CALLING YOU OUT! - THE CHICAGO BEARS

by WCT, The Ship of Fools

“Calling You Out!” is a periodic segment where WCT takes people to task for irresponsible journalism, foolhardy activities, or just general douchebaggery. Nothing is sacred, no one is spared, watch your ass mister! You could be next!

Today, we imagine how much it must suck to be a Bears fan

In March 2007, just a month after a trip to the Super Bowl, the Chicago Bears traded their leading rusher Thomas Jones to the Jets for a second round draft pick. They chose to get rid of Jones after a 1,200+ yard season and instead hitch their wagon to Cedric Benson's star. Hey, how is that working out?

After one dissappointing season as a starter (who didn't see that coming?) and two alcohol-related arrests in less than two months, Cedric Benson was let go by the Bears last night. The team that brought you Curtis Enis, 5th overall pick, and Rashaan Salaam, 21st overall pick, has now cut ties with Cedric Benson, 4th overall pick.

The teams presumed featured running back is now Adrian Peterson, although I should clarify that it is this Adrian Peterson, and not this Adrian Peterson.

Needless to say, the outlook for the 2008 Bears, which was already looking somewhat bleak, is not looking much better today. The defense has, not one, but two disgruntled pro bowl linebackers, and the offense was 27th in the League in QB rating for the year, and did not draft or acquire a quarterback during the off-season. As a Browns fan, it is not often that I am awed at the mismanagement of an NFL franchise(I've pretty much seen it all already) but the way the GM Jerry Angelo and powers-that-be have turned the Bears from a 13-3 NFC champion, to a likely 10-loss joke in just two short years is amazing.