Finally with great optimism does the average (hardcore!) Bears fan watch MNF to see the Bears rough up the sleepy Vikings to win a decent contest in the second half & OT. For a moment in the second half, it appeared that our INT specialist would throw the game way again with some impatience! But, luckily for us, that streak was short-lived. However, at times it seemed that Ron Turner proved us both right & wrong with his predictability. Kudo's to 92 Hillenmeyer for relieving the Bears' fans & AP of their misery. He has probably been one of the few shining stars in the Bears this season; getting better at co-ordinating the defense plans. I keep thinking that sometimes we stretch our playmakers' limits, overutilize them (Devin Hester) & not play to their strengths; as seen in Johnny Knox's case where he is more of a speedster than a WR who can out muscle his way on slants. Also, refreshing to see Chris Williams doing a decent job at LT. Lots of happiness & smiles after a good win!... & optimism at last!!!

Cardinals vs Bears coverage I think the following need to be considered for Da Bears to salvage 2009: 1.DEFENSE: need a new MLB (NR looks out of place & slow) with the size & quickness to stop runs. also try a 5 DE/DT set with 2 LBs and a safety to act as a free linebacker allowed to "roam". CBs are playing awfully, need an upgrade (actually Corey Graham seemed to play better last year & has the size to match or try Woodny Turenne who also seems to have size on rotation with the others. Don't like Rod Marinelli's old world tactics: looks like the DT/DEs are not playing smart but trying just brute force and staright @ OTs instead of thro the holes. CB's need to stay close to the WRs and need additional FS coverage for bigger WRs. 2.OFFENCE: again try a 6 OT/G set to free up running lanes. I think RT needs to be more imaginative. Try acquire Edgerrin James or Larry Johnson to compete with & complement Matt Forte. Also would use Kellen Davis more as a 3rd WR with his size, has played well at red zone situ's and also with good hands: can role both Kellen Davis & Greg olsen out on both end zones and use RB/FB as blockers for JC. 3.SPECIAL TEAMS: need to play with more meaness & purpose: looking for turnover production. would rotate, Manning, Hester, Knox & Iglesias for PR/KR. atleast not paying rookies for nothin. Iglesias seems an accomplished KR/PR specialist in college.