... Bears looked lost and hopeless in what seemed destined to become a long, saddened few months.

Despite the 2009 downfall, Chicago looks to be right back in the running after an offseason filled of widespread happiness from signings.

And a few more moments of disappointment .

Even with the signings of former North Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers and the reacquiring of Chris Harris, I'm not fully satisfied.

Did Chicago exceed expectations with these signings? Yeah, of course.

Did I intend that Bears' general manager, Jerry Angelo, would release long-time leaders and consistent defensive ends Adewale Ogunleye and Alex Brown? No way.

Alex Brown, former No. 96 for the Chicago Bears, n...

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