Column: Bears contenders or pretenders? By ANDREW SELIGMAN, AP Sports Writer
Tue Sep 26, 11:52 PM ET
CHICAGO - Maybe the old-timers will lead the current players in a rousing rendition of the "Super Bowl Shuffle" before a crowd of a few million jammed into Chicago's confetti-filled loop.
Or maybe the Bears will dust off Journey's old hit "Don't Stop Believin'" and perform it with lead singer Steve Perry at the championship rally, just as the White Sox did last year.
Can't have a celebration without music, right?
And it's never too early to plan one, is it?
OK, so it is premature to start putting together a Super Bowl celebration, but it's not too soon to say that last year's playoff appearance was no aberration for the Bears. It's not an overstatement to say they sent a message last week when they overcame mistakes and rallied for a 19-16 victory at Minnesota.
That message is this: They're good enough to beat a decent team when they're not at their best.
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