I don’t know why the media has caused such a hubbub, and why Bears fans don’t seem happy with last season’s performance. We won our division and hosted the NFC title game, losing to the eventual Super Bowl winner. Last time I checked, that’s a bronze medal in a 32-team tournament. And we did it without an offensive line or top tier receiver, and with a new offensive scheme without the personnel for which it was designed. I have to say I was quite pleased with the end result. So I’m confused (and a little pissed off) by the seemingly general consensus that the Bears sucked. So, as Rick Perry enjoys his 15 minutes, I’ll quote him and call the negative talk a “Ponzi” scheme. (more…)