I must confess I was a bit concerned by all the hype over the Bears' season opener against the Packers. Everyone seemed to think the Bears had this game in the bag.
I was not so sure. How many times have I seen so much hype over how good one team is over another only to see that team be defeated by the one they were supposed to crush?
After all, we are talking about a historical rivalry that stretches back to early last century. We're talking about a Packer QB who seems to have more lives than a cat. And we're talking about a Bears team that has a tendency to be a bit full of themselves.
At times like this, I'm glad to be wrong. The 2007 version of the Packers is no better than last year's team. Favre is as competitive as ever, but has definitely lost a step as well as his touch.
More important, the Bears just seem quicker and more hungry than I've ever seen them.
The Bears shut out the Pack 26-0 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Impressive by anyone's standards. It's a great start, but I have to wonder. Are the Bears that good, or are the Packers that bad?
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