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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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

Bruce Arians Has Created A New NFL Succession Plan

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

Todd Bowles Was Always Deserving Of Another Chance To Lead

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

The Tom Brady Domino Effect Continues With Bruce Arians

NFL Head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lifts the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 NFL Head Coaches With The Most Job Security In 2022

A detailed view of the NFL logo is seen at SoFi Stadium during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams on October 03, 2021 in Inglewood, California. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Only 1 NFL Team Makes Sense For Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick NFL Workout Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Lamar Jackson Is Making Himself More By Waiting

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after losing to the Miami Dolphins 22-10 in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Reasons The Bears Can Win The NFC North In 2022

Matt Eberflus, head coach of the Chicago Bears speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Roger Goodell Offers No Clarity For Browns Fans On Deshaun Watson

NFL Quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns adjusts his jacket during a press conference at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 25, 2022 in Berea, Ohio. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Cam Newton And The Panthers Are No Longer A Good Match

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after losing 29-21 to the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Carson Wentz Is Facing His Final NFL Chance In Washington

Quarterback Carson Wentz of the Washington Commanders stands with a helmet after being introduced at Inova Sports Performance Center on March 17, 2022 in Ashburn, Virginia. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

An NFL Overtime Change Is An Obvious Need

A detailed view of the NFL logo on the field during the NFL game between Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2019 in London, England. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Did The Packers End Up Losing In Free Agency?

A Green Bay Packers helmet on the sideline before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 15, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Reasons The Jaguars Can Win The AFC South In 2022

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks for an open receivers against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter of the NFL preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 NFL QBs In The Best Spot After Free Agency

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

Tua Tagovailoa Has The Chance To Earn A Fortune

Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins takes the field for warm-ups before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Reasons The Browns Could Miss The Playoffs

The helmet of Damarious Randall #23 of the Cleveland Browns is shown before the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Travis Kelce Is Assuming A New Role For The Chiefs

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with fans after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills with a score of 42 to 36. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Bears Clearing Out All Competition To Justin Fields

Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field on December 20, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Reasons Why The Packers Could Miss The Playoffs

A Green Bay Packers helmet during an NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs on October 27, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Is Trey Lance The Next Jordan Love?

Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 Ideal Landing Spots For Nick Foles This Offseason

Nick Foles #9 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 26, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Why Did Nick Foles Get Benched Behind Andy Dalton In 2021?

Nick Foles #9 of the Chicago Bears signals to a wide receiver during an NFL preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bears defeated the Titans 27-24. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

The Jets Had No Shot To Land Tyreek Hill

Tyreek Hill speaks with the media after being introduced by the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex on March 24, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Commanders May Have Major Regrets Rushing Into Carson Wentz

Quarterback Carson Wentz of the Washington Commanders is introduced at Inova Sports Performance Center on March 17, 2022 in Ashburn, Virginia. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Malcolm Butler Is Getting The Comeback He Deserves In New England

Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots reacts in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Davante Adams And Aaron Rodgers Were Not As Close As We Thought

Davante Adams #17 and Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field on December 25, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Teddy Bridgewater Can Create A QB Competition In Miami

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Denver Broncos lines up against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field At Mile High on December 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Are The Vikings Smart To Stick With Kirk Cousins?

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after throwing for a touchdown during the first quarter in the game against the Seattle Seahawks at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

3 AFC Contenders Who Will Miss The Postseason In 2022

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the AFC Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on October 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL

Za'Darius Smith Bet On Himself And It Paid Off

Outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a sack during the 1st quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ersat Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bruce Arians speaks with members of the media during a press conference for new head coach Todd Bowles at AdventHealth Training Center on March 31, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

Bruce Arians Has Created A New NFL Succession Plan

  When Bruce Arians retired from coaching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it shocked the NFL w... 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 Was Always Deserving Of Another Chance To Lead

  The long-awaited return of Todd Bowles in a head coaching position is over. It has... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL Head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lifts the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9.
NFL

The Tom Brady Domino Effect Continues With Bruce Arians

  The shocking retirement of head coach Bruce Arians from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has t... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
A detailed view of the NFL logo is seen at SoFi Stadium during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams on October 03, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

3 NFL Head Coaches With The Most Job Security In 2022

  The 2022 offseason is the wildest in NFL history. Teams have traded several star qu... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Colin Kaepernick NFL Workout
NFL

Only 1 NFL Team Makes Sense For Colin Kaepernick

Former San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick is making headlines again. He... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after losing to the Miami Dolphins 22-10 in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
NFL

Lamar Jackson Is Making Himself More By Waiting

  Quarterbacks in the NFL set records in 2022 for large contract paydays. Aaron Rodge... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Matt Eberflus, head coach of the Chicago Bears speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NFL

3 Reasons The Bears Can Win The NFC North In 2022

  The Chicago Bears are coming off a horrible 2021 season where they missed the playoffs... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
NFL Quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns adjusts his jacket during a press conference at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 25, 2022 in Berea, Ohio.
NFL

Roger Goodell Offers No Clarity For Browns Fans On Deshaun Watson

  The Cleveland Browns are waiting for a straightforward answer regarding Deshaun Watson... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after losing 29-21 to the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NFL

Cam Newton And The Panthers Are No Longer A Good Match

Carolina Panthers fans know the long history of Cam Newton with the team. The Panthers drafted... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Quarterback Carson Wentz of the Washington Commanders stands with a helmet after being introduced at Inova Sports Performance Center on March 17, 2022 in Ashburn, Virginia.
NFL

Carson Wentz Is Facing His Final NFL Chance In Washington

Carson Wentz is back in the NFC after the Washington Commanders made a trade to acquire him from... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
A detailed view of the NFL logo on the field during the NFL game between Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2019 in London, England.
NFL

An NFL Overtime Change Is An Obvious Need

  The NFL's Annual League Meeting has brought eyes back on overtime rules in the NFL.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
A Green Bay Packers helmet on the sideline before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 15, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.
NFL

Did The Packers End Up Losing In Free Agency?

The start to the 2022 NFL season for the Green Bay Packers hasn’t been good at all. The team... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks for an open receivers against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter of the NFL preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.
NFL

3 Reasons The Jaguars Can Win The AFC South In 2022

  The Jacksonville Jaguars have been the laughingstock of the NFL for the last two seaso... 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 QBs In The Best Spot After Free Agency

  March is almost at a close and the NFL Draft is right around the corner. It's been... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins takes the field for warm-ups before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
NFL

Tua Tagovailoa Has The Chance To Earn A Fortune

  The Miami Dolphins took a chance in 2020 when they drafted quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
The helmet of Damarious Randall #23 of the Cleveland Browns is shown before the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.
NFL

3 Reasons The Browns Could Miss The Playoffs

  The Cleveland Browns are the center of attention and drama in the NFL for 2022. The... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with fans after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills with a score of 42 to 36.
NFL

Travis Kelce Is Assuming A New Role For The Chiefs

  The Kansas City Chiefs are going into 2022 without their best receiver, Tyreek Hill.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field on December 20, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

Bears Clearing Out All Competition To Justin Fields

  The Chicago Bears are entering 2022 with Justin Fields as the clear number one on the... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
A Green Bay Packers helmet during an NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs on October 27, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.
NFL

3 Reasons Why The Packers Could Miss The Playoffs

  The 2022 NFL off-season has been a nightmare for Green Bay Packers fans. The team m... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

Is Trey Lance The Next Jordan Love?

  The NFL 2022 off season has seen an array of trades and signings that have shocked fan... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Nick Foles #9 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 26, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.
NFL

3 Ideal Landing Spots For Nick Foles This Offseason

  The search for an excellent quarterback for NFL teams is dwindling. But there are s... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Nick Foles #9 of the Chicago Bears signals to a wide receiver during an NFL preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bears defeated the Titans 27-24.
NFL

Why Did Nick Foles Get Benched Behind Andy Dalton In 2021?

The Chicago Bears seemed to move on from quarterback Nick Foles quickly after acquiring him in 2... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Tyreek Hill speaks with the media after being introduced by the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex on March 24, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
NFL

The Jets Had No Shot To Land Tyreek Hill

  Former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill didn't last long on the trading block.... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Quarterback Carson Wentz of the Washington Commanders is introduced at Inova Sports Performance Center on March 17, 2022 in Ashburn, Virginia.
NFL

Commanders May Have Major Regrets Rushing Into Carson Wentz

  The Washington Commanders might start having buyer's remorse when it comes to Carson W... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots reacts in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
NFL

Malcolm Butler Is Getting The Comeback He Deserves In New England

  Super Bowl 49 hero Malcolm Butler is on his way back home to the New England Patrio... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Davante Adams #17 and Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field on December 25, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
NFL

Davante Adams And Aaron Rodgers Were Not As Close As We Thought

  Since the trading of Davante Adams by the Green Bay Packers, people have been pointing... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Denver Broncos lines up against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field At Mile High on December 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
NFL

Teddy Bridgewater Can Create A QB Competition In Miami

  The Miami Dolphins seek to give their starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa some competi... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after throwing for a touchdown during the first quarter in the game against the Seattle Seahawks at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
NFL

Are The Vikings Smart To Stick With Kirk Cousins?

  The quarterback market is volatile in the NFL for the 2022 season. We have seen the... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Head coach Mike Tomlin of the AFC Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on October 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
NFL

3 AFC Contenders Who Will Miss The Postseason In 2022

  Teams in the AFC have made significant moves since the start of the NFL offseason in 2... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago
Outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a sack during the 1st quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ersat Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
NFL

Za'Darius Smith Bet On Himself And It Paid Off

  Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith is returning to the NFC North with... Matthew Willis • 2 years ago

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