If you ever want a good shiver to run up and down your spine, check out the NFL’s weekly injury report some time.
This week, the Bears’ list of probables alone reads like this: G Ruben Brown (knee); G Mike Gandy (hamstring); QB Chad Hutchinson (ill); C Olin Kreutz (elbow); CB Todd McMillon (back); T John Tait (quadricep); G Rex Tucker (elbow); LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring).
So that gets me wondering: What if there were injury reports for all of us each week? Maybe post it each Wednesday by the water cooler.
Accountant John Doe (paper cut on index finger); receptionist Jane Doe (bruised elbow off open filing cabinet drawer); CEO Jim Doe (paper clip stuck in ear)…
And by listing the injuries it could kind of turn any stuffy office conversation into a more passionate chat about injuries.
Office worker: You see Mike up in accounts payable jammed a thumb picking up his HR handbook?
Co-worker: Oh yeah, he had it taped up before our meeting. We’ll know more on Friday.
I’m onto something here, I can feel it. Let’s chew this over.
And here now, the picks.
BEARS (2-5) at N.Y. Giants (5-2)
3:05 p.m., WFLD-Ch. 32
Things you should know: Fresh off a stunning victory over the imposing 49ers … OK, settle down. The Bears won a game.
And now, young Craig Krenzel gets to stare into the eyes of Michael Strahan, the active sacks leader. Also, memo to the Bears rookie-laden roster:
The Giants already have 10 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries. Yeah, I know. You’re wishing the Bears played San Francisco every week. But that’s not feasible. And it’s against the rules.
And it would get boring. Other than that, it’s a great idea.
The line: Giants by 9 Over/under: 35 Final shake: Giants. And take a good look at Kurt Warner, folks.
