Our tight end has got to be able to block. This is Chicago. We've got to run the ball, especially when the weather is bad. If he can't block, he's not a fit.

West Chicago caught some breaks earlier in the game. I guess in that last inning it was our turn.

We respect their right to show unity, but our focus is on what's right for our Chicago employees and their wages and benefits packages.

The tight ends are gone. You can't create one.

You're looking for athletic ability more than anything, but some tackles might be a little too slow to be on the outside.

Alex was sticking out at us. To use one of Jerry's terms, he was like a beacon light. I came in [Sunday] morning, and [area scout] Phil Emery was high on Alex. I said, 'Jerry, we've got to take this guy.' I literally had a dream about drafting him.