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  • Kristin Cavallari: Why She is Naming Her Daughter After a Dog

    Kristin Cavallari has no doubt raised some eyebrows with her recent confession that she and hubby Jay Cutler will be naming their daughter–due in November–after a dog.

    Fans should rest assured that the baby won’t be stuck with anything like “Lady” or “Fluffy,” however.

    “We picked out this baby girl’s name when I was pregnant with our first,” Kristin Cavallari tells Cricket’s Circle. “I met a woman and her dog, and I loved her dog’s name. Funny enough, it was the name she had picked out if she had a girl, but she had boys, so she used it for her dog instead.”

    Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are already parents to two little boys. Jaxon Wyatt is 16 months old, and Camden Jack is three. The lovely names chosen for their boys further prove that their baby girl won’t be given a name intended for four-footed furry creatures.

    While chatting with Cricket’s Circle, The Hills star touched on that ever-popular topic of balancing work and parenthood. It seems like she and her hubby have found the perfect mix.

    “Once I had kids, I made a conscious decision to make them my top priority,” Kristin Cavallari says. “I want to take them to school, to mommy-and-me music class–I want to be there.”

    “This means I can’t take on as many business endeavors, which has actually helped my career. I have to love and wholeheartedly believe in anything I do, which is a really great feeling,” she adds.

    Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler often find that swapping roles best fits their parenting plan. Depending on his football schedule–Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears–she stays home during football season and when he’s off, he cares for the kids while she travels for work.

    Cavallari also dished on the best parenting advice she ever received, noting it came from her own mother.

    Kids do as you do, not as you say.

    “I really try hard to set a good example and practice what I preach, which can be hard,” she says of the advice from Mom. “She also swears that I’m going to miss the hard days, so I try to find the comedy in tough moments. My trick for keeping your cool is to act like someone’s watching you and evaluating you as a parent.”

    Hopefully Kristin Cavallari’s mom knows their plans for naming their baby girl when she arrives in November. Surely she would step in if the plans were for naming her something like “Fido” or “Lassie.”

  • Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler Expecting a Baby Girl, Their Third Child

    Kristin Cavallari is pregnant with a baby girl.

    The Hills alum announced the big news on her app, Kristin Cavallari Official, on Thursday.

    Alongside a a photo of Kristin embracing husband Jay Cutler and holding a little baby pair of hot pink Converse sneakers in her hand was the caption, “Our new addition! The boys are so excited to have a little sister on the way!!!”

    This will be the third child for Kristin Cavallari, 28, and her Chicago Bears quarterback, who announced that she was expecting baby number three in May with another adorable pic on her app.

    This time she posted a photo of herself forming a heart in front of her belly with the caption, “Big News! We’re at it again! Thrilled to announce baby number 3 is on the way! The cutler crew just keeps on growin’!”

    Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are already the proud parents to sons Camden, two, and Jaxon, 14 months.

    “Camden is a really good big brother,” Kristin Cavallari said of her son to Us Weekly in May.

    “He’s very protective and very sweet, But he also gets a little upset when Jax tries to take his toys and messes with his stuff. He gets a little territorial with some stuff, so it’s kind of funny.”

  • Kristin Cavallari: Baby Number Three Gender Reveal, It’s A Girl

    Kristin Cavallari and Jason Cutler are having a baby girl. During a gender reveal on Thursday, the former star of The Hills announced that baby number three will be decked out in pink.

    As with most Hollywood celebs, she shared their excitement via Instagram.

    “Our new addition!” she captioned a photo of herself embracing husband Jay Cutler and holding a telling pair of baby hot pink high-top Converse sneakers in her right hand. The family dog and one of the couple’s sons appears along the edge of the photo. “The boys are so excited to have a little sister on the way!!

    It was just this past May that Kristin Cavallari announced they were expecting baby number three. She shared that announcement on her app.

    “Big News,” she wrote alongside a photo of her making a heart formation in front of her belly, “We’re at it again! Thrilled to announce baby number 3 is on the way! The cutler crew just keeps on growin’!”

    Kristina Cavallari and Jason Cutler–who is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears–are already the proud parents of two sons. Camden is two and Jaxon is 14 months old.

    “Camden is a really good big brother,” Cavallari told Us Weekly in May, following her pregnancy announcement. “He’s very protective and very sweet, But he also gets a little upset when Jax tries to take his toys and messes with his stuff. He gets a little territorial with some stuff, so it’s kind of funny.”

    Congratulations to both Kristin Cavallari and Jason Cutler. They are no doubt thrilled beyond belief knowing a baby girl will soon be a part of their beautiful family.

  • Roddy White Takes His Share Of The Blame

    Roddy White Takes His Share Of The Blame

    The Atlanta Falcons are 2-4. They were embarrassed on their own field last week against the Chicago Bears, taking a 27-13 beating. When everything seems to go wrong on a team that is supposed to be a Super Bowl contender, many players and coaches must accept their share of the blame. Veteran wide receiver Roddy White is not about making excuses, he knows that there have been catchable passes that he’s dropped. And, he knows that if the Falcons are going to bounce back and make a run at the playoffs, then he needs to step up his game.

    “I’ve gotten off to a really slow start,” White said. “Not one of my favorable years that I’m having. But I’ve got to turn my game around for our team to start playing better. I’m a leader on this team, and I haven’t been going out there and playing like Roddy White football. I’ve got to get back to just being myself — go out there and just cut it loose — and whatever happens, happens.”

    The 32-year-old receiver has caught 19 catches in five games this season. He also has three dropped passes, which ties him for the fourth most in the NFL among wide receivers.

    One of those dropped passes came in a critical point in last week’s game against the Bears. “I kind of took my eyes of the ball and tried to look for safety and see where he was at,” White explained. “Then, before he got there I dropped it and then he hit me. That was just one bad play of many that we had.” He added, “It was one of those crucial ones in the game where if I had caught it, it would have made a difference.”

    While White is no longer considered the number one wide receiver on the team, that distinction goes to Julio Jones, his role is still vital to the success of the Falcons. His frustration on not being in sync with quarterback Matt Ryan is evident. “When you go out there and practice and execute plays and things come up that way in a game and you don’t get it done, it’s frustrating on your behalf because all my career I’ve made those plays,” White said. “Right now, I’m just not making them. It’s frustrating for me that I feel like I’m letting my team down in those circumstances. I’ve got to do a better job of just helping everybody else around the offense; just going out there and making the plays that they design for me to make.”

    White and the Falcons will look to bounce back this Sunday on the road against a very tough Baltimore Ravens (4-2) team.

  • Colin Kaepernick Fined $10K for Wearing Pink Beats by Dre Headphones

    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick said Thursday that he was fined $10,000 by the NFL for wearing pink ”Beats by Dre” headphones during interviews following the Nov. 5 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

    The NFL has a contract with Bose, so Kaepernick is prohibited from wearing the Beats headphones in any public appearance. The league’s rules supersede an endorsement deal Kaepernick has with Beats.

    The pink version of the headphones were created to recognize October’s breast cancer awareness month.

    Kaepernick knew he could be subject to a fine after wearing the headphones around his neck during the press conference, but chose to wear the pink headphones. He explained his decision to don the headphones in an Instagram post.

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    I support breast cancer awareness! My grandma is a survivor!……. *shrugs* some things are now important! #IDontGetTired #WhoDoYouLove #Se7enPounds

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    The NFL released a statement explaining its decision to fine the quarterback.

    “The NFL has longstanding policies that prohibit branded exposure on-field or during interviews unless authorized by the league. These policies date back to the early 1990s and continue today. They are the NFL’s policies – not one of the league’s sponsors, Bose in this case. Bose is not involved in the enforcement of our police,” said the NFL in a statement.

    The quarterback has appealed the decision and it is set to be heard on Tuesday.

    Kaepernick didn’t elaborate when asked if Beats would be picking up the tab for the fine, saying only, ”we’ll let that be unanswered.”

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    Spotted @kaepernick7 arriving in pink Beats Studios for #BreastCancerAwareness month. Proud to see #beatsfam show support. #BeatsbyDre

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    Last month, the quarterback announced that he had been fined more than $11,000 for “inappropriate language” following a fourth-quarter interception during the 28-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sept. 14. He appealed the penalty saying he did nothing wrong when he and Chicago defensive end Larmarr Houston exchanged words, after which Kaepernick shoved the Bears’ player. Houston said later that Kaepernick didn’t say anything offensive or out of line.

    In any case, Kaepernick can afford the fines. It’s pocket change for the young player, who received a $126 million, six-year contract extension in June, including $61 million in guaranteed money.

  • 49ers Tickets Most Expensive In The NFL

    If you were hoping to see the San Francisco 49ers go up against the Chicago Bears, now might be a good time to buy tickets.

    According to the ticketing website known as Tickpick, prices for that game are at an all time low. When tickets went on sale on April 28th, tickets were $613; now they are less than $400. In fact, CBS reported that the price of $330.92 in secondary markets is 12% below the season average of $377.25.

    Even with the price drop, the tickets are still the most expensive in the NFL for any game during week two, according to Forbes. Mashable reported San Francisco fans play roughly $543.15 on average to see their team win.

    Still, fans are ready to pay the price.

    “There’s probably not a price I wouldn’t have paid once my wife gave me the OK to go to the home opener at Levi’s Stadium,” fan Neil Wilson told the Santa Cruz Sentinel, “For me as a fan it’s one of those can’t-miss events.”

    The Team Marketing Report has recently declared that the 49ers have the highest Fan Cost Index of any team in the NFL at $641.50. How does one measure a Fan Cost Index? The Washington Post publishes the answer:

    The Fan Cost Index™ comprises the prices of four (4) average-price tickets, two (2) cheapest-priced draft beers, four (4) cheapest soft drinks, four (4) cheapest hot dogs, parking for one (1) car, two (2) game programs and two (2) least-expensive, adult-size adjustable caps. Costs were determined by telephone calls with representatives of the teams, venues and concessionaires. Identical questions were asked in all interviews.

    Costs may be rising due to the high tech features of the 49ers’ recently constructed Levi’s Stadium, which includes a WiFi system 10,000 times the speed of regular broadband, according to Adweek.

  • Kyle Orton Potentially Retiring; Bears Interested

    When Kyle Orton was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the 106th pick of the fourth round in 2005, it was safe to say that no one expected anything spectacular from the former Boilermaker. At the time of his signing, Rex Grossman was the Bears quarterback and no one dreamed that the rookie quarterback would see any playing time in his first year. However, after a preseason injury to Grossman, Orton found himself in the starting role for the Bears, leading an NFL team perhaps much too soon.

    Since that time, Orton has experienced a middling amount of success. With the only success Orton has experienced being a 2006 NFC Championship (a season during which he never saw any playing time), his name has consistently slid from the ranks of top-tier, or even wanted, quarterbacks, with his most recent action being his release from the Dallas Cowboys for failing to report to training camp.

    Despite this lack of success, Bears General Manager Phil Emery still holds out hope that Orton could be a successful, contributing member in the NFL community.

    I have great respect for Kyle. When I was in Kansas City, we brought him in. That’s the famous claim the Bears figured they would get [in 2011]. We claimed him. He came in. He started against the Bears; got hurt first or second play. At the time in Kansas City, we won the game. The next week, he starts against Green Bay, an undefeated Green Bay team [which] had the longest winning streak in football at that point. [He] beat them; beat them in Kansas City. Great leadership skills, guys really like playing for him, big arm. So the skill set is there. But as far as where he’s going in his career… that we don’t know.

    “[There’s] a lot of rumors in terms of him retiring. I certainly know that if he had an interest in playing, that would be out in the league. We’re extremely excited about Jay [Cutler], and we’re extremely excited about the competition we have for the backups. If we see a player at quarterback or any other position that can help us, we’ll certainly take a look,” stated Emery.

    While there are those who would question the decision to bring Orton in as a backup quarterback, Bears fans have to face reality. The two current backup options are Jimmy Clausen and Jordan Palmer, neither of which have had any success in the NFL at all, much less any real playing time. The addition of Orton could add an experienced, knowledgeable player to the Bears offense – something the team desperately needs.

    But, then again, if $3.5 million per year wasn’t enough to pique Orton’s interest in being a backup quarterback with the Cowboys, the Bears aren’t likely to have the resources to lure Orton to Chicago anytime soon.

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  • Kristin Cavallari Dropped 20 Pounds Two Months After Giving Birth

    Kristin Cavallari has already lost 20 pounds of pregnancy weight a little over two months after giving birth to her second child.

    The 27-year-old reality television star and husband Jay Cutler, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, welcomed son Jaxon Wyatt Cutler (Jax) on May 7.

    Their first son, Camden, was born in August 2012.

    “I’m still a couple of pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight, but it took a solid three months with Camden and I think it will be the same this time,” Cavallari revealed.

    How did she do it?

    “I started working out when Jax was three weeks old. I’ve been working out four to five times a week for 30 to 45 minutes at home, doing tons of leg work like squats, lunges and lifting weights,” Cavallari said.

    She’s had impressive results and doesn’t seem worried about those last few pounds.

    “My stomach needs the most work but that takes time more than anything and diet plays a huge role.”

    Cavallari didn’t change up her diet during her pregnancy but instead consistently embraces clean eating:

    “We eat a ton of veggies, chicken, grass-fed beef, bison and fish. We also love sweet potatoes and brown rice pasta. I either make a smoothie, oatmeal or eggs for breakfast and a salad or turkey sandwich for lunch,” she said. “I have a snack in the afternoon – usually nuts with dried cherries, chips with hummus, or an apple and almond butter. I also love avocados with olive oil and sea salt and I put coconut oil in or on everything.”

    Born in Denver, CO, Cavallari relocated to a Chicago suburb with her mother following her parents’ divorce. By the time she was in high school, she’d moved to California to live with her father.

    Not long after that she joined the cast of the reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County in 2004.

    In 2009 she moved to the spin-off series The Hills, where she remained for two seasons.

    Cavallari was a contestant on season 13 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer and series veteran Mark Ballas. The pair was eliminated relatively early, much to everyone’s surprise, ending up in 10th place overall.

    Cavallari’s more recent projects include a line of designer shoes for Chinese Laundry and an app that she says is essentially a blog about beauty, fashion, and health.

    Speaking of shoes, while pregnancy and motherhood may not have changed Cavallari’s diet, they have influenced her fashion choices:

    “I definitely wear a lot more flats than I used to. It’s too difficult carrying babies in heels. It makes me nervous!” she said in a recent interview with Glamour.

    Image via Instagram, Kristin Cavallari

  • Jay Cutler: Marc Trestman Praises His Quarterback

    The Chicago Bears believe in Jay Cutler. Despite the fact that the 31-year-old has a history of injuries and inconsistent play in the NFL, the team signed the quarterback to a seven-year, $126-million deal in the off-season. They also let stellar backup QB Josh McGown sign with Tampa Bay.

    It looks like the decision all came down to faith. The faith that Bears’ head coach Marc Trestman has in Cutler. “The number one thing from my standpoint is the way that he has invested in the Chicago Bears,” Trestman stated. “Jay has been emotionally and selflessly invested in ways that he wouldn’t talk about. But he really cares about this organization and every day he’s a very, very observant person and he’s a very proactive person in terms of inserting himself in all areas of this building to help this organization get better.”

    Trestman likes what he’s seen out of Cutler, “It has been very, very impressive to watch how he has worked intelligently and selflessly to do that.”

    Cutler has always had the talent and arm strength to win games in the NFL. However, his attitude and propensity to make silly mistakes on the field oftentimes overshadowed his ability. But Trestman clearly trusts in Cutler, “I have great respect for Jay’s football intelligence and his skillset. When we came in here, we knew he had the skillset.” The coach added, “The issue was, ‘Could we work together on a daily basis?’ because we both love football and we want to help our football team. And the answer to that question was a clear yes.”

    Under Trestman’s tutelage last year, Cutler produced a career-high passer rating of 89.2. In his previous four seasons with Chicago, the quarterback averaged a passer rating of 81.9. However, Cutler suffered an ankle injury last season and played in only 11 games.

    The Bears finished 8-8 last year. It’s apparent that the team feels that it has all the right parts to make a Super Bowl run this season. The front office added defensive ends Jared Allen and Lamarr Houston to help out in the defense department, where the team ranked 31st last season. Vegas currently has the Bears as the seventh ranked team to win the Super Bowl at 16-1.

    Jay Cutler is prepared to start the season. The QB spoke this morning at his charity beach volleyball tournament, “I’m ready. I’m ready to go. I’m ready to get started.” He added, “I’ve just been talking to the guys the last couple of weeks and I think everybody’s kind of anxious to get back into it and see what we have.”

    Bears begin training camp in just six days at Olivet Nazarene University.

    What do you think of Chicago’s chances of making a Super Bowl run this season with Cutler?

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  • Jim McMahon Confesses To Suicidal Thoughts, Dementia

    In 1985 Jim McMahon was the quarterback for one of the most popular Super Bowl championship teams in NFL history. The rebel-type QB with the spiked hair and dark shades relished the hype and basked in the spotlight.

    But that was 29 years ago.

    More recently, McMahon would leave his house and not remember how to get back home. He would need to call his girlfriend Laurie and say, “I don’t know where I’m at. I don’t know how I got on this road. Aliens abducted me and put me over here.”

    He would also lie in the dark for weeks suffering from painful headaches. And in his most oppressive hours, he would even consider ending all the suffering by taking his own life.

    McMahon spoke candidly yesterday in a news conference about what his life is like today, after years of playing football, after taking repeated hits to the head. ”I am glad I don’t have any weapons in my house or else I am pretty sure I wouldn’t be here. It got to be that bad.” He added, “I can see how some of these guys have ended their lives, because of the pain.”

    The former champion is currently in Chicago because he is being honored today by the Sports Legacy Institute, a group that has been studying what happens to the brain after trauma.

    Here’s the truth about concussions. They can lead to early onset dementia, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts. But McMahon is an example that there is some hope. He says that his suicidal thoughts have passed largely in part due to a treatment that drains spinal fluid from the brain. However, he will most likely have to deal with the dementia for the rest of his life.

    McMahon is currently fighting back. He and several other former NFL players have filed a federal lawsuit accusing teams of handing out harmful pain medications to make sure players could get back on the field, with absolutely no concern for their long-term health.

    Additionally, McMahon is part of larger class-action suit against the NFL for knowingly putting guys back on the field who had concussions, even though the effects of those injuries were life threatening, “The NFL continues to make billions and billions of dollars every year. And some of these guys are homeless. They don’t know who they are, and they were the ones who built this brand to where it’s at.”

    Several former NFL players, including McMahon, are challenging the $765 million concussion settlement between the thousands of ex-players and the league. They feel that the funds won’t cover the 20,000 who need it, and the money will fall short of providing for players with the most serious cases of head trauma.

    McMahon estimates that he had three to five diagnosed concussions and many more concussions that were not officially diagnosed throughout his football career. The former quarterback also admitted that due to injuries like broken ribs and a broken neck that he developed an addiction to painkillers.

    Image via Jim McMahon, Twitter

  • Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Welcome Another Son

    Kristin Cavallari and her Chicago Bears quarterback husband Jay Cutler welcomed their second son Wednesday.

    The couple, who were married in June 2013, named their son Jaxon Wyatt, according to Cavallari’s Instagram account. The newborn weighed in at 7 lbs. 11 oz.

    This is the second son for Cutler, 31, and the former Laguna Beach star. Their 20-month-old son, Camden, now has a baby brother.

    “I’m lucky,” Cavallari told E! News last year. “Both pregnancies have been really easy for me, I’ve just been really tired. It’s just one of those things where I could literally sleep all day everyday but I’m snapping out of it a little bit now that I’m in the second trimester.”

    Cavallari didn’t know the sex of her baby at the time of the E! News interview and said she’d be pleased either way. “I honestly don’t care, I mean there’s great things about both. Another boy would be fun, Cam would have a little buddy and then I’d be the woman of the house…but of course I want a little girl, so I don’t know.”

    In February, the former Hills star announced via Instagram that the couple were expecting another boy.

    In November, Cavallari told CBS News her husband has been an “incredibly hands-on” dad. “He goofs around with Cam and he gets on the floor and plays with him. It’s really cute to see.”

    Like most pregnant women, Cavallari marked her progress on Instagram:



    And here’s what Cavallari looked like the day before her son son was born.

    Yea, not fair!

    Congratulations to Kristin, Jay and Camden!

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  • Chicago Bears Land A Monster Free Agent

    Linebacker Brian Urlacher was a total defensive beast for the Chicago Bears for twelve seasons. No wonder his departure after the 2012 season resulted in one of the NFL’s worst defensive squads in 2014, ranking a dismal 30th in total defense. Chicago finished a mediocre 8-8 and missed the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years. Now, the Bears are making a splash in the free agency market.

    After losing Julius Peppers to the Packers, it was clear the Bears needed a stud defensive specialist to lead the team. Looks like Chicago found their man. They signed veteran defensive end Jared Allen, formerly of the Minnesota Vikings, to a four-year contract worth $32 million on Wednesday morning. The first two years of his contract and bonus are guaranteed. In turn, Allen will receive at least $15.5 million. The six-year player has been to the Pro Bowl four times and ranks 12th in the NFL (2nd among active players) with a total of 128.5 career sacks.

    Allen reached out to his former teammates, coaches, and the fans of Minnesota in a statement, “I can only hope that I have left with you all, with even a fraction of the positive support and impact you have had on my life, my foundation and my family. I am very excited about this next chapter in my career with the Chicago Bears and can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.”

    In addition to Allen, the Bears also signed Lamarr Houston, Willie Young and Israel Idonije in hopes of shoring up their defense moving forward.

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  • Chicago Bears Sign Jared Allen With 4-Year Contract

    One of the best remaining free agents in the NFL on the defensive side of the ball has finally found a new home. The Chicago Bears just agreed to terms with Jared Allen, who has been a big star for the Vikings over the past 6 seasons.

    Jared Allen is a defensive end, and has been with the Minnesota Vikings since 2008. Prior to joining the Chicago Bears, he has been to the Pro Bowl 4 of the past 6 years, and has a total of 128.5 career sacks, which places him at 12th in the history of the NFL.

    The deal could be worth up to $32 million, which would include $15.5 million in guaranteed money, and could void after three years, and $24 million. Allen should be a valuable asset for the Bears after getting in on 93 percent of the Vikings’ snaps from 2008 to 2013.

    The Chicago Bears had one of the best defenses in the league several years ago with Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs, but in the past few years, they have struggled greatly. They were kept out of the playoffs last year after Jay Cutler was injured for most of the season, and they were poor on the offensive end as well.

    Prior to the signing Allen, the Chicago Bears had released veteran Julius Peppers in order to make room for others, and bring in new talent. Peppers has since signed with their rivals, the Green Bay Packers.

    Since the Vikings and Bears are in the same division, the NFC North, Jared Allen will be able to continue to pursue the quarterbacks that he has already become familiar with, and the Bears also play with a similar defensive style that he is used to. It was previously rumored around the time of the trade deadline that Allen could have been traded, and several teams had shown interest.

    Allen should be a nice addition to the Chicago Bears, and coach Mark Trestman showed his excitement to introduce him to the program when saying “We know what his abilities bring to the table. We believe he’s going to come in hungry and excited to be part of our football team, and we believe he’ll fit right in.”

    The Chicago Bears should see a great improvement with their defense after signing Jared Allen. He needs only 4.5 sacks to move into sole possession of 10th place on the career list, and he could climb as high as fifth next season, and pass Michael Strahan, since all he has to do is record 13.5 sacks.

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  • Kristen Cavallari Refuses to Vaccinate Son

    Kristin Cavallari, 27, is sticking by her guns despite the backlash from friends and family as a result of her decision not to vaccinate her 1-year-old son, Camden Cutler.

    The Laguna Beach star recently spoke out about of her beliefs and fears concerning the link between vaccinations and autism in several interviews.

    “There’s really scary statistics out there, and to each their own. Autism wasn’t prevalent — like it is now — years ago, so something is going on, whether it’s the chemicals in our food or the vaccines,” she said to Huffpost Live. “Something is happening, and we can’t really ignore that. I choose to believe that I think it’s in the vaccines but, again, to each their own and that’s where I stand on it.”

    Many believe Cavallari needs to read some other research.

    According to Dr. Kenneth Alexander, chief of the section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Chicago, scientific studies involving millions of children has debunked the association between childhood shots and autism.

    “Any association between vaccines and autism has long been disproven,” said Alexander. “Her words are dangerous, will result in the under-immunization of children, and an increase in morbidity and mortality due to vaccine preventable diseases.

    Cavallari and her husband, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, 30, are expecting their second child in May. Married in June 2013, the couple has decided that vaccination is not in the family cards.

    The reality star says her son has never been vaccinated and she doesn’t plan on doing it for her soon-to-be born child, either.

    “There’s really scary statistics out there, and to each their own,” she said. “Autism wasn’t prevalent — like it is now — years ago, so something is going on, whether it’s the chemicals in our food or the vaccines.”

    The Hills star didn’t intend to make a big deal and says she’s not out campaigning against vaccination. But, she did feel she needed to clarify where she stood on the issue and why she has this particular viewpoint.

    “Something is happening, and we can’t really ignore that,” Cavallari said. “I choose to believe that I think it’s in the vaccines but, again, to each their own and that’s where I stand on it.”

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  • Julius Peppers Released From Chicago Bears In Salary Cap Move

    The veteran defensive player Julius Peppers has been released from the roster of the Chicago Bears. As teams start to make way for their new free agents, as the Bears did, some teams will unfortunately be forced to get rid of their veterans.

    Julius Peppers has been in the league for several seasons, and has enjoyed success with the Bears for the past four seasons, but his performance did decline in 2013, and the Bears also struggled for a number of other reasons.

    He has been a great defensive end during his time in the league, but is having to part ways with his team because they are looking for younger talent. The Chicago Bears had just signed free agent defensive end Lamarr Houston, free agent safety Ryan Mundy and incumbent middle linebacker D.J. Williams.

    Despite releasing the veteran for salary cap space, he will surely be missed. Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery spoke highly of the defensive end when saying “He was a leader on our defense starting every game since coming to Chicago. His accomplishments over his NFL career place him among the best defensive ends over the past 20 years. The Chicagoland community has benefited greatly from his quiet generosity. We wish him the best.”

    The move to get several new guys has cost them their veteran, but as teams continue to look for younger players that will be able to last longer in the league, it may not be such a bad thing for them. When terminating Julius Peppers’ contract, the Bears were able to save $9.4 million against the 2014 salary cap.

    His contract termination does not come as a surprise to most people as he had a $13.9 million salary, and $20 million cap number. He was eve included in a list of the 24 NFC players who were likely to be cut during the free agency period.

    While the Bears have collected a handful of defensive free agents, they will still need to look for some offense somewhere since they struggled greatly last year, and were not able to make the playoffs, despite an incredibly weak season for the NFC North.

    When Julius Peppers joined the Chicago Bears in 2010, he was given the largest contract that a defensive end had ever received. At 34 years old, Peppers may begin to think about retirement soon, and while he used to be a huge NFL star, he only had 7 sacks in 2013.

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  • Lovie Smith Hired As Coach Of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    After a slew of coaches were fired earlier this week, some teams have already started to hire the replacements. After a number of years with Chicago Bears, Lovie Smith has been hired as the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    Lovie Smith served as the head coach for the Chicago Bears from 2004 to 2012, and in his tenure as coach, he took them to one Super Bowl, in 2006.

    While other teams have begun the interview process, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wasted no time in finding their next head coach.

    He comes in to replace Greg Schiano, who was fired this week during the black Monday firings, an event which saw several coaches lose their jobs on Monday.

    Before taking the job with Tampa Bay, Smith also interviewed with the Houston Texans. The Detroit Lions had interest in him as well after firing Jim Schwartz, but the Bucs made sure that he did not make it to Detroit, and as a result, he will be the head coach of Tampa Bay in 2014.

    It was reported that the Lovie Smith was the leading candidate to become the next coach of the Buccaneers, despite other coaches who might be interested in the job. He will also be returning to a team where he served as the linebackers coach from 1996 to 2000.

    The key firings that occurred on Monday involved the coaches of the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions.

    Of course, with the disappointments that the Houston Texans faced this season, they were forced to fire Gary Kubiak weeks ago.

    Following the departure of Rob Chudzinski, Josh McDaniels was reported to have set up an interview with the Cleveland Browns.

    Lovie Smith achieved a record of 81-63 in his nine seasons as the head coach of the Bears. With great success in Chicago, and after building a foundation around his defense, Smith will look to improve a Tampa Bay team that has continued to struggle in recent years.

    Does Lovie Smith have what it takes to turn the Buccaneers around? As the first new coach to be hired, he will have plenty of time to get to know the team, and get himself acquainted with the players, building a stronger team to compete in the 2014 season.

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  • Lovie Smith Named Buccaneers New Coach

    Lovie Smith has a new team to get into shape for the 2014-15 NFL season – the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Having just fired their former coach on Black Monday, the Glazer family wasted no time finding a replacement. Smith, former head coach of the Chicago Bears and well known for his strong defensive strategies, will replace Greg Schiano with a reported four-year deal. Having worked under the man who created the infamous “Tony Dungy Tampa 2 Defense,” it seems fitting that if Lovie left Chicago it would be to return to Tampa. Only this time not as the linebackers coach, but as head coach. With the Bucs defense being ranked 21st in the league, it’s no surprise that management would be in search of a leader that had his defensive wits about him.

    Tampa Bay Cornerback Darrelle Revis, known for his lock down defense coined “Revis Island,” takes to the Twitter feed to let his 380,000 plus followers know what he thinks of the news that he will be getting one of the best defensive minded coaches in the NFL.

    Smith was let go in Chicago last year with the reasoning that the Bears wanted a more offense-driven team. As a former defensive coordinator, his offense may have been lacking in some areas. But his defensive strategies are far above the norm. Tampa Bay was an obvious fit for Smith as he worked under Tony Dungy as an assistant coach during Dungy’s tenure with the Bucs.

    Dungy doesn’t hide his opinions, evident in his recent tweet:

    Smith is reported to have a few changes in the staff at Tampa. He will bring with him former Cal coach Jeff Tedford as offensive coordinator and is rumored to be adding Rod Marinelli to the mix as defensive coordinator. With the Buccs having fired Mark Dominik during the Black Monday onslaught, the general manager position is also up for grabs. This could prove to be very valuable to Lovie Smith who can gain much more control and influence over his staff, players and personnel with the position vacant.

    Whether or not his offense gets a overhaul, Smith will bring a quiet and respected class to the franchise that it was sorely lacking. Lovie Smith is rarely seen with anything other than a calm expression on his face, leaving the torrid remarks and zoo-like antics to the other coaches. His passion for the game is evident in the quality of players he has coached and the strategies he is known for. Not only is Smith a great coach, he’s a good fit for Tampa Bay. Maybe fans will see the Bucs at the 2015 Superbowl.

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  • LeSean McCoy Is NFL’s Top Rusher In 2013

    LeSean McCoy Is NFL’s Top Rusher In 2013

    While it is no surprise to anyone who has been following the NFL closely in 2013, LeSean McCoy has rushed for more yards than any other player.

    The Philadelphia Eagles have led their opponents with explosive offense, and with the help of LeSean McCoy as a rusher, they have become one of the top teams in the conference.

    LeSean McCoy was already the top rusher without his impressive performance last night, and he would have had to rush for -138 yards in their final game against Dallas in order to not become the league’s top rusher in the 2013 season.

    In addition to his rushing title, the win against the Dallas Cowboys earned the team in a spot in the playoffs. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys after Kyle Orton threw a late interception, allowing the Eagles to win with a final score of 24-22.

    While the Dallas Cowboys were able to shut down LeSean McCoy in their first meeting, the final game of the season had huge stakes for both teams and he performed with incredible results. McCoy had another 100-yard rushing game and ran for 131 yards on 27 carries.

    It was the third time he had rushed for over 100 yards in the past four games, and the seventh time that he had done it during the 2013 season. LeSean McCoy finished the season with 1,607 yards, which is a franchise record. He easily beat Matt Forte, the running back for the Chicago Bears, who came in second with 1,339 yards.

    The Philadelphia Eagles had an incredible season under first year head coach Chip Kelly, and finished the season with a record of 10-6.

    This marks the first time that a member of the Philadelphia Eagles has won the title since 1949 when Steven Van Buren was the league’s top rusher. He broke another record of Van Buren’s when he set the franchise-record for rushing yards in a game rushing for 217 yards against the Detroit Lions.

    He is also the league leader in yards from the line of scrimmage. LeSean McCoy has rushed for less than 75 yards only once since week 10, occurring in the only loss that the Eagles have suffered since week 9, a game that they lost to the Minnesota Vikings, which shocked the nation.

    The Eagles have won 7 of their last 8 games, and will play the New Orleans Saints in the wild card round of the playoffs next week. Last week, in a game that they did not need to win, they destroyed the Chicago Bears with a final score of 54-11, hurting the Bears chances of making the playoffs.

    The Bears lost to the Packers yesterday, forcing them to miss out on the playoffs yet again.

    The Philadelphia Eagles are the top rushing team in the league, and coming into last night’s game, the team averaged 161.9 rushing yards per game. The power of LeSean McCoy has led the dominant Eagles to the playoffs as the top team in the NFC East.

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  • Mike Ditka Falls Asleep During NFL Countdown [Video]

    It was a slightly embarrassing moment for Mike Ditka, as he had to be nudged awake by panelist Keyshawn Johnson, during the Sunday NFL Countdown.

    Apparently, Ditka nodded off during an ESPN reporter’s remote from the New York Jets-Miami Dolphins game at Sun Life Stadium.

    Earlier this month, on December 9, the former Chicago Bear’s coach had his jersey number retired. Ditka was the Bears number one pick in the 1961 draft out of the University of Pittsburgh. He played tight end over 12 NFL seasons with the Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys. His career ended with 427 receptions for 5,812 yards and 43 touchdowns.

    He then coached the Bears from 1982-1992 to a 106-62 record. He led his team to a Super Bowl victory in 1986.

    Between having his number retired, and the holidays, I’m sure he needed some time to catch up on some sleep.

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  • Mike Ditka Fell Asleep During Sunday NFL Countdown [Video]

    Despite the fact that the crew was reporting on one of the most meaningful Sundays of the season, and the final week of the NFL’s regular season, Mike Ditka was somehow able to fall asleep during the ESPN broadcast.

    Mike Ditka was not able to hold it together long enough to finish the broadcast of Sunday NFL countdown before dozing off.

    During the segment, he fell asleep, and was woken up by former wide receiver and fellow commentator, Keyshawn Johnson, when he gave the veteran commentator a nudge to wake him up.

    Perhaps he has just been too active lately, and the 74-year-old was simply trying to get some rest. In a big moment for the former player and coach, his jersey was retired by the Chicago Bears in a touching ceremony on December 9th at Solider Field.

    He was nudged by Keyshawn Johnson, who was able to wake him, after being asked about the Chicago Bears game multiple times. As the legendary coach for the Chicago Bears, one would think that Mike Ditka would have some things to say about the game.

    Unfortunately, he fell asleep when the commentating team started talking about the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. In any case, Mike Ditka’s Bears were not able to get the job done, and lost to the Green Bay Packers, a game that sent them to the playoffs with the help of Aaron Rodgers and his return to the field.

    Luckily, Keyshawn Johnson was there to help out, but what could have caused Mike Ditka to fall asleep on the show? Should it be any concern for ESPN on his ability as a commentator, or was he simply tired?

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  • Green Bay Packers Beat Bears, Win NFC North

    In a series of unexpected events over the past few weeks, the Green Bay Packers were somehow able to be put into a position to win their final game of the season, and send them to the playoffs.

    Due to the loss that the Bears suffered in week 16, the winner of the final game between the two teams would win the NFC North, and subsequently send them to the playoffs.

    The Green Bay Packers had been playing without their star player, Aaron Rodgers, for much of the 2013 season, but they had him back for their final game against the Bears.

    As most people will remember, it was a game against the Bears in an intense Monday Night Football match-up that forced Aaron Rodgers to leave the game with a broken collarbone. He was forced to miss the previous seven games, and the Packers suffered because of it.

    Whether or not having Aaron Rodgers back will be able to make a difference for the Packers as they head into the playoffs will have to be determined next week. However, it certainly helped against the Bears, who were also struggling, but wanted a spot in the playoffs.

    After a variety of NFL playoff scenarios that were revealed last week, the playoffs are finally set, and the Green Bay Packers have secured a spot, and will play against the San Francisco 49ers.

    The Packers won on a long touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Randall Cobb, a 48-yard pass that came in the final minute of the game. The late touchdown gave the Packers a spot in the playoffs, and after going back and forth in scoring throughout the game, they took the lead for the final time, and secured the game with a final score of 33-28.

    Randall Cobb, who caught the winning touchdown, said “To be in that moment at the end of the game and have that opportunity, it’s a blessing.” He only caught two passes in the game, but both were for touchdowns, and he had also missed several games due to an injury.

    With the 49ers are currently on a 6-game winning streak, and being led by Colin Kaepernick, who led them to victory last week, earning the third spot in the playoffs, it will be a tough match-up for the beat up Packers.

    In their next game, the Green Bay Packers will be forced to play the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of the playoffs. The Packers are likely to still have a bad taste in their mouth from the last time that they played the 49ers in the playoffs, when the 49ers beat them, and later advanced to the Super Bowl last year.

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