Even the offense could cause problems if it finally clicks the way the Bears envisioned, particularly with Cutler and Marshall connecting.

"He can make every throw," Houston safety Glover Quin said. "He has a big arm. He can make every throw and when he's on he's on. Him and Brandon Marshall they've been playing together for a while. They know each other. They understand each other. He's a tough guy. He gets hit. He gets back up and he comes back and makes the next throw. We've got to make sure we've got good coverage because he can put the ball where he wants to."