In typical Lovie fashion, we all gaze on, without much to say. There isn’t much to say about these Bears that most the nation doesn’t already know. After all they have been the star in one nationally televised debacle after another.

There aren’t any excuses for this organization. They are just terrible from the top down, no one can escape this one. DeAngelo, Lovie, Turner, Babich, get rid of them all. Without leadership these players are dried up fruit in and otherwise good trail mix, pointless and disgusting. They have the potential, but I think we are all a little tired of what could be. We are who we think we are, and this year that’s not much.

We can make excuses for why the O-line is old, we can pretend that we have a Hall of Fame QB and we can fantasize about our ‘85 defense and running game. Bottom line is that this 2009 Chicago Bears team has taken a few notches out of this franchise’s belt. Sure, Chicago has seen worse records for their Bears teams, and they may not be setting all the wrong records, but I have never witnessed a more humiliating season. Not in stats and record, but in pride and the way they lose.

It’s the impending doom that looms in all Chicago fans, even when things are going so well. We can never seem to enjoy a good season, for we know it is only a matter of time. So for that, I am appreciative of this 2009 team. There is no false delusions of greatness. There will not be any playoff hopes hinging on the final drive of week 17. It’s over now. I can finally just watch every weekend without ruining my entire week. The Bears have become the Cubs. No hope, and yet so much more relaxing to watch. Thank you and I apologize to all who have made it this far in the article. I really am proud and happy to be a fan, I have just learned to lower my expectations. Until next week…

On that note, welcome to the team, Cato June. I hope your Bears’ tenure is better than most…