Mixed Feelings

I actually watched the Bears last night.  I hadn't watched them in weeks because I had better things to do with my time.  Last night I decided to give them another chance  They were completely in command the first three quarters but reverted to the 2009 Bears in the 4th quarter and let the Vikings tie the game.

In overtime, They had a chance to win of the first drive but Robbie Gould's FG didn't hook like it normally does.  Instead, they were bailed out by an Andrian Peterson fumble followed by a Cutler to Aromashadu TD on the next play for the win.

Charles Tilmon fractured several ribs on a hit by his own player on a tackle and a few other Bears suffered injuries.  These are likely season ending with the last game of 2009 next week in Detroit.

The game creates mixed feelings in my mind.  It was a very exciting game to watch.  They have not been worthy of my time most of the season but there was a spark in the first three quarters that was definitely missing for the majority of their games.  It will be a very different team next season and that is a good thing.  Since they traded their first round pick to the Broncos for Jay Cutler, it really doesn't matter how they finish.  But if there are to be changes, the more games they lose, the stronger the argument for those changes.