What is it about Chicago?

[Backtobanks]

Do we have dumb athletes or complicated systems? Cubs' players constantly miss signs, Bears' players take months to learn "the system" or how to run their routes (receivers), and the Bulls' players have trouble learning to play different forms of defense. All of these athletes have been playing their respective sports since they were 6-7 years old and then they get brain cramps when they come to Chicago. How tough can it be to watch the 3rd-base coach and interpret a sign in a series of signs? How tough can it be to learn a pass route, when you have been a receiver all of your life?

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

natural physical ability has gotten most of them to their current position...not intelligence or dedicated focus on the mental aspects of the game.

 

i've seen little leaguers play better fundamental baseball than the cubs.

[littleburr24]

Do we have dumb athletes or complicated systems? Cubs' players constantly miss signs, Bears' players take months to learn "the system" or how to run their routes (receivers), and the Bulls' players have trouble learning to play different forms of defense. All of these athletes have been playing their respective sports since they were 6-7 years old and then they get brain cramps when they come to Chicago. How tough can it be to watch the 3rd-base coach and interpret a sign in a series of signs? How tough can it be to learn a pass route, when you have been a receiver all of your life?

 

Well look at the bright side... at least the Blackhawks are working on skating basics.

[YearofDaCubs]

Chicago sports are cursed.

 

EDIT: Actually, the more I think about it Chicago as a whole does not exactly have the best owners and management running the teams.