Come To Think Of It: Bears, Rams Battle For Title of Worst Team in NFL

The Vegas books have made the Chicago Bears a nine-point favorite over the Rams Sunday. Yes, the same Bears who have lost four in a row and six of seven are more than a touchdown favorite over another professional football team. 

This says two things. One, Vegas wants more money bet on the Rams, and, two, the Rams are really, really bad.

But you know what? Not only are the Bears really, really bad, too, but they have this on their shoulders. If the Rams win, they are heroes. It is an unexpected surprise. But if the Bears lose...wow.

I'm not foolish enough to predict a Rams victory, but it's not the slam dunk you may think it is.

First, the Bears will be without their best defensive player in Lance Briggs. And they will be without the services of Orlando Pace, thus making it likely that the disappointing Chris Williams will make his first career start at left tackle.

Look, this should be the start of next season, which means looking at future young players. Still, knowing that Lovie needs a win badly, that may not happen.

Devin Aromashodu will hopefully get some playing time. And while they're at it, why not put Gaines Adams and his toothpick arms in there to see what they have? Jarron Gilbert, anyone?

Still, St. Louis is 1-10, so whatever the Bears decide to do, if they don't win by at least 10 points, the entire coaching staff should pack up and go home; not pass go and not collect $200. 

The Bears have nothing to gain from this game. If they win, even convincingly, everyone will say it is as it should be. If they lose, they will be the worst team in football history.

They have no one to blame but themselves for this. In fact, they may have no one but themselves watching this game, come to think of it.