I am having a hard time with either thought as the game approaches. I was out of town for Rex’s complete debacle against the Packers. It’s hard to imagine a worse performance. ’Course Rex could trip over Kreutz’ feet, break Bensen’s knee by falling on it. He could also contract some rare form of flu and take out half the defense. After that, I cannot think of anything worse. And then there’s the whole I wasn’t in the game bit that is just irritating. Clue: Rex, next time you get in front of the mic, do not give the reporters any more ammunition than they already have. ’Fer chris’ sake.

Anyway, a year ago I was trumpeting the sentiment that Jake fucking Delhomme could not possibly beat the best ranked defense in the NFC. Jake Delhomme…yeah he did beat the Bears and I still cannot believe it. This year, I will not make the same remarks regarding Hasselback. Mostly, because Matt is a better quaterback. And, because last year still stings.

This weekend I am setting myself up for disappointment. Mainly because the defense is not what it was with the loss of Brown and Harris. That is putting more pressure on Rex to make plays. As the season has wound down, that has not turned out to be Rex’s strongest ability. Exactly what his strongest ability in fact is exactly, is still pending.

That’s not to say I would second guess Lovie in any way. Rex is the man, has been from the top down. I am more than willing to let the chips fall where they may. At this point, I am preparing myself for the loss, and looking forward to being disappointed.