This is the part that should be highlighted and sent to Jerry Gray...
What if the 2005 Bears defense is the new 1985 Bears defense? Pat Kirwan first raised this possibility last week. Come Sunday, the Bears held the high-scoring Panthers to three points. Chicago is allowing 11 points per game, best in the NFL, and also has allowed the least yardage. Yes, the Bears have faced some weak offenses: Hasn't Chicago played the Lions six times already this season? But the Bears defense looks stout and is doing it the old-fashioned way, with conservative position-oriented schemes, not by excessive blitzing. Chicago has a favorable schedule down the stretch. Damn, I meant to predict the Bears would be good!