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'D' gets it done for Bears

Sooo ...This is how it's going to be, huh?Quick reactions:Feeling good about the #8216;D.'Feeling lukewarm about the #8216;O.'Feeling just a little better #8216;O'verall, even though a Monday night showdown in Big #8216;D' is cause for concern.I cannot believe what I just saw:The Bears' first play from scrimmage was not play-action pass.A simple solution:It looks like Jay Cutler has finally figured it out: When you keep your helmet on on the sidelines, it's hard for the cameras to catch smirky, frumpy or any other look.But:Helmet or not, a 58 QB rating ain't going to cut it against top-tier teams.Early MVP:Tim Jennings.Nicely done:A pregame tribute at Soldier Field and a halftime commercial spot saluting the career of NFL Films president Steve Sabol.Classy.Refs say the darndest things:Saint Looie?Really?What?No shoving, no cursing, no pointing?I'm guessing that means kudos to you, J'Marcus Webb.The quote:#8220;You know who's smiling now? Steve Sabol.#8221;#8212; Fox analyst John Lynch, after a wild play that featured an interception, a fumble, another recovery and yet another fumble.

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