When looking at the offense of a 8-5 Chicago Bears, lets just say I think we'd all agree that it has less than amazed anyone. Offensive drives fall short, and the fail to integrate Matt Forte as a dominate force has played a role in losing the last 4 out of 5 games. Chicago needs to assess how they want to characterize their offense. With explosive weapons such as Brandon Marshall, Matt Forte, and Jay Cutler they need to realize that a TE is needed. Kellen Winslow has less than impressed, and the lack of the ability to find another target other than Marshall continues to hurt the offense. And lets face it injuries might not help the situation, however last season you could say was worse to this point. With Brian Urlacher, Lance Louis, and Tim Jennings sustaining injuries in the last few weeks the Bear defense that was once feared early season has now been broken. Jennings through Week 13 led the league with 8 interceptions while playing next to Pro Bowler Charles Tillman who has lead the league in forced fumbles with 9.
While playing the division leading Green Bay Packers next week Chicago looks for a home victory to stop Green Bay from winning the division. With last weeks loss to Minnesota, and previous weeks loss to the Seahawks, Chicago has loss the division lead over Green Bay and given up the lead spot for the Wild Card. Now Chicago is battling for the sixth spot in the Wild Card fighting teams such as Minnesota, Washington, Dallas and a hopeful St. Louis for a playoff berth. In order for Chicago to be a playoff contending team they have to realize that sloppy football will ruin a season, and leave Bears fans yet again be hoping for next year.
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