Paul Bixby , Bears Super Fan

Sorry I've been so quiet. I was very disappointed by the -ack- Packers game. Packer week in Chicago is such a sacred institution that it pained me greatly to hear Rex say he just wasn't as prepared as he should have been, allowing the distraction of New Year's Eve destroy his concentration in the game. Hitman Jim McMahon said it best in an interview last night "It's just unprofessional. You have a job to do." It made it really difficult to hope about today's game.

However, this postseason so far has been insanely intense. I believe the Bears will feel it. Two weeks rest should help them edge over a very hungry Seattle offense. Seattle will want to come out to prove that the lack of Shawn Alexander in their prior meeting was the only reason the Bears took last year's NFC champs to school. I don't believe that's the case. I think this Bears team needs to prove even more that last year's choke fest against Carolina was the fluke and that this group of guys will deliver when it counts. Seattle is not Arizona, but I want to see Brian take control of the Seattle offense the way he owned the Arizona offense in Game 6.

I've got my Bears shirt, my Doritos and an alcoholic beverage of my choice. My Lions fan buddy is coming over to cheer against the Bears, but then, he roots for the Lions so he wouldn't know what a winning football team looked like if they tackled him every time he walked out the door. I'm confident the Bears will prove their mettle today! Go Bears!