Chicago Bears vs. Greenbay Packers: Monsters of Dissapointment

I really don't know what to say here. Any comment I make on the poor play and coaching would just be pointing out the obvious. What you didn't notice that our D-Line got abused yesterday? That Vasher and Tillman keep on giving up the 10 yard comeback route? That we have below average WRs and our Designated Hero, Devin Hester looks more Robin than Batman? Its clear the Bears were one big pile of manure yesterday. It was so bad that I wished Bret Favre was still the Packers QB (we at least won 4 straight games when he was there). Alright, now that I actually have pointed out the obvious, is there any sort of copper lining (I think silver lining would be pushing it)? Well, here are my players of the week.

1. Offensive Player of the week: Matt Forte continues to impress. During the broadcast Aikman pointed out that Forte has more yards from scrimmage than any RB/WR rookie in the NFL. That is impressive. Yet, he gets no respect as a potential offensive rookie of the year candidate. Chris Johnson of the Tennessee gets more respect, but he shares the load with Lendall White. In contrast, Forte is not only our only RB, he is our offense. Must rushing yards and most receptions. He really does it all- runs for TDs, catches TDs, and blocks very well. I can see an argument for Mat Ryan b/c its hard playing QB in this league, especially as a rookie. But Michael Turner makes that offense go. Similarly, so does Forte. Orton's rise this year has as much to do with Forte's ability and making defenses respect the run, than Orton's actual play. Its a lot easier passing the ball when everyone is in the box trying to stop Forte in the running game.

2. Defensive player of the week: Its really hard supporting any player here. I just defended Tommie Harris last Friday and he returns the favor by playing a mediocre game (although it seemed like he only played about 1/3 of the snaps yesterday. I saw a whole lot of Dusty Divorecek getting his ass beat down). Urlacher had a nice INT, but missed a lot of tackles on Ryan Grant. The only player that stood out was Mike Brown. He delivered blows on every tackle. He was bringing it. I love Mike Brown for that. On a day where the defense just looked flat and old, Mike Brown was flying around like he was still 23. If Mike Brown wasn't there yesterday, Grant goes for 200 yards by himself. As Ali G, would say-- Mike Brown, RESPECT.