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Zoolander said 06/26, 02:22 PM
Though the Ravens defense is very good, I would have to say the Bears defense is better. The defense made up for an unexplosive offense and carried the Bears to a division title. Remember the Cardinals game on Monday night? The offense was anemic, but the Bears managed to win on two defensive touchdowns, and a punt return forced by a defense stop. They have depth and talent at nearly every position. Plus, they were on the field more often, a result of Grossman's erratic play. While McNair isn't terrific, he is smart and doesnt turn the ball over as often, resulting in less time on field for the defense.

Zoolander said 06/26, 02:38 PM
Good players on the Bears D? There's Brian Urlacher, one of the fiercest hitters and smartest players in the game. Lance Briggs, if he returns, is also a monster. Devin Hester is explosive, as is Nathan Vasher, a fellow corner and speedster. Charles Tillman and Ricky Manning collected 10 interceptions, just one less than the more hyped McAllister-Reed Combo. Tommie Harris, Adewale Ogunleye, and Alex Brown are well rounded run stoppers and pass rushers. Thats just to name a few. The Bears are ferocious hitters. They not only impact the game through their play, but the intimidation factor that they cast over the opposing squad. And saying the Bears have more offensive help than the Ravens? Would you take Grossman over Mcnair? Granted, the Bears did have Thomas Jones. But the wideout core doesnt compare to that of Clayton, an explosive young playmaker, and Clayton, a solid vet, not to mention Todd Heap. The Ravens clearly have more offensive firepower.

Zoolander said 06/26, 02:49 PM
Though, admittedly, the Ravens lead the Bears in most major catergories, it is by a slim margin. And as I said, the mere presence of the Bears D impacts the game, though that can't be measured. In the playoffs, they shut down both the Seahawks, a famed offense first team, and the Saints, who had the league leader in passing and possible MVP candidate in Drew Brees, not to mention the one-two punch of Deuce McAllister and the phenom Reggie Bush. Overall in the playoffs, they collected 8 turnovers-8 turnovers in win or go home games. Therefore, I believe that the Chicago Bears have the best D in the NFL.