We're NOT "One and Done": Bears WIN!

“I wanna be on top
Forever on the up
And damn the competition
I never play it fair
I never turn a hair
Just like the politicians
I wrap my conscience up
I wanna win that cup
And get my money baby
But back in the dressing room
The other side is weeping
And we're winning, winning ugly
And we're winning, winning ugly”
Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones—“Winning Ugly” from the LP Dirty Work, 1986.


Some of you may remember last year that I said the Bears would make the playoffs then and make a serious run for the Super Bowl this season.

Guess what? Being right is GREAT!

I do not care by how many points, I just want them to win. Win one for me—PLEASE!

With that in mind, I must admit, I sweated it out.

Keith and I watched the game, per usual. His youngest wore her Bears Cheerleader outfit. His eldest danced around the room when she saw we were happy. His wife enjoyed the game as well.

I imagine it was a funny sight when the cheerleader came up and hugged me when Gould pounded it through.

My prognosticating is nearly over. I cannot say which team will show up.

Offensively, the Bears looked better than average (Hey Bernard and Muhsin—catch the damn ball!!!!). Aside from some dropped balls, they played well.

Special Teams—at times looked good like Robbie Gould and the run backs when Hester did not drop the ball. Other times, like tackling, they looked not-so special.

Defense—well, they stopped the run at the beginning, but were quickly growing tired. They lose focus. Oh, and if “Peanut” Tillman does not step it up, I say the rest step on him. Chris Harris was lousy as well. The Linebackers played decently enough. The line needs to consistently put pressure on Brees next week.

Still, they won, and I will not join the Legion of nay-sayers. I will continue with my original statement. They will make a serious run for the Super Bowl this year.

You heard it here first.