so far:

1. rex looks good.
2. tim ryan is quickly making me think he is worse than balldinger
3. gould hits a field goal, calms me down

thrillho

I agree. I think the defense may be playing a bit too loose in these last two games.

Grossman needs to step in the pocket and run when the opportunity presents itself. He can't get someone creamed like he did with Benson today.

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RFDC thinks I'm retarded.

Other than Mark Anderson, i didn't see much that impressed me at all....honestly, this team cannot seriously expect to win more than one game in the playoffs, IF they are able to pull that ONE out....

I've never been less happy after a win in my life. I know the game doesn't mean anything, but there it was again, a chance to see if Grossman could lead the team from behind. Down 21-20, Lovie puts in Griese. I know that was his plan from the beginning, but if he really wants to build Rex's confidence, why not give him little tests like that. He hasn't had many meaningful 4th quarters this year. He will in the playoffs.

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"Tubby? Oh yes, Tubby."

hmmm....anyone notice that the Bears nearly lost the game on the last play?

otherwise....if they win next week they sweep the division.
not a great division, but that's still pretty impressive for the NFL.
don't worry,
Bears will win an ugly game against the Saints in the NFC Chmp.
the Ravens will beat the Chargers in the AFC Chmp.....
and Tank will crush McNair in the first quarter in the SB....
Bears then win a squeaker in the most exciting SB since Titans/Rams.

i've seen it in my minds eye....

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@audioidkid

Merry Christmas Doug, I hope you are not driving.

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We all have private ails. The troublemakers are they who need public cures for their private ails.- Eric Hoffer

nope....i was very home at that point....

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@audioidkid

In 20 games before Thanksgiving over the last two seasons, they have allowed more than 300 yards only once. That was to Washington in the 2005 opener.

In 11 games after Thanksgiving, including last year's playoff loss, they have allowed more than 340 yards nine times, including all four post-Thanksgiving games this season.

The two seasons are remarkably similar. Last year, the Bears gave up an average of 252 yards per game before Thanksgiving, exactly the same as this season. After Thanksgiving last year, they gave up an average of 346. This year, the post-Thanksgiving average has ballooned to 372.

Rick Odioso, former Tampa Bay public relations director, noticed this after the bedraggled Buccaneers went above the 300-yard mark last week. He noted that in the Bears' 31 games over the last two seasons, their eight highest yardage-allowed totals all came after Dec. 1.

Bears coach Lovie Smith and defensive coordinator Ron Rivera stress points allowed over yards, but there is a disturbing trend there too.

Before Thanksgiving last year, the Bears were allowing 11 points per game. After Thanksgiving, it went up to 19. Before turkey this season, it was 12 points. After turkey, it has been 22.