Daa Bears

Since I am from Chicago and love the city and love the Bears I thought since they are having such a great season I would write a blog about them and only them. So if you don't like it, too bad.

The first reason the Bears are having a good season for the first time since they went to the Super Bowl is because Jay Cutler has improved a lot and actually has a good offensive coordinator. He has more touchdowns and less interceptions. He isn't just throwing the ball up anymore. He is also getting a little more protection. Last year, he couldn't get out of trouble for his life. This year if the offensive line fails to stop the defense like normal, he has the feet quickness to get out of trouble anyway. He is just improved overall. The rest of their offense is improved also. Forte isn't injured like he was last year and Olsen has really stepped up so far this year. We all knew Johnny Knox would be our best receiver and has proven that still. Aromashadou has proved that he is a threat also. I think the combination of both Mike Martz a real offensive coordinator and the fact that all the guys on our offense are a year older and more mature has made us much improved on that side of the ball.

Not only has our offense been improved from last year, but our defense has gotten better. Just the presence of Urlacher back with the team makes us better. He may not get in on every play or be the savior every time, but having him there just helps confidence with the rest of the team. The addition of Julius Peppers brings some fear into our line, even when Tommie Harris isn't there. For a long time he was one of our few weapons now we have a huge weapon in Peppers and you could see that on Monday. He was all over the field making plays. Briggs has stepped it up in the past few years. I think that he is good friends with Urlacher but deep inside wants to be better than him so bad that he has made it happen. Right now I think Briggs is better, yes Urlacher is just back from an injury but I think Briggs plays with more heart and intensity than Urlacher and that's pretty dang hard to do.

Overall I think the Bears have played way beyond their potential. They were expected to be terrible and maybe even finish below the terrible Lions. Now we are one of three undefeated teams left, and the leader of the NFC North and NFC. The Monsters of the Midway are back and if you don't watch out they will eat you alive.