Good news Bears

JAMIE RAMSAY TOC’s image specialist, Windy City Roller All-Stars player, Team USA Roller Derby
Blog Follow Ramsay’s commentary, written from a fan’s point of view, including postgame interviews with the Chicago Bears at Bearing It All (timeoutchicago.com).
Record prediction 10–6
How they’ll do it “Though it’s difficult to say right now, on paper there’s a lot of promise. Brandon Marshall is one of the best wide receivers they’ve had in years. Battering-ram running back Michael Bush should deepen their run game, too. Jay Cutler’s now free to play to his strengths from the rigid offense of former offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Maybe they’ll go 9–7. It matters if linebacker Brian Urlacher is able to play.”
Most anticipated season matchup Week 2, at Green Bay Packers

LEON ROGERS comedian, WGCI Morning Riot radio cohost, actor, writer
Blog Watch Rogers on You Tube’s Sports Unplugged. He dishes hilarious and savvy remarks on topics ranging from Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas’s hair (for the record, he dissed those who dissed the gymnast’s tresses) to Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal. Read more of his sports-related opinions at Leon’s Lockerroom (wgci.com).
Record prediction 11–5
How they’ll do it “Wide receivers Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery are red zone threats. They’ll help to take a lot of pressure off running back Matt Forte. By allowing Cutler to play his game—no slinging the ball New Orleans Saints’ style. Devin Hester’s speed will definitely be a factor. I’m excited about the season. Imagine if wide receiver Johnny Knox (He’s on the injured reserve list) was healthy.”
Most anticipated season matchup Week 4, at Dallas Cowboys

BEN STRAUSS ChicagoSide senior editor, contributing writer for The New York Times
Blog For Strauss’s sophisticated sports reports, visit ChicagoSide Sports, which has a web-to-print partnership with TOC.
Record prediction 13–3
How they’ll do it “They’ll win the Super Bowl. Why? Why not? They’ve got a rifle-armed quarterback with weapons all over the field, Brandon Marshall at receiver and two stud running backs in Matt Forte and Michael Bush. I’ll be an optimist and say the offensive line holds up, the defense remains solid, and the special teams unit is one of the best in the league. It’s Super Bowl or bust! Or 6–10.”
Most anticipated season matchup Week 3, at home against the Rams

GLENN TIMMERMANN Plant manager at a packaging warehouse
Blog Timmermann’s custom-painted car “Sweetness” (a nickname he borrowed from Bears legend Walter Payton) is decked out with Bears logos and designs. His body is inked with more than 100 autographs of former and current players. Eye his extravagant, fanatic lifestyle at Biggest Bear Fan.
Record prediction 13–3
How they’ll do it “If we can get at least eight or nine games with a healthy Urlacher, we can take back the division from the Green Bay Packers and make it to the Super Bowl.”
Most anticipated season matchup Week 4, at Dallas Cowboys

The Chicago Bears’ home season opener against the Indianapolis Colts is at Soldier Field, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr (800-745-3000, chicagobears.com). Sunday 9 at noon; $101–$410.