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What started out as a great game quickly turned into one of the worst performances by the Chicago Bears. Devin Hester has been nothing short of spectacular this season and quickly scored on the opening drive just 14 seconds into the game. Later on, Muhsin Muhammad scored to make the game 14 - 6 and the Colts started to rack in points. The Bears entered the game as underdogs to the Colts even though they had the better record. However, what set the Indianapolis Colts apart from the Bears was the high-powered offense behind Peyton Manning. Head to head, Manning is simply a far superior quarterback and is easily one of the best players in the NFL.

It would be very imprudent of me to blame Rex Grossman for the Bear’s abysmal performance. The celebrated Bears defense started the game with a level of ferocity that reminded everyone why the Bears deserved to win. However, as soon as the 2nd quarter rolled around, the Bears defense was quick to make amateur mistakes and let the Colts’ offense control the tone of the game. As such, the Bears quickly proved to be ineffective on both sides of the ball. In a way, once Manning found his rhythm, the Bears had no chance of victory.

On the bright side for all Chicago fans, Rex Grossman is now fully experienced. He has played an entire season up to and including the Super Bowl. I believe that Rex will only grow as a quarterback and he will be much better next season. In addition, the Bears defense will also work out some of their kinks and injuries and will have a new spirit and drive to collect the Vince Lombardi trophy. However, I would like to take the time and point out that the Bears must release Ron Turner from his duties. I have a strong suspicion that Ron Turner is the person to blame for all the inadequate performances by Rex Grossman. Lovie Smith is justified in keeping Rex Grossman as his starting QB, however, he should support the removal for Ron Turner, who is notorious for damaging the Fighting Illini’s own football team.

As the off-season begins, the Bears should take some well earned time off and simply relax. There is no point in reflecting right now since it will not change anything. However, the Bears should look to the positives and I know they will be hungry for that trophy that was so close yet so far from them.

Source: Yahoo! Sports

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