It's Over

Today was a day of mixed feelings for Bear's fans.  Mixed because deep in our hearts we want them to win but in our minds, the only way there will be any change is if they lose.  The last two games would have to have been losses for real turnover in the coaching staff, the only way there would be true change with our beloved Monsters of the Midway.

There were high hopes for the team in the pre-season.  They acquired a pro-bowl QB in the off-season and none other than Peter King of Sports Illustrated and NBC picked them to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.  Then they played the games.

It was all down hill, more or less, from the opening kickoff of opening weekend on the Regular season when they lost to the Packers in Lambeau.  Cutler threw four interceptions and they lost Brian Urlacher for the season. 

They won a few games and teased us that they could challenge the Vikings for the NFC North crown but by mid-season in San Francisco, they could fool us no longer.  Several interceptions, including the final play of the game, showed us how the rest of the season would go.  Receivers constantly ran the wrong routes, the offensive line could not open holes for the running game and the defense was as pouous as a glass of water.

There were multiple games where the winning team scored over 28 points.  It was terrible.  Then the Bears beat the Vikings last Monday night and the Lions today.  Suddenly, there's talk of the coaching staff not losing their jobs.  If they stay with the team will the results be any different next season?  I seriously doubt it. 

There were positives at various times this season.  Johnny Knox might be a keeper in future season if he can stay healthy.  He ended this season on the bench with an injury.  Devin Aromashodu was a very bright spot when allowed to play.  Kahlil Bell had some positive runs at the end of the season but that was about it.  Cutler set team marks in TDs and yardage but lead the league in interceptions.

Lovie Smith will be holed up with GM Jerry Angelo tomorrow so he will not be available to the media.  Hopefully the Bears will do the right thing and not put the fans through another season of mediocrity.  If the current coaching staff is retained, that's what we'll get.