Chicago Bears have very high expectations for 09' with the acquisition of Jay Cutler from the Denver Broncos. Jay Cutler had a terrible first game as starting quarter back for the Bears, and many believed that if this continued the Bears would be no better then an 8-8 team.
Having acquired a stud quarterback in Jay Cutler, the Bears were ready to eliminate and overcome the one major question mark that may have weighed them down over the past few seasons.
Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman were average quarterbacks at best, and diminished the effectiveness of an amazing defensive unit and a great running game, especially after the emergence of Matt Forte.
The biggest obstacle the 2009 Bears may have faced was at the wide receiver position, but Devin Hester and Earl Bennett were adequate enough with the presence of Jay Cutler, not to mention Greg Olsen, a strong, developing force at the tight end position.
The Minnesota Vikings have more talent and experience then the Bears with Adrian Peterson and Brett Favre. If the Bears expect to beat the Vikings or even Green Bay Packers they must beat the lesser quality opponents - Detroit Lions.
The Chicago Bears defense isn't what it was, they might not strike fear into the opponents hearts like they once did such as in 06'. The Bears defense still can create turnovers and cause disruption for opposing QB's - especially when the weather turns cold and windy in Soldier Filed.
RB Matt Forte will get the majority of the carries this season for the Bears. In this day and age in the NFL, typically one RB can not carry the entire load the whole season so look RB Garret Wolfe and RB Adrian Peterson to give Forte a break once awhile.
This is a make or break year really to know if WR Devin Hester will be a great receiver (if not now then when) or just another wide receiver. Hester can break any game wide open and cause trouble for any defense. - 30542
Having acquired a stud quarterback in Jay Cutler, the Bears were ready to eliminate and overcome the one major question mark that may have weighed them down over the past few seasons.
Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman were average quarterbacks at best, and diminished the effectiveness of an amazing defensive unit and a great running game, especially after the emergence of Matt Forte.
The biggest obstacle the 2009 Bears may have faced was at the wide receiver position, but Devin Hester and Earl Bennett were adequate enough with the presence of Jay Cutler, not to mention Greg Olsen, a strong, developing force at the tight end position.
The Minnesota Vikings have more talent and experience then the Bears with Adrian Peterson and Brett Favre. If the Bears expect to beat the Vikings or even Green Bay Packers they must beat the lesser quality opponents - Detroit Lions.
The Chicago Bears defense isn't what it was, they might not strike fear into the opponents hearts like they once did such as in 06'. The Bears defense still can create turnovers and cause disruption for opposing QB's - especially when the weather turns cold and windy in Soldier Filed.
RB Matt Forte will get the majority of the carries this season for the Bears. In this day and age in the NFL, typically one RB can not carry the entire load the whole season so look RB Garret Wolfe and RB Adrian Peterson to give Forte a break once awhile.
This is a make or break year really to know if WR Devin Hester will be a great receiver (if not now then when) or just another wide receiver. Hester can break any game wide open and cause trouble for any defense. - 30542
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