Today sucked, but still the best thing to happen in the long run, assuming we all agree that this team was never going anywhere in the playoffs. Picking at least 7-8 positions better every round is a pretty big deal. As long as the loss didn't cost Cutler a chance at coming back, and it shouldn't, then all is fine. I would hate to potentially throw away a year with a stop-gap QB when you have guys like Forte and Marshall who are getting old for their position, and in Marshall's case, going into a contract year. If we can patch up the defense, this team has a chance to be special next year, provided Jay is still under center. 13-3 might be pushing it a little, but assuming nobody blows up the offense I have total faith this team will make the playoffs next year. And as soon as GB is tossed from the playoffs I'll be totally over this one.