The best thing about beating a team like the Cleveland Browns is getting to wipe the arrogant, holier-than-thou smirk off all of their faces; showing everybody that even the little guy can win for once; sticking it to the privileged kids. Really, who the hell do they think they are? … Oh, wait. They’re the Cleveland Browns.

Would you prefer that we get the negatives out of the way first? Okay, then: what the fuck is wrong with offensive line? Seriously. It’s far-and-away the most pressing issue here. Rarely did Cutler have the time to let it fly, and when he did, it was because Cleveland brought just a three-man rush. Clearly, Matt Forte’s struggles have been due to the O-line’s deficiencies and despite his 90-yard rushing effort today, he was still unable to enter into that “groove” that’s so critical for NFL running backs.

Josh Beekman, who I’ve been a proponent of since he was drafted, started in place of Frank Omiyale, but you never would have noticed the change. It’s almost too late to address these issues with a superfluity of mix and match; they just need to play better.

And so does the red zone offense. What happens to the play-calling, Cutler, everybody, once the Bears get inside the 20? It’s like you do all that’s necessary to be invited inside at the end of a date, but then suggest you guys play Scrabble. And not Dirty Scrabble either. Three trips early, three field goals. Not ideal.

And now, on to what makes Bears fans happy: Youtube highlights of the ‘85 Bears set to Phil Collins’ “Land of Confusion” The good:

Devin Hester is absolutely … dare I say it? … worthy of being called a number one receiver. But, only until right now. His seven catches for 81 yards gives him 28 catches and 373 yards 35 catches and 454 yards receiving on the season. He’s nearly on pace for a 1,000 yard season. Johnny Knox added a nice grab and two more to his season total, and the Bears receivers are getting it done.

Defensively, the secondary–specifically, Danieal Manning (1 int, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery) and Peanut Tillman (1 fumble recovery, 1 int for TD)–played well. But, it’s Derek Anderson, so …

A true test for the secondary’s improvement–is that what happened?–comes up against Arizona. But, until then, let us just bask in our victory against a solid team. And by solid, I mean, Jamal Lewis just announced he will retire at the end of the season.

If you have anything else to say, please do so in the comments section. I will most likely love your shit, or I can debunk you’re ridiculousness accordingly.