I'm back because sure, why not?

Hey all!

After a multi-year hiatus (mainly because I was sick of Lovie Smith's crap), I thought I would give writing a Bears blog another whirl. I am much more optimistic about our beloved Bears' fortunes these days for many, MANY reasons - not one of them named Chris Conte. A new (for this blog, anyway) general manager (Phil Emery), a new head coach (Marc Trestman), a new, record-setting offense - it all spells GOOD TIMES! The equally record-setting defense (OY GEVALT) should be much improved this season as well - as long as Chris Conte misplaces all his gear, is blindfolded, gagged, and is stuffed into a windowless white van destined somewhere north of Regina, Saskatchewan.

ANYhoo, Training Camp 2014 is mere days away and there are several positional battles that will prove interesting in the coming weeks. For the first time in perhaps my lifetime, these battles will not occur on the offensive side of the ball. These battles will play out at linebacker (strongside and middle), safety (the whole damn position) and kick returner. I'll highlight these battles in my next post. For now, suffice it to say that I believe last year's stupefyingly abysmal performance on defense is a thing of the past. More to come - happy to be back! BEAR DOWN!!!!