Thoughts on the Defense...

I'm obsessed with the offense, primarily because there's something to be obsessed with.  But upon second viewing of last night's ballgame, there's a lot to discuss on the other side of the ball.1. Pisa Tinoisamoa and Kevin Payne will give the Bears better protection against tight ends and screen games than the club has had in a long time.  Both have a perfect mix of instinct and closing speed - essential for an element of the passing attack that usually comes right off the snap.  Most importantly, they are sure tacklers.2.  The Bears don't have a dominating edge rusher (see: Richard Dent) but they do have three solid defensive ends that give offensive tackles one hell of a hard time. ...