Dream scenario (13-3): Tailback Matt Forte reports to training camp happy and healthy, either with a new contract or an acceptance of the franchise tag. His good will soothes the locker room and allows players to focus on football. Quarterback Jay Cutler leads the second coming of the 2008 Denver Broncos offense, connecting with receiver Brandon Marshall for 100-plus receptions, and the Bears finally find a Devin Hester "Package" that works. The aging defense remains sharp, rookie Shea McClellin provides an important balance to the pass rush and the Bears prove to be an NFC powerhouse.
Nightmare scenario: (7-9): Forte holds out from training camp, starting the summer off on a bad vibe. An offense that looks good on paper struggles to get organized under first-year coordinator Mike Tice. The Hester Package limits his effectiveness as a returner. McClellin isn't ready to be a three-down player. The defense gets old more quickly than expected, exposing the Bears' lack of young impact players.
Division 2-0 vs. Vikes
2-2 (min) or 3-1 (quite possible) vs. Detroit & GB
AFC South
3-1
The only game that's really tough here is vs. Houston and fortunately that is at home. Rest of the AFC South sucks so I would consider anything less than 3 wins here to be a letdown.
NFC West
Min. 2-2 with 3-1 very doable.
Again, the division sucks outside of SF who we play on the road and would be a tough one to win.
Other 2 games
1-1
Dallas on the road is tough but Carolina at home s/b a win.
10-6 is my "floor" hope barring major injuries but this team should be capable of winning 12+ games with a pretty weak schedule. Gotta play as good as they are on paper of course.
The Bears are not going 7-9 unless they suffer some devastating injuries. Even if Forte misses trainignc amp, he'll be ready to rock and roll when it matters. I mean the guy is pulling 100lb sleds for crying out loud! lol
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