Let The Games Begin

It's been a long time coming but Training Camp has opened and this week will be the first Pre-Season game. We will get our first look at the dream team of Jay Cutler/Brandon Marshall. Is it possible that Fall will actually happen and cooler temperatures will follow? More importantly, have our Bears done a good job of conditioning during the off-season?

Based on the new roster - and the agreement Finally with Matt Forte - we look great on paper. As always, I'm prepared to do my part. Here's how this works. Based on an old Southern tradition that serving food appropriate to the opponent takes away their power, I will prepare a recipe every game day designed to give Da Bears that extra push they need to claim victory. Last year, I didn't post the recipe until after the game following the theory that you don't share your play book. What do you readers think? Is there more power in many Bears fans consuming the same winning recipe or should I keep my secrets until after the win? Packers fans - your vote doesn't count here!

This season I have an additional "weapon." At Otis Wilson's 2011 Super Bowl Party I successfully bid on an autographed Mike Singletary jersey. While I understand that most people would frame it, I plan to pull it out each gameday as an added talisman for the team. Bear Down Chicago Bears! Stay healthy. I'd love to go to New Orleans where they really know cooking!