Wilson. However, the former Sup... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Ja' Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals against the Los Angles Rams during the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Predicting An Eventual Ja'Marr Chase Extension In Cincinnati

Ja’Marr Chase impressed the football world during his rookie season with the Cincinnati Bengal... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Deebo Samuel #19 of the NFL San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

3 NFL Receivers Next In Line For A Massive New Deal

The 2022 NFL offseason is the year of money for receivers in the league. Stefon Diggs added his... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills delivers a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.
NFL

Are The Bills Super Bowl Or Bust This Season?

The Buffalo Bills haven’t seen a Super Bowl since the days of Jim Kelly. With the Hall of Fam... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
General manager Howie Roseman of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to the media during training camp at the NovaCare Complex on July 28, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NFL

Who Won The Eagles-Saints Draft Trade?

  The New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles shook up the 2022 NFL Draft with th... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
A detail view of the NFL logo on the goal post stanchion before the AFC Championship Game between the AFC Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.
NFL

3 NFL Teams Ready To Contend With New QBs

The 2022 offseason saw teams signing new quarterbacks and others trading for new ones. Some wil... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Head coach, Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NFL

Josh McDaniels Cannot Blow His Second Chance

A second chance has finally come again for Josh McDaniels. The last chance he had as an NFL hea... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks with members of the media during a press conference at AdventHealth Training Center on March 31, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

Todd Bowles Got The Best Head Coaching Vacancy Possible

Fate smiled on Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles when head coach Bruce Aria... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Head Coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with Tom Brady #12 during warm ups before the game against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on November 22, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

Does It Matter If Tom Brady Forced Bruce Arians Out?

The rumor mill over why Bruce Arians is no longer head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is work... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

Byron Leftwich Remains Fast-Tracked For A Head Coaching Job

  Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was the person many thought would take over the T... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after a loss to the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NFL

Matt Ryan Can Cement His Hall Of Fame Case With Colts

  The Indianapolis Colts made the bold move to trade for veteran quarterback Matt Ryan.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Von Miller #40 of the Los Angeles Rams has the number 88 placed on his helmet in honor of Denver Broncos player Demaryius Thomas during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 13, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.
NFL

How Can The Rams Afford So Many Top Players?

  When NFL fans look at the Los Angeles Rams team, they see star players. The team ha... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
A logo for the Pittsburgh Steelers is seen painted in the end zone during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

3 Reasons The Steelers Can Make The Playoffs In 2022

  The AFC North division could be tough in 2022. All four teams in the division have... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NFL

3 Reason The Panthers Should Not Re-Sign Cam Newton

  The Carolina Panthers signed Cam Newton during the middle of the 2021 season to a one-... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Ryan Bates #71 of the Buffalo Bills looks on before a game against the New England Patriots Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
NFL

Bears Missed Out On Ryan Bates In Free Agency

  The new leadership for the Chicago Bears has made moves with the team. While fans m... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Jared Goff of the California Golden Bears holds up a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #1 overall by the Los Angeles Rams during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

Who Won The Titans-Rams 2016 NFL Draft Trade?

  Six years ago the Los Angeles Rams make a risky trade with the Tennessee Titans. Th... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks with members of the media during a press conference at AdventHealth Training Center on March 31, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

Todd Bowles Can Now Launch A Legendary Coaching Career

  The retirement of Bruce Arians from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has opened a door for Tod... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Head Coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead of the Los Angeles Rams talk during a game against the Houston Texans during week four of the preseason at NRG Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Rams defeated the Texans 22-10.
NFL

Rams Are The Kings Of Building Through Free Agency And Trades

The Los Angeles Rams made moves all of 2021 to turn their team into the Super Bowl champions. T... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and head coach Bruce Arians talk during warm ups prior to the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on January 02, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NFL

3 Reasons Tom Brady Would Want Bruce Arians Gone

Bruce Arians and Tom Brady have a brief history together with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The tea... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago

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