Chip Shots: Quickshots: $pending $pree Isn't Always Cure All

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I'm Chip Ramsey a career broadcaster who has been a sports radio program director in Milwaukee and Nashville. I've covered everything from high school and college sports (including the SEC, Big Ten, MVC and OVC) to Major League Baseball, The NFL and the NHL. I have a few things to say, and when I want to say them, I say them here.

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Chip Shots: Quickshots: $pending $pree Isn't Always Cure All

Quickshots: $pending $pree Isn't Always Cure All

Now that the Bears have signed an all-star team of free agents, one wonders how it translates to the field. Can Julius Peppers, Chester Taylor and Brandon Manumaleuna make a big difference or will learning a new offense while not upgrading the wide receivers and offensive line and the defensive backfield by too much to overcome? BTW, an expert no less than SI's Peter King thinks free agency is over rated.
There is one other aspect to the signing of Julius Peppers. Peppers seemed to indicate that he came to the Bears because of Lovie Smith. If the Bears finish 6-10 next season and Smith is kicked to the curb, how much enthusiasm will Peppers have for his new team?
Does anyone really care who the lead announcer on the World Cup Soccer games is if only six people are going to watch it. Most people interested in it will watch it on a network that speaks a different language. Personally, I think they ought to turn Kenny Mayne and Scott Van Pelt loose. At least then it might be watchable.(The Big Lead)
There's an old saying where I come from: You can't fix stupid.
Ricky writes on of his best blogs about racist Cub fans. He makes an excellent point: These aren't your daddy's Cub fans. The Cub fans who embraced Billy Williams, Ernie Banks and even Andre Dawson are not the people causing the problem. Nicely done, sir. (Tremendous Upside Potential)
Can someone explain to me why three decorated umpires of the past got fired yet Phil Cuzzi remains employed? Correction, two decorated umpires from the past and Richie Garcia.
It's been quite an awakening for former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow going from the most decorated player in college football to a potential late round draft pick who has to work out individually for NFL teams. Proof again that success at the college level doesn't always translate to success at the NFL level. Of course, if Tebow gets drafted by the right team with the right coaching staff and the right system, he might have a chance of some success. Of course, Florida quarterbacks do not have a history of setting the world on fire, right Rex?
While the Bears could use some wide receivers, Jay Cutler's receiver of choice may join the Bengals.
This could be the most important spring training development for the White Sox.
And now, a few words from the greatest baseball player in history. Just ask him. (The Big Lead)