The Big question marks for the Bears are on offense. Can the O-line hold up and protect Cutler. They were as porous as a flooding river in Vermont last season. They did get better in the second half, and managed to protect Cutler much more efficiently down the stretch. It is hard to believe that a makeshift line got them to the NFC title game. Well, the Bears will have guys in new positions this year. The Bears will have a new left tackle and will start rookie Chris Carini at RT. Look for Earl Bennett to have a break-out year for the Bears. He and Cutler played together at Vanderbilt and now they have had some time to get a rhythm going. Look for Johnny Knox to out-duel Roy Williams for the starting wide receiver spot.
Knox has the intagibles over Williams. He is hungry and wants the ball. Williams may be talented. Devin Hester may have the talent too, and hopefully, he will get to return punts like last season. Because he is the best in the league in that position. I feel the Bears don't know what to do with him on offense. And he risks injury the more he is one the field.
The Bears don't have too much depth. Matt Forte is the running back. Behind him is Marion Barber who used to play for Dallas. He is a tough runner and could be effective in the red zone. If the Bears can put up points this season, they might have a chance for post-season. Their first three games are against playoff teams: Atlanta, New Orleans, and Green Bay. The Bears play teams from the AFC west this season. Those teams are talented. Kansas City used to be weak, not anymore.
