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Top 10 Reasons It Ain't So Bad Being a Chicago Bears Fan

TAB BAMFORD

Senior Writer Written on October 27, 2009

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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 25: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears is sacked by Michael Johnson #93 and Frostee Rucker #92 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals won 45-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Gett

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After a frustrating loss in prime time to the Atlanta Falcons and a miserable pile of steaming garbage in Cincinnati, the Chicago Bears' fans are struggling for sobriety and sanity.

Jay Cutler's getting picked more than my two-year-old son's nose, Matt Forte is going backwards almost as fast as health care reform, and the defense makes Swiss cheese look like Fort Knox.

But it's not that bad, Bears fans! Take heart, it could be worse!

What follows is my evidence that there are at least 10 reasons that it just ain't that bad being a Bears fan.

10. Carolina Panthers

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers at Cowboys Stadium on September 28, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Their record's worse, their quarterback's worse, and their uniforms are ugly.

9. Tampa Bay Buccanneers

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Center Sean Mahan #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers calls a play at the line against the New York Giants during the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

They're winless, but at least they're drivin' a Cadillac, right?

8. Oakland Raiders

Al Davis, pictured, needs to go away. And take JaMarcus Russell with him. Their offense, not the stands, has become the Black Hole - tons of talent, even more money, and nothing to show for it.

7. Detroit Lions

GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 18: Charles Woodson #21 of the Green Bay Packers hits Daunte Culpepper #11 of Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on October 18, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 26-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

They're not number one? I'd call that a win for the Motor City.

6. Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 15: Jeff Fisher, head coach of the Tennessee Titans looks on during pregame warmups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a preseason NFL game at LP Field on August 15, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans beat the Buccaneers

Their owner WANTS Vince Young to play.

Ouch baby, ouch!

5. St. Louis Rams

ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 11: : : : : : : Quarterback Kyle Boller #12 of the St. Louis Rams at Edward Jones Dome on October 11, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Just take a good, long look at their uniforms here.

4. Kansas City Chiefs

It's ironic that, if you ask an average person on the street what they know of the athlete name Larry Johnson, it's the one that did ads in drag.

3. Washington Redskins

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 26: Quarterback Jason Campbell #17 of the Washington Redskins fumbles the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field October 26, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty

Do I need to comment on the Redskins? Really?

2. Cleveland Indians... I mean Browns...

CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Eric Mangini of the Cleveland Browns looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals during their game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

I'm gonna throw the whole non-LeBron portion of Cleveland squarely under the bus.

Game One of the World Series pits two former Indians, CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee, against each other on the mound.

On the gridiron...Eric Mangini, the flu...And the Bears should handle them this weekend. Their best player is now a Jets receiver, too.

1. We've got the Blackhawks

HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 02: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks in action during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match between the Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks at the Hartwall Areena on October 2, 2009 in Helsinki, Fi

When in doubt, jump off one bandwagon and hop on another. The Hawks are in first place and are good enough to stay there. If you're in Chicago and haven't noticed yet, do yourself a favor and pay attention.

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