5 and 11, thanks for all corrections.
I have watched each Bears game and am impressed enough with this team to call them a legitimate contender with room to grow. By rights they had the packers except for an asinine 3rd down pass play when they were running the ball at will and a first down with a yard to go would have iced the game.
Trubisky is playing good enough for the team to win, not great but you (I) can see the talent and potential though. Running game is solid, OL is much better and the defense is outstanding. Too early to tell just how good the Seahawks are but the Bears shut them down into the ground. The Bears are legit and could fight for their division IMHO.
The Bills do seem behind in talent vs. last year's Bears at this point- but the Bears were somewhat similarly awful out of the gate going 1 and 5.
The Bills taking a leap to legit playoff contention next season is predicated on lots of development this season on both sides of the ball and our coaching definitely has to be better. I think each will happen and doubt we will see the same Bills team by mid season that we do now.
They also have to "win" next year's off season, not just in boastful terms but actual talent upgrades at many positions (unfortunately).