Why the Bears will have a first round bye

The return of guest writer Bryan
(I think he wrote this before the Grossman injury.)

Excuse my absence, a summer of landscaping takes more
out of you than you'd think...plus I drink a lot.

I saw Alan's pictures of 'So many QB's, so little
talent.'  While that might be better suited for last
year, it certainly isnt the case this year with the
Chicago Bears.  The Chicago Bears will go 11-5, and
get a first round bye in the playoffs, book it.  Mark
my words.

First, lets talk about the offense.  The problem with
the Chicago Bears the past couple of seasons has been
the offense, more to point the offensive coordinator.
Gary Crowten, John Schoop, and Terry Shea, all guys
who just didn't get it.  Luckily, we now have Ron
Turner back as offensive coordinator.  Leave out his
record at Illinois.  He won't have to recruit players
anymore.

Quarterbacks: Grossman, two fluke injuries.  One
injury to his hand coming down on a helmet breaking a
finger.  Another injury to his leg scrambling out of
the pocket.  Grossman loves the deep ball and has a
pretty one, and his offensive coordinator loves the
deep ball too.  Hutchinson is a competent backup, and
so is Kyle Orton who was the MVP of the HOF game.

Rest of the offense:  a much improved offensive line,
and an upgrade at WR with Muhammad.  Sure, our first
draft pick is still holding out, but I am a Thomas
Jones fan and I think he will probably still be the
starter.  When Jones loses the job, Benson will factor
in great.

Defense:  Everybody is healthy.  'Nuff said, but if
you want more..the Bears do not play a good offense
until Week 6 with Minnesota.  Actually, of all the
teams they play only Minnesota, Green Bay, and
Pittsburgh were in the top 10 for offense last season.
Word is out on Big Ben and they have problems with
Ward and Staley.  Favre lost his offensive line and
they have no defense.  Minnesota will still be good,
but not as much of a threat with no Moss.

Plus the Bears play in the much weaker NFC, and a weak
non-conference schedule with Washington, Cincinatti,
Cleveland, New Orleans, and San Francisco.  Oh, and
the much overrated Mike Vick.

Book it, I'm buying my playoff tickets early