Time to throw in the towel?

After beating the St. Louis Rams win week 13, the Chicago Bears were still mathematically in the hunt for the playoffs. Amazingly. With less than 5 minutes to go and an 8 point deficit the Rams took over with momentum on their side. Driving down the field with ease the Rams were just a few yards shy of actually getting into the endzone and going for 2 to tie the game. But the defense finally held strong and got the win.

Week 14. The Bears get the ball first and went 3 and out. On the Packers' first play from scrimmage, Ryan Grant took the handoff and went 65 yards untouched for a 7-0 Packer lead. But miscues and poor offensive line play hampered the Bears' offense and by the end of the day, the Chicago Bears were officially eliminated from playoff contention. Something I will talk more about later.

Week 15. On the Bears' opening drive, Jay Cutler came out passing and looked good. Sort of. By his fourth pass attempt, he wasn't looking good. That's right, just four passes into the game, Jay Cutler threw another interception to add to his already historic season. But it gets better. Joe Flacco answers and in just 5 plays capitalizes on the turnover with a touchdown pass to Todd Heap. The very next drive for the Bears, Jay Cutler throws another interception and again Joe Flacco found Todd Heap for their second score of the day. And on and on again. Another blowout, another horrific performance. Cutler ended the day 10-27 for 94 yards and 3 interceptions.

So here we go again. Running around in circles asking the questions about our team and demanding all new coaches for the rest of this season and next year. The thing that really upset me the most, which I was referring to in my comment after the Packer game is this. This was the earliest the Bears have been eliminated from playoff contention since 2004 when Chad Hutchinson finished our 5-11 season. The Bears lost their last 4 games that year then went on into the playoffs the next year, only to lose to Carolina after having the first round bye. The point I'm trying to make is that it has been a long time since we've been out so soon. As fans there is only one question to ask, what now? So I'll answer (and probably poorly but hey, at least I have an answer unlike some people up at Halas Hall) still watch this team. There is some very good young talent in Johnny Knox, Devin Aromashodu and Earl Bennett. Will Lance Briggs be playing his final game as a Bear in soldier field? Lots of questions surrounding this team that unfortunately will not be fully answered until around draft day. But if you just can't watch this team anymore, I hear you. But as Bears fans become angrier and angrier I say one thing. Lets go Blackhawks!