June 24th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Tuesday during a chat with Gil Brandt, a question came up about how he felt the Bears would do this season, and the former long-time Cowboys personal man thinks the Bears will take home the North:
I think the Bears will win the NFC North, so yes. And as I’ve said in past chats, that’s regardless of whether or not Brett Favre is starting for Minnesota.
I think Chicago strengthened their coaching staff with the addition of Rod Marinelli. The Jay Cutler trade was a great deal. And they were a good team last year that just missed the playoofs. Also, Orlando Pace will help the o-line. If he can stay healthy, he’s still a Pro Bowler.
