Skillz!
Whoo boy, what a game!
If nothing else, this proved that all the good things from last week weren't a one-game fluke: the defense is good, Cutler isn't a disaster and Forte looks like v.2008.
Some new things we learned:
- The Martz/Cutler combo is looking good regardless of the weak O-line.
- Chris Williams is one more injury away from being a huge bust. Might have had that injury today.
- Seems like the Bears don't need to be a go-to receiver: Aromashodu barely saw the field today, Hester came on strong after his 2 catch effort last week and Knox/Olsen have been reliably good.
Some questions remain about the secondary and our running game but this was as big win - and a much more credible win. Yes, the Lions are a lot better this year but it's hard to be impressed with the "win" from last week that we didn't really deserve. Throughly beating the playoff-favorite Cowboys on the road makes a statement.
The most important thing right now is that Cutler looks good. Really good. 5:1 TD/INT ratio, no stupid throws, minimal petulance... I AM EXCITED.
Next week is the Packers.
Ditka doesn't tolerate pussies. Unless of course...
-KEG
