It's on like Donkey Kong

The first game of the Bears 2009 season will be at Lambeau Field against the Pack in prime time, Sunday, Sept. 13. 

The Bears/Packers tilt is the longest-running rivalry in the NFL, with the Bears holding the edge in the all-time series 91-80-6.  I just like to point that out. 

It will be interesting to see the Packers deploy their new-fangled 3-4 defense upon the NFC North. Freshly-hired Packers Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers is a dirty, tricky schemer, and he should give that shiny new Bears offensive line some real problems. 

The 3-4 is all the rage these days. The cover-two is last year's girl. The top two defenses in the league last year were Baltimore and Pittsburgh, both 3-4. The top two defenses in sacks were Dallas and Pittsburgh, both 3-4 teams. The Patriots have been awfully successful running a 3-4. 

Now the 3-4 comes to the NFC North. Well, bring it on, Packers. As long as Brett Favre remains retired, I'm fine with that. You don't scare us. 

Not anymore.