Not about revenge for the Bears against "Matty Ice"

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The Bears take over Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday night and it is a game some are saying the Bears are trying to get revenge for from last year's disappointing loss, 20-19 against the Birds after Kyle Orton led a drive that ended in a touchdown with 23 seconds left. Lovie has made it clear it's not about revenge this year and he's right. What can be changed from that game? The defense kept Matt Ryan and Michael Turner quiet for the most part.
Well, the defense looks a bit different this time around, thanks in most part to injuries. Either way, the confidence is there from that game to build on. You know, it's not just because I'm a Bears fan that I think they can do the same this year.
Nick Roach looks like he'll be the guy that gets the starting job at middle linebacker with Hunter Hillenmayer out and Garrett Wolfe will backup Matt Forte in the backfield with Adrian Peterson on the shelf.
One of the key matchups in this one is going to be Charles "Peanut" Tillman agains the Falcons' Roddy White. He's become the guy the Bears put on the opponent's No. 1 receiver and I see Lovie doing the same again. He's got the size and speed and overall ability to shut him down. Look for that one while you listen to Chris Collinsworth ramble on and on Sunday night.
And I can't write a Bears preview story without saying that Jay Cutler is going to do well. There's a story in today's Sun Times about the Bears waiting for Cutler and Greg Olson (whom I predicted would make the Pro Bowl) to click. I say, give it time.
Right now, Jay is gelling well with Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and Devin Hester. You know, those receivers everyone said wouldn't amount to much. Defenses are taking away Greg and Desmond Clark. In time the tight end will be there. Speaking of Desmond Clark, be sure to check out his blog, here.
Another big matchup is the Bears defensive line getting pressure and stopping Turner. They are better than the stats would lead you to believe and are getting their chances. The ends, Alex Brown and Adewale are playing well. So just be ready for them.
My prediction: This is a close one, but Bears win the trenches and the game, 24-20.

Here we go, my Friday NFL picks. Winners in bold (pretty simple, I know).
Texans @ Bengals
Lions @ Packers
Ravens @ Vikings
Giants @ Saints
Panthers @ Bucs
Chiefs @ Redskins
Rams @ Jaguars
Browns @ Steelers
Cardinals @ Seahawks - (Hasselbeck's mom 16-0 when she attends games!)
Eagles @ Raiders
Bills @ Jets
Titans @ Patriots
Bears @ Falcons
Broncos (21) @ Chargers (17)

You know the worst feeling in sports? Wanting to high-five a teammate and no one is around. That's what Badgers QB Scott Tolzien experienced last week. Ha!



Today is boss' day. So what better than to pay tribute to two awesome bosses. How about the Big Boss Man! Dude was bad ass in his prime and was a force to be reckoned with in the WWF. Loved him kicking ass and taking names.



He was a good boss, but how about another awesome boss? "Angela, Mona, Jonathan!?!?"



That was pretty sweet, but this may just be sweeter. The Nussie Hunter was interested in buying an NFL team and he may have found one to latch onto. Not sure if you heard that Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas is looking to buy a stake in the Miami Dolphins. How would you like to have this as your owner? Hmmm....