CHICAGO-The rollercoaster ride that is the Chicago bears is ready to roll once again. In 2005, the Bears Defense looked like they had 20 years earlier, a rare blend of hunger and talent. Once in the playoffs, Steve Smith and the Carolina Panthers dismantled that same defense.
2006 began like every season should, a 26-0 shutout of the Packers at Lambeau Field. From the Arizona comeback to Robbie Gould’s game winning field goal in the NFC Divisional Playoff game, 2006 was a dream season, up until the game clock at Super Bowl XLI read 14:47.
Last season began with highly anticipated match up with the San Diego Chargers that ended with a loss, not to mention the loss of Mike Brown and Dusty Dvoracek for the season. In a season where all three quarterbacks played considerable time and the two best players were the punter and kick returner, the Bears hung around long enough to make it interesting. A frigid win against Green Bay at home was their Super Bowl in 2007.
The Bears addressed key needs through the draft this off-season, OT Chris Williams and RB Matt Forte could be long-term answers for positions that are infamous in Chicago Bear lore. WR Earl Bennett has turned heads at camp with a blend of size and speed that could spell “big-play” for these Bears. With the exit of their top two receivers and a bust draft pick, the Bears Offense is an unknown. What we DO know is that they have two Quarterbacks that reek of mediocrity and a Defense, that when healthy, is dominate.
There are two key factors when assessing the Chicago Bears chances to make the playoffs this year, the fact that they play in the soft NFC in which any team can make a run and a man by the name of Devin Hester (He is Ridiculous). With the roller coaster on a decline last year, it makes you wonder.
Are the Bears of 2008 mediocre enough to take the 6th seed in the NFC?
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I will be at the game tonight and I’m getting fired up to see Kyle Orton pick apart the KC secondary. I’ll take pix if I remember.