Aug 13, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) talks with offensive line coach Mike Tice during the second half of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Bills 10-3. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE

The Bears head to Dallas to square off with the 2-1 Cowboys.  Both teams boast winning records, but neither has really impressed.  Sure, Dallas knocked off the Giants to open the NFL season in Week 1, but followed that up with an embarrassing loss to an improved Seattle team and then barely hanging on against Tampa in a 16-10 win last week.

Meanwhile the Bears had a big offensive showing in Week 1 against the Colts before laying another egg under the lights in Green Bay to be followed with a weak offensive showing in their 23-6 win over the Rams.  The Bears have exceeded expectation on the defensive side of the ball, while the offense has failed to click since an impressive Week 1 performance.  Who needs to step up for the Bears in Big D?  Hit the jump to see.

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Jul 26, 2012; Bourbonnais, IL, USA; Chicago Bears football helmet sits on the ground during the opening day of training camp on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. Mandatory Credit: Bradley Leeb-US PRESSWIRE

It’s Top 5 time and this edition we’ll discuss the Top 5 Chicago Bears poised to have a breakout season.  You won’t see the Brian Urlachers and Julius Peppers of the world on this list.  These are 5 guys that we all know and love around here, but who hope to become household names outside of Chicago. (more…)

Jul 26, 2012; Bourbonnais, IL, USA; Chicago Bears football helmet sits on the ground during the opening day of training camp on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. Mandatory Credit: Bradley Leeb-US PRESSWIRE

We don’t have time for Top 10 lists. They’re usually padded with at least a few wasted fillers and crappy selections, so I’m going to stick to Top 5 lists.  For my first Top 5 list of the 2012 season, I’m going to look at the Top 5 Bears Facing a Make or Break Season in 2012.

#5 – Chris Williams

Williams was a Jerry Angelo first round draft pick, so with Angelo gone, Williams doesn’t have the GM in his corner trying to show off his “genius-ness.”  Williams has bounced around the line and struggled with injuries from Day 1 here.  2012 is the last year of his rookie deal and you can be damn sure if he loses the battle for the starting left tackle spot, he’s not going to get a new deal with the Bears. (more…)