Which Year Is It?

The Chicago Bears are 5-3 and are a virtual lock for the playoffs, and likely a division title. But the confidence they inspire is minimal. The five wins are against teams with a combined 13-28 record. They've lost both games they've played against teams that sport a winning record.

A division title means a home playoff game. And that means a likely berth in the second round of the playoffs. Once you get there, anything can happen. Right? I mean, the Baltimore Ravens showed that a team with a mediocre offense and a good defense can win. Is this Bear team like that?

In Cub terms, is this Bear team 2003? Can they make a long playoff run? Perhaps. But I fear this is more 1998 - a season that concludes with a "We were just happy to be here" playoff loss.

An upgrade at WR and I might just believe it's 2003.

Too bad it's too late for trades. Anyone want to work out a release and waiver signing of Terrell Owens?