Chicago Bears-San Francisco 49ers: Game Preview

Thursday Night Football makes its debut for the 2009 season, and for the third straight year the Bears will be playing.

The good news for the Bears this week is that they get to redeem themselves from last week sooner than they normally would. After that horrendous loss at home against Arizona, that might be a bad thing actually.

The Bears are not in good shape for the division, let alone the playoffs. But there is always a chance. If they were going to make a serious run at the playoffs, it would have to be a wild card berth. So far the Bears are 0-2 against teams they trail in the wild card, Green Bay and Atlanta.

The Bears would need to win this game to qualify for a tie-breaker in case they have a shot at the wild card.

The Bears began a tough four-game stretch last Sunday against the Cardinals with a loss. Not the way you want to start those out. They now have to play at San Francisco, against Philadelphia, followed by a crucial game at Minnesota. It’s looking like the Bears will have to win all three of those games to stay alive.

The 49ers started off strong, before losing their last four games to fall to 3-5.

Mike Singletary has his team well prepared every week, something Lovie Smith should start doing.

The Bears are going to have to keep an eye out for Frank Gore. The 49ers running back has already posted a 200-yard game this season, and the way the Bears defense is playing, I could run for 100 yards on them. The matchup to watch is going to be linebacker Lance Briggs going against Gore both in the run and passing game. If Briggs gets blocked off and the Bears defense cannot contain, Gore will make them pay.

The Bears need to control and fill their gaps properly in order to shut down the 49er offense.

A concern I see for the Bears is matching up with tight end Vernon Davis. The Bears really don’t have a good enough cover linebacker or safety to matchup with Davis, so the defensive line will need to get pressure and force Alex Smith to get the ball out and make bad decisions.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Bears success will once again depend on the run. Last week we saw the Bears throw the ball on their first eight plays. They gave the Ball to Forte early, who had a couple nice runs, but after falling behind 21-7 the Bears abandoned the run game. Something they cannot do on Thursday.

It’s going to be interesting to see how Cutler fares against a 49ers’ defense which has struggled, yet played well at times this season. Patrick Willis is going to cause problems for the Bears all game’ we’ll wait and see how the Bears handle him. If they can block him and take him out of plays, they will be successful in the air and on the ground.

This is a must win for Chicago. Get this win, and then take the next 10 days to prepare for a tough Philadelphia team followed by the Vikings.

If Chicago can get this win they will move to 5-4 and right in the middle of the wild card race. More importantly though, give this team and city some hope.

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Chicago Bears: Jay Cutler Should Make the Wide Receivers Better in 2009

After losing Bernard Berrian and Muhsin Muhammad to free agency in 2007, the Chicago Bears have struggled to find consistency at wide receiver.

They have tried everything in the world to find a replacement, including converting dynamic return man Devin Hester to a receiver, and even bringing in veterans Brandon Lloyd and Marty Booker.

Unfortunately, Booker was a good fit in Chicago during the 2001 season, not 2008.

Last year, the team fielded Booker, Lloyd, Hester, Mark Bradley, and Rashied Davis as their receivers.

Unfortunately, the additions didn’t work out too well for the Bears.

Booker had a decent season for the Bears, but not good enough to be re-signed. Lloyd showed promise early in the year before getting hurt. Bradley was traded to Kansas City, where he is now a starter, while Davis had problems catching the ball all of last year.

The only good that came out of that so called “experiment” last year was the emergence of Hester as a wide receiver.

Hester finished the year with 51 receptions for 665 yards, and three touchdowns. Not a bad year for his first season as a starting wide receiver.

Still, none of the Bears receivers were good enough for the Pro Bowl. In fact, the Bears haven’t had a Pro Bowl receiver since Booker in 2002. Booker is also the only Bears receiver to have more than 100 receptions in a season.

Despite recently struggling to find wide receivers, the well hasn’t been completely dry for receivers in Chicago.

Berrian showed potential to be a dominant receiver in Chicago, but got greedy and signed a big contract to play for the Vikings instead.

Now, Berrian isn’t “spectacular” since he has never had over 1,000 receiving yards in a season.

But now with the acquisition of Jay Cutler, who is an established quarterback, things could have been better for Berrian if he had stayed with the Bears.

It’s a shame to have Gus Frerotte and Tavaris Jackson as your quarterback now, huh Berrian?

This leads us to the 2009 season and the receivers that will take the field for the Bears.

There is no doubt whether or not Hester will start the season as the No. 1 wide receiver on the depth chart, but who will follow him?

The most likely candidates to be No. 2 or No. 3 on the chart are Earl Bennett and Davis.

Bennett didn’t play in 2008 because he had trouble learning the playbook, so all this time studying should pay off, right?

On top of playing in Chicago this upcoming season, Bennett also has some history with Cutler. Both played for Vanderbilt in college, and know each other well enough on the field.

Davis has been with the Bears for over three seasons now, so he knows the system. He just needs to find a way to apply himself.

Look for Bennett to start as the No. 2 receiver, leaving Davis to be the slot guy.

Now that we have the starters figured out, who is left for the Bears?

The Bears selected two receivers in the draft last April: Juaquin Iglesias from Oklahoma and Johnny Knox from Abilene Christian.

Iglesias will most likely end up fourth on the depth chart, and should see some good minutes this season.

He also has the potential to move up to No. 2 or No. 3 on the chart if he plays well.

Knox will most likely be fighting for a roster spot on special teams, or even land on the practice squad.

The receivers may not be too good this year, so don’t expect much out of them.

What you can expect, though, is that these receivers should become better over time with Cutler.

Cutler has been known to make his receivers better. We saw it in Denver with Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal. Hopefully, he can do the same with Hester, Bennett, Davis, and Iglesias.

The Bears receivers don’t have to be great this season for the team to succeed; they just need to be consistent and do their job when they are expected to.

If they can make key blocks, run the right routes, and catch the ball on third down, the Bears may have a successful 2009 season.

The Bears have enough talent to not need a big-time receiving threat and still win the division.

However, there are still other options for the Bears at wide receivers.

They can dip into the free-agent pool that includes Plaxico Burress, or even make a trade for Brandon Marshall.

I don’t expect the Bears to make either of these moves, even though they have shown interest in Burress.

So Bears fans, get ready for an exciting 2009 season. However, don’t be mad if none of our receivers make the Pro Bowl, even if they have a spectacular season.

Just enjoy watching Cutler try to make them better.

 

The Bear Den: Expect a Breakout Year for Greg Olsen

Not only did the Bears improve their quarterback situation this offseason, but by doing so, they also improved their tight ends as well.

Greg Olsen has the potential to be one of the best tight ends in the NFL right now, he just needs a good quarterback to prove it.

Last year Olsen had 54 receptions for 574 yards and five touchdowns. He did that while splitting time with Desmond Clark.

Clark isn’t a bad tight end either, and will contribute to the Bears’ offense this year as well.

The problem is that Clark is getting old, making Olsen the tight end of the future.

See, here in Chicago we use the tight ends quite a bit. In fact, last year our tight ends finished with 95 receptions for 941 yards and six touchdowns.

While everyone is asking the question, “why don’t we pick up a wide receiver to help Cutler?”—the answer is, how about the tight ends?

Last year with the Broncos, Cutler found his tight ends 72 times for 1,034 yards and seven touchdowns.

Cutler also had Pro-Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall and emerging rookie Eddie Royal to throw to.  Kyle Orton didn’t have one Pro-Bowl wide receiver with him.

Now just imagine what Olsen can do when he has Cutler throwing to him…

Olsen might be the second or third option on a lot of pass plays. Olsen has the size, hands, and speed to be a good tight end.  He just needs to capitalize on his chances.

The only knock I could find on Olsen last year was his two fumbles against Carolina. But after that game, Olsen didn’t fumble once the rest of the season and showed off what good hands he has.

I can see a big year in the books for Olsen this season. When the Bears get down to the red zone, he will be one of the main threats.

The Bears need to utilize Olsen’s skills and let the kid play. Olsen will have a big year with Cutler throwing him the ball, and expect him to be in the end zone a lot this season.

The Bear Den: The Top Five Bear Games To Attend In 2009

We are on the verge of training camp beginning for NFL teams, and that means one thing.

The 2009 NFL season is getting closer.

The Chicago Bears will start selling tickets to fans on July 25th and I’m sure many fans are excited.

So for those fans planning on attending a game this year, here is a list of the five best games to attend.

Enjoy!

5.)  vs. Philadelphia, Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, 7:20 CST 

The Eagles come into Chicago for a re-match of last years Sunday Night Football game that went Chicago’s way.

Philadelphia expects to be a top team in the NFC in 2009, and will have their eyes on the Super Bowl.

Donovan McNabb also makes his return to his hometown.

This Sunday Night Football game will be a treat for Bears fans, as it always is. The Bears could be in a race for a playoff spot or home field advantage.

4.) vs. Pittsburgh, Sunday Sept. 20, 2009, 3:15 CST

The defending Super Bowl champions come into Chicago to take on our Bears. For fans this should be a treat.

I would expect tickets to sell out fast for this game.

Both teams have good defenses, with the potential of being great defenses. If that stays true, we could be in store for one of those good old fashion defensive games.

In this decade when the Bears play the defending Super Bowl champion, they are 0-2. They lost to Baltimore in 2001, and New England in 2003.

3.) vs. Green Bay, Sunday Dec. 13, 2009, 12:00 CST

Bears-Packers are always a hot ticket when they play, no matter the place in the standings.

This is one of the oldest rivalries in the NFL, and both teams fans just flat out hate each other.

This year the rivalry just got a little bit more interesting. With the signing of Jay Cutler, the Bears now have a stable quarterback. Just like the Packers do with Rodgers.

Getting a ticket to this game might be impossible if you dont get one on July 25th. Connections might work, but who would pass on this?

Both teams could be fighting for the division or a playoff spot.

I advise if you get a ticket to this game, to go and enjoy one of footballs greatest rivalries.

2.)vs. Minnesota, Monday Dec. 28, 2009, 7:30 CST

This is one of the biggest games of the year for both teams. The Vikings come in on a cold December night for a Monday Night Football game.

Brett Favre who will likely be a Viking this year will play in only one cold weather game, and this is it.

This could be a classic game as both teams should be fighting for the NFC North title.

Bears fans, get your hands on this “hot” ticket as these will be sold out fast.

1.) At Green Bay, Sunday Sept. 13, 2009 7:20 CST

The Bears and Packers open up the 2009 season in primetime on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.

The rivalry is renewed with two young quarterbacks looking to take their team to the next level.

Sure this game will be played at Green Bay, but it will be worth the drive.

This will be the best game to attend for many reasons. It’s one of the best rivalries in the NFL, two young quarterbacks, and its Sunday Night Football to kick off the 2009 season.

The Bear Den: Should the Chicago Bears Go After Brandon Marshall?

Ever since Brandon Marshall went on a rage and demanded a trade, there has been some hype about the Chicago Bears trying to land him.

Marshall demanded a trade from the Broncos, stating he was not happy with his contract and wants out.

The first team that came to everyone’s mind was the Bears.

Thanks to Jay Cutler being the new Bears quarterback, people were thinking of a Cutler-Marshall reunion.

Most Bears fans are saying yes to bringing in Marshall because of what him and Cutler did last year for the Broncos.

Marshall is a Pro-Bowl receiver, and he has proven that. If he comes to Chicago, he will instantly be the No. 1 wide receiver on the depth chart.

Add that in with the chemistry he has already developed with Cutler, and the Bears could be a contender in the NFC.

Getting a solid No. 1 receiver would help the Bears a lot. Not only would they have a go-to guy, but Marshall would also make Devin Hester better.

As Marshall would draw double coverage, it would leave an opportunity for Hester to shine in single coverage and receive more passes from Cutler.

The negative for bringing in Marshall would be his off the field activity and what the Bears would need to give up for him.

The guy has been a cancer off the field for the Broncos, and the Bears seem like the team that won’t tolerate that.

See Tank Johnson and Cedric Benson.

The asking price for Marshall might be a little too much. With the Bears giving up next year’s first-round pick to Denver, that takes away trade bait.

For the Bears to land Marshall, it will almost have to be either a 2010 second-round pick and a 2011 second-round pick, or maybe just Devin Hester.

The bottom line is that Marshall would instantly make the Bears better. They would have a solid threat at the receiver position, and a quarterback to give him the ball.

But do they want to give up picks or a player for that?

The choice is yours, Jerry Angelo.

Chicago Bears Defense Shoulders All the Pressure This Season

Do you remember back in the 2005 and 2006 seasons, when people were calling the Bears defense the best in the NFL?

Or when a lot of people were comparing those defenses to that of the 1985 Super Bowl champions?

Things have changed, my friends.

In the 2007 and 2008 seasons, the Bears didn’t play up to their potential on defense.

They were blowing leads, blowing coverage, and missing tackles. Something was wrong.

Sure, you can credit Ron Rivera’s departure for San Diego as a potential cause. Or was it just the fact that the defense was actually bad?

Well, whatever the reason, the defense had better step it up this year.

The pressure is all on them.

Forget the pressure that will be put on Jay Cutler to succeed. Forget the pressure for Matt Forte to duplicate his rookie season. Forget the pressure on the receiving corps.

 

Cutler could throw for 30 or more touchdowns, Forte could run for 1,000 yards, and the receivers could easily have big years, but none of that will matter if the defense is not playing to 2006 form.

That’s why all the pressure is on the defense this season.

The Bears certainly cant have the defense blowing late leads, in games we should be winning. It will be up to them to buckle down and keep the leads intact.

Staying healthy is also key.

The last two years we have seen Nathan Vasher, Brian Urlacher, Tommie Harris, Mike Brown, Charles Tillman, Dusty Dvoracek, and Adewale Ogunleye all have injury problems.

If those guys can stay healthy and the defense is back in form, this team can have a scary defense.

On the flip side, if injuries are a problem again and the defense isn’t up to form, this team can have a bad defense.

The key to this season weighs on the defense’s shoulders. Giving up a lot of points and forcing the offense to play better than advertised might be tough.

The offense can only do so much.

If the offense is putting up big numbers and torching defenses but the defense itself is getting torched, that will be a problem.

I’m asking for Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Tillman, Harris, and Vasher all to play up to expectations. If they do that, I believe they will be a dominant defense.

So Cutler, Forte and the receivers can take a deep breath. Go out there and play up to your capabilities. Don’t worry about it.

It’s the defense that should feel the pressure for the Bears to have a successful season.

The Bear Den: Expect Changes in the Playbook for the Bears

Going into the 2009 NFL season, expect some minor changes in the playbook, Bears fans. With a new quarterback and a couple of changes on the coaching, the playbook is bound to be different.

Let’s start off with the new quarter back, Jay Cutler. Cutler has a better arm than Orton had so look to see a lot more plays designed for going deep.

Hester is a good deep threat for Cutler, primarily because of his speed. Last year, we saw some plays that were designed for the deep ball, but Orton missed Hester in his stride.

I don’t expect to see the whole playbook re-worked just for Cutler.

Cutler likes to look down field rather than check downs more often. I expect to see some more routes for tight ends Desmond Clark and Greg Olsen down the field.

The running game might see some changes also. Maybe a little bit more of play action to use for Cutler. The Bears have two good weapons on offense in Cutler and Forte.

They should mix it up with running going to play action that will lead to big plays down field.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Bears brought in Rod Marinelli, former coach of the Lions, to be the defensive line coach.

Marinelli should bring some new defensive schemes to Chicago. I expect for more stunts from the defensive line.

 

The Bear Den: 2009 Chicago Bears Season Preview (Part II)

This is the second article in a series of four articles that I am writing to preview the 2009 Chicago Bears season.

Training camp is right around the corner, and that means the NFL season is on the way. So enjoy my previews.

The Bears bye week is during week five, so I will skip ahead to the week six match up.

 

Week Six: at Atlanta, Oct. 18, 7:15 CST

The Bears travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons for the second year in a row. This time it will be on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.

Both teams on paper match up pretty evenly.

Last years game between the two teams was a excellent game, even though the Bears lost a heart breaker.

The Bears scored with eleven seconds left to go ahead, but a quick Matt Ryan pass and then a field goal won it for Atlanta.

Depending on how the first couple weeks of the season goes, this could be a huge match up for playoff seeds for both teams.

Atlanta is led by quarterback Matt Ryan who is looking to avoid the so-called “Sophmore Slump.”

The Bears had trouble stopping Atlanta’s run game last year with Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood leading the way.

The key to the game for the Bears is to play solid defense. Atlanta likes to pound the ball with Turner, and let Matt Ryan do his thing through the air.

If Chicago can play good defense for 60 minutes they should come out victorious.

I see this game being decided again in the final seconds with special teams. This time though, I think the Bears come out on top. This has the potential to be a really great game.

Final Score Prediction: Bears 23, Falcons 20.

 

Week Seven: at Cincinnati, Sunday Oct. 25, 12:00 CST

The Bears travel to Cincinnati to take on a Bengals team who hasn’t made the playoffs since 2006.

This should be a good game for Chicago to get a out of division win, and truly see where their team is at in the season.

The last time these two teams met was way back in 2005 when the Bengals came into Soldier Field and whooped the Bears.

This is a much different Bengals team since the last time the Bears saw them. They lost wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh to free agency, Carson Palmer has not been the same since his injury, and Chad Ochocinco has had all kinds of problems the last few years.

The Bengals are still the Bengals from last season and on paper the Bears are a much more talented team.

The Bears also get to face their former teammate Cedric Benson for the first time since they released him in the Summer of 2008.

I predict the Bears will come out and get a big lead on a poor Bengals defense. Cutler should be able to take advantage of the week defense and play a solid game.

The Bengals offense doesnt look like it can match up with the Bears defense, so advantage Bears in that one.

Final Score Prediction: Bears 30, Bengals 13

 

Week Eight: vs Cleveland, Nov. 1, 12:00 CST

The Bears play their second straight AFC North opponent when the Cleveland Browns come to town on the first day of November.

These two teams met in 2005 with Cleveland winning a real close game at home. This time it’s in Chicago. Where the last time these teams met here something special happend.

You may remember a chilly October afternoon in 2001 when the Browns came into town to take on the Bears.

The Browns built a size able lead before the Bears made their comeback, and led to Mike Browns game winning interception return for a touchdown in over time.

I don’t see the Browns improving much off of last years bad season. They still don’t know who their quarterback is right now, and quite frankly we might not know who we are going to see in week eight.

Brady Quinn? or Derek Anderson?

I see Chicago being way too much for the Browns to handle especially in Chicago.

The Bears should be right a top the NFC North around this time, and the fans will be excited in Chicago.

Chicago’s defense also has the players to shut down Cleveland’s average offense.

This wont be a blowout and the Browns could make it close at the end, but I like Chicago.

Final Score Prediction: Bears 17, Browns 13

 

Week Nine: vs Arizona, Nov. 8, 12:00 CST

The defending NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals come into Chicago in what could be a huge game in determining playoff seed’s in the NFC.

With all the trade speculation involving Anquan Boldin, this might not be the same Cardinals team that won the NFC a year ago.

This will be a good match up between two teams that originated in Chicago.

The Keys for the Bears will be to stop the Cardinals passing game. Pressure on Kurt Warner is a must. We cant let him have time to fire to his targets.

Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald are two good receivers that can change the game at any time. If the Bears defense fails to play well, it could be a long day for Chicago.

The Bears’ offense gives them a shot to win the game, but it all relies on the defensive play, and especially the corner backs.

Final Score Prediction: Cardinals 17, Bears 13

 

Key Player: Tommie Harris. It’s important for Tommie to get off to a good start, but better yet be healthy for the whole season. The midway point is where we will see if Tommie can stay healthy. If he is able to stay healthy, the Bears can have one of the best defensive lines in football.

The Bear Den: 2009 Chicago Bears Season Preview (Part I)

As the Bears kicked off their OTA’s this past week and are preparing for training camp at the end of July, I figure this is a good time to start my 2009 Chicago Bears season preview.

In this four part article I will break down the Bears opponents, players to watch, and predictions.

 

Week One: at Green Bay, Sept. 13 2009. 7:05 CST

The Bears open the 2009 campaign for the second straight year on the road. Last season it was at Indianapolis, and this season it will be against hated rival’s the Green Bay Packers.

I don’t need to explain the rivalry to you between these teams, because I’m sure you know about it. Instead I’ll leave you with a nice fact, since the NFC North formed in 2002, the Bears or the Packers have won the division every year except for last year when the Vikings won it.

This game will be a huge game for both teams to start off the year.

Both teams would love to open the season with a win, especially against a division rival.

With the arrival of Jay Cutler to Chicago, this game now takes a little more excitement on the national stage. Two young quarter backs in Aaron Rodgers and Cutler will be duking it out for years to come.

The key for the Bears is to use their run game to their advantage and have the defense play dominant. Last year they went into Green Bay and got destroyed by the Pack, before pulling out a game in over time Week 16 in Chicago.

You can bet your bottom dollar that the Bears remember last years trip to Green Bay and will be out for revenge.

Final Score Prediction: Bears 17, Packers 16

 

Week Two: vs Pittsburgh, Sept. 20 2009. 3:15 CST

The defending Super Bowl champions come into town to take on the Bears. These two teams last met way back in 2005 with Pittsburgh getting the win and eventually becoming Super Bowl XL champions.

Pittsburgh is set for a repeat by nearly bringing back their entire Super Bowl team from last year.

If the Bears are to pull off an early season upset, they will have to have their defense clicking on all cylinders. The defense will have to shut down the Steelers potent offense and rush Big Ben into throws.

If the Bears can get early pressure on Big Ben and rattle him, along with the offense scoring early and getting a good lead the Bears can win this game.

I just don’t see that happening.

Final Score Prediction: Steelers 24, Bears 16

 

Week Three: at Seattle, Sept. 27 2009. 3:15 CST

The Bears play in their third straight afternoon/night game of the season when they make the friendly visit to Seattle.

Last time Chicago was in Seattle they suffered a loss that killed any hope of the playoffs in 2007.

Seattle is a team that seems to be rebuilding and wont be a contender for a couple years. The Bears get their first look at stud linebacker Aaron Curry, who in my mind is going to be one of the elite linebackers in the NFL within a few years.

The Bears will just be to much for the Seahawks.

I see Cutler and Forte having big games against this Seattle defense, and the Bears defense putting out a dominant performance.

Home field for Seattle could be critical. If they can jump out to a early 10 or 14 point lead and get the crowd into the game, Chicago might be in trouble.

I just don’t see that happening.

Final Score Prediction: Bears 27, Seattle 10

 

Week Four: vs Detroit, Oct. 4 2009, 12:00 CST

In another battle between division rivals, the Bears host the Detroit Lions in a Week-Four showdown.

A interesting question will be if we will see the pro debut of Matt Stafford, who the Lions took first overall in this years draft.

It might be time for the Lions to give Stafford the reps, and expect a Bears defense to be hungry with a rookie quarterback at the helm.

The way I see this game is in two ways. I can see this being a trap game for the Bears who start off the season by winning two or more games.

Or I can see this game being dominated by the Bears as they did against the Lions last year.

For the second straight game I predict the Bears defense to show up and be dominant. The Lions really only have one weapon on offense that scares me in Calvin Johnson. But I’m confident the Bears will take care of business.

Final Score Prediction: Bears 34, Lions 10.

 

Player to watch for: Jay Cutler. The quarterback who was brought into Chicago from Denver in an offseason trade will need to step up. The Bears offense will feed off Cutler and his playmaking ability.

I see the Bears finishing the first quarter of the 2009 NFL season by going 3-1 and leading the NFC North. Now there is still a lot of football to be played, and anything can happen from now until September.

The Bear Den: 10 Burning Questions I Would Ask Lance Briggs

Right before our eyes Lance Briggs has gone from a third-round pick in 2003, to one of the NFL’s elite linebackers.

Lance has grown to become one of my favorite players, and in my opinion, turned into one of top 15 linebackers in NFL history with Brian Urlacher.

Being a linebacker in Chicago comes with high standards, you’re expected to be great. You have to follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest to play the game – Mike Singletary and Dick Butkus, to name a couple.

Briggs and Urlacher have certaintly filled the shoes that those two men have left.

1). So Lance, coming out of Arizona and being drafted by the Bears. You knew that you were going to play alongside one of the NFL’s best in Urlacher, how did it feel to know that?

2). You certainly have made yourself a elite linebacker, but what are your individual goals for the upcoming 2009 season?

3). Last year was by far your best year in the NFL. You finished with 110 tackles, three interceptions and a force fumble… What are your stat goals for this year?

4). I know that the 2006 season and Super Bowl left a bitter taste in the teams mouth, do you and the Bears feel like you guys have something to prove?

5). How can Jay Cutler improve the team as a whole?

6). What’s your thoughts on Brett Favre possibly signing with the Vikings?

7). Since the Vikings are the defending NFC North Champions, do you still feel like you guys are the best team in this division?

8). You guys came so close to making the playoffs last year, was there one game in your mind you can have back and possibly change?

9). Do you think this defense can be as dominant as the 1985 and 2006 defenses?

10). And finally Lance – a little off topic here –What would you rate your overall in Madden 2010?

 

See an average guy like me doesnt always get to meet there favorite players, yet interview them.

If I had the chance to interview Lance Briggs, these would be the questions I would ask him.

I’m sure Lance is a nice enough guy to answer these.

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