... playing lackluster football for most of the year, they still ended up playing for a spot in the playoffs in Week 17. All they had to do was beat the Houston Texans.

In the end, that proved a daunting task, falling 31-24 to team that finished only .500.

Exiting that season, there were three key areas that needed to improve more than any other: quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive line.

Enter Jay Cutler, Rod Marinelli, and the same group of underwhelming pass catchers that made Bears' fans nauseous last year.

Cutler is an instant upgrade at quarterback, regardless of whatever maturity issues he may or may not have. Watching him this preseason, I like the fire he brings when he's not holding the ball. The guy ...

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