is rolling in his grave because of who is controlling his beloved Bears instead of who is saying negatives about them.

I agree with you, Mark.

………. another BEARS FAN !! Mark this is a great article and points out alot of what I’ve been saying on other posts on this and other sites . First some of ‘em bitch about we don’t have a QB , so whats Angelo go and do ? He goes and gets us a franchise QB . Then we get that franchise QB and the next bitch mode move is to say well Turner sucked ( which he really did , but ) and they want him fired , so what did Phillips do ? He got rid of an underperforming OC and his staff . And now the newest bandwagon , bitch mode move is to say no one wants to come here for whatever reason . For those of you out there doing this grow a spine ! You may not like every move the franchise makes but you owe it to your team to support them !

This kind of behavior is what “we” expect from all Bear fans, but there are a few, maybe more, who will jump back on when it’s convenient for them to do so.

Well, now those fair-weather fans are wearing Brees and Bush jerseys and we are left with our Bears.

I’m not sure who you’re talking about here, cause I could care less about the Saints after them beating the Vikes. I’d rather have the Colts blow them out, just to make the Bears possibly look better.

your just jealous that you dont love the team as much as some of us do.

We are going 11-5 next season, heard it here first

I agree with some parts of your post and disagree with other parts, however, that you posted it is the important thing in my opinion. I think it’s good to have that balance between those who offer negativity and the positive folks such as yourself. I think you knew that there would be some that would attack your post, but you did it anyway and that speaks well for your character. Don’t fear being ostracized for what you think or what you agree with. Go Bears!

I think his hands are tied in some things. Although I did not like the Adams trade, I actually jumped around and yelled when we traded for Cutler. It was a bold move. What I can’t stand is an ownership that flat out lies to its fans. Winning is not a priority. The fans are the life blood of this team and without us, this team and the cash cow is dead. The McCaskeys need to realize this. I still have high expectations for our offense next season. I think our defense lacks the EVOLVEMENT to be good in the NFL. Bear down and I still wear my #6,#54 pro bowl, and my #22 n #23 jerseys with pride.

Until changes are made from the top down, I can not honestly say we will be competitive.

Until we are, and it will again be with the McCaskey’s as owners. We did make a Super Bowl not all that long ago. I think the time for change is coming too but he made some valid points. Atrocities happen in 3rd world countries. Have perspective.

But talking shit, from time to time, about the team you live and die with is acceptable IMO. I wore my jersey proudly at the ATL game and at numerous bars during the season. Regardless of the product we’re given every year, I’ll BEAR DOWN for the rest of my life. Nice post Mark.

You don’t like the overall increasing negative tone of our posts and replies. It’s cool. If you wanna tell all of us to chill out and that we’re overreacting or being negative nellies, cool. Make a well thought out argument like you did in the second half of your post. It was a good one, btw. It may make us think rethink our current thoughts on the front office. But don’t question our loyalty. That really gets my blood boiling.

Questioning the moves and motives of the Bears organization that controls the team I have cheered for since I was 3 is not only OK, I feel it’s my responsibility as a die hard fan. I want my team to do well. But I am not going to follow them blindly. I’ve been really positive about our prospects for a lot of years. If I want to whine a little for a few months, then I’m going to do so. I try to back up my negative as well as positive comments with some substance and analysis. If you remember, my fanpost a few months back was about defending Jay-Cut from criticism.

I like to think of this here site as my Bears family. Sure I’ll whine, moan, point out the faults of our team, and argue with others on the merits of DH at wideout among other things. But I consider it in-house. Outside of this site I’m the guy that defends my team to the death in the outside world. The guy who used to shut down the Packer fan at work who sat three cubicles down every time he would break out the cheesehead on Monday morning after a pack win or Bears loss. And I’m sure I’m not the only one. I’m sure that even when the most negative of fans on this site logs off his computer, he’ll defend our team against any Viqueen, Cheesehead, or hater that pops up.

I don’t like my loyalty questioned. Non-loyal, fair weather fans don’t care enough to bitch, whine, or be negative about the bears. As you stated, they are all out buying Saints jerseys. I care about this team. It’s the reason why I check for Bears info more than I check my own email.

I really do understand where you are coming from, Mark. Our team didn’t do well last year, and when you come to this site, the last thing you want to hear is another comment about how Lovie sucks. Well, you can help change that. Maybe write a post emphasizing the positive things we have to look forward to in 2010? Maybe write up a hypothetical game plan that could get us back on top in 2 years time?

and watched almost every game over the past decade, I reserve the right to criticize the organization and its shortcomings. The Bears are performing up to my expectations, that doesn’t mean I’m not a fan. I think it makes me more of a fan when I criticize harshly, it shows that I care about my team.

if you look at the history of the bears we are pretty much a .500 team over the last 80 years. So its par for the course IMO. Regardless, been a die hard fan since 79. was blessed to watch payton play (and met him twice) saw da coach chew gum and spit at reporters, laughed at the super bowl shuffle (still have the vinyl 45 version) and so on.
sometimes we suck, sometimes we dominate. but I represent my team every day, even after green bay kicks our ass on our own turf. also, I’m a sox fan. kinda used to it

This is a wonderful post. As I’m sure you know, I am optimistic about the Bears. You’re not saying that you need to follow all the decisions “blindly” like all the naysayers are trying to pin on you. You’re just saying that it’s not the end of the world, and that we could be worse. While we could be doing better, yes, we should be proud of our team and the things we have done well on.

Thank you so much for writing and posting this. No matter how much some of the people on here ream you for saying it, the majority know what you mean and understand your point. I agree with what you had to say and appreciate it. It will get better!

I just don’t like ’em very much sometimes. Problem?

I’m more than likely not going to say anything original here, and I just signed up so I have no internet credibility but I suppose I will say, type, whatever a few things.

Some of us think we know more than the men running one of the most successful franchises in the National Football League

Two points here I want to make. The first being that I do know more than some of the men running the Chicago Bears. I will never forget in my life the Falcons game where it went like this.

Orton throws miracle touchdown in final seconds.
Call goes in to squib on kickoff.
Ball returned near midfield.
Sidelines not guarded and long pass is completed by Atlanta.
Field Goal.
Bears lose.

Again, I will never forget that game so long as I shall live. Because at that moment, I realized, “Hey, I could be someone who calls plays in the NFL, even if I just picked plays with my eyes closed”

And secondly here is something else I know. Nobody wants to touch this team right now because it is highly likely that Lovie is gone after next season. Nobody wants to sign on to a job that is going to last a year and then you have to start over again. Nobody wants to sell their house, pick up and leave, for something that isn’t going to last. For that reason I don’t blame them. It doesn’t surprise me at all that nobody wants to touch the coordinators spots on this team. Also I don’t get pissed over them not hiring anybody, I would assume they are just going to try and find the cheapest person they can, a warm body before the construction work starts at the end of next season.

The Ron Turner firing was a distraction. It was supposed to distract us from the fact that Lovie Smith is still coach of our Bears for a year. It was supposed to get our spirits high and clap and sing. The Wicked Witch is Dead, pull the blinders off of Cutler, watch this offense EXPLODE!!! Except nothing is going to be different next year. Playoffs? Laughs Out Loud

Look at it. New Coordinators, new systems (at least on offense), older O-line, new playbooks to learn for our very young receiving core that isn’t great at running routes to begin with, etc etc etc. Next year is 2010: Bears Limbo.

So where is the part where I add something positive to this way too long comment? Well Bill Cowher isn’t going to coach somewhere next season hopefully signaling he is waiting on Lobotomy Smith to pack up his boxes and vacate. The best thing for Bears fans to be is patient. If for some reason they do something crazy stupid like give Lovie another extension, then I’m driving to Chicago to take part in the city wide riot. But until then all we can do is wait. Because all of this coordinator business, it means nothing until AFTER next season. Also, Aromashodu is as excited I have been about a Bears wideout since being really naive over Muhsin Muhammad.

Also there was no animosity in this post. I thought what you wrote was a very well written piece and was passionate and well thought out. I just happen to be on the other side of the fence when it comes to how we think. Not right or wrong, but I just disagree with the message.

and I think you should know that every year I expect the Bears to go to the SB. Naive? Maybe. Maybe my expectations are unrealistic but I believe in my Bears. Having said that I also question some of the moves or decisions that management has made. It doesnt make me disloyal to question their decisions. I may vent from time to time but that is only because I am passionate about this team. But I dont just vent I also cheer when they do the right thing. It seems alot of people are venting because expectations are not being met. They care, we all care otherwise we wouldn’t be posting our comments.