Bears vs. Seahawks, January 16th. High Noon...

It's official, Bears vs. Seahawks a week from right now.  You have to believe that the Bears will not take this game lightly, as they lost to the Seahawks about 3 months ago (I was there--it wasn't pretty).  You've gotta like the Bears chances, for the following reasons:
-The Bears offense is completely different now then it was back in October (running the ball the best they have all year, Offensive line playing better (Roberto Garza was not in the lineup).  They have been one of the most balanced teams in the league since their two brutal losses to Seattle and Washington.
-The Seahawks will be on the road.  There might not be a team in the league that needs to be at home to be successful more than the 'Hawks, and why not with their crazy home crowd noise.
-The Seahawks won't be the "worst playoff team ever" next week after their win.  The Bears will not sleep on them as the Saints appeared to.
-Special Teams--for some reason the Saints insisted on giving the Seahawks amazing field position in the first half in order to avoid kicking to Leon Washington.  The Bears, led by Corey Graham, will not fear this man and will kick deep.
-Most importantly, defense.  The Saints have none, the Bears have one of the best in the league.  Look for an angry Bears squad and a rowdy home crowd to lead the Bears to victory.  More to come later in the week, but here are my projected stars for the Bears:
-Matt Forte
-Jay Cutler
-Chris Harris
-Devin Hester
-Brian Urlacher
-Lance Briggs (look--I realize I'm not going out on any limbs by picking these guys--but I really have a feeling that the Bears veterans are in prime position to play well and make a Super Bowl run).

I also have a feeling we'll be seeing the Pack at Soldier in two weeks.  Crazy crazy.

Can't WAIT!!!