21 Former Bears evaluate the 2009 team

Jeff D'Alessio With Lovie Smith's new-look team a chic pick to win the NFC North, Sporting News surveyed 21 former Bears for answers to those questions and others. Is Jay Cutler the right answer at quarterback? Yes: 15 Wait and see: 5 No: 1 THEY SAID IT "The position can't get any worse." — Virgil Livers "Living in SEC country, I saw him lead an average Vanderbilt team to more wins than they would have had without him, most of the time running for his life. Cutler is the X-factor who will put the Bears back in the Super Bowl." — Jerry Moore "A 26-year-old with Pro Bowl experience? The arrow is pointing up for the Bears' QB position." — Emery Moorehead "In the modern era, as far as on-the-field ability, I feel very comfortable saying no Bears quarterback has ever displayed the kind of talent that Jay has in his young career. If he can grow into (a great) leader, he will own the city of Chica...