I don’t know why, but Thursday seems like an odd night for a regular-season NFL game. With options like The Office, why do you need a football game? Especially when it’s available on a station that requires a bit of effort to get.
But no one asked me, so I guess my thoughts really don’t matter.
What is a bit more interesting is the matchup for this Thursday’s game. The Chicago Bears vs. Coach Mike Singletary. Based on the previews, you’d think that Singletary will be on the field. But “they” do have a point — many dedicated Bears fan would like to see the 49ers coach do well. After all, he did the Super Bowl Shuffle despite his complete lack of dancing ability. You have to appreciate that kind of a player.
Compare the wonderful memories of Singletary on the field with the reality that Jay Cutler isn’t Superman, and the past seems to be rosier than the present. The thing is, Cutler has dealt with borderline unrealistic expectations since the 2009 Bears season started. Add in the injuries throughout the roster, and you’ve got a disappointing season.
It will be interesting to see how the Bears recover from the loss at home to Arizona…but I also look forward to seeing the guy on the other sideline…
