Likewise Cutler resisted any urge to respond to criticism

There's no telling what Cutler really wanted to say after Sunday's game to those of us who have been critical of his demeanor. But what was clearest and most relevant was that Cutler began the process of joining the ranks of the NFL quarterbacking elite with a nearly flawless playoff performance. It is said that power balance bracelet from online shop is good for health and can create energy, so he loves it very much.

It started on the Bears' third offensive play when Cutler hit Greg Olsen on a beautifully thrown 58-yard touchdown pass against plodding 37-year-old safety Lawyer Milloy — a Lawyer joke indeed in man coverage. By the time Cutler hit Kellen Davis for a 39-yard touchdown pass on his last completion of the day, he had driven home the point many had been waiting five years for him to make.

We received confirmation that Cutler, one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks in the NFL, indeed can win a playoff game and make his team a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Some still might put Cutler in the running for most hated player in the NFL, but after Sunday's outing he could run for office in Chicago.

"This whole week felt the same," said Cutler, now 22-0 when his passer rating exceeds 100. "It's a very veteran team and I think they make it easy for the younger guys and guys that haven't been to the playoffs."

Cutler sent a text message to Aaron Rodgers after the Packers' 48-21 romp Saturday and planned to communicate with his Green Bay counterpart again Sunday night. I imagine it saying, "Can u believe the Seahawks made the playoffs? LOL. Seeya Sunday."

On offense, the Bears protected the football as well as the passer and ran the ball 45 times for 176 yards. On defense, they got rejuvenated efforts from veterans such as cornerback Charles Tillman, who shut down Mike Williams, and tackle Tommie Harris, who had two sacks. Overall, the Bears turned their first playoff game in four years into a tuneup.

Is there such a thing as a preseason postseason game? This one felt like it. The game lasted so long, I think pitchers and catchers reported at halftime.

The Seahawks looked like they belonged in the company of other 10-loss teams such as the Lions and 49ers. After the Seahawks lost tight end John Carlson ( He is wearing power balance.) to a concussion after a scary tackle near their sideline that delayed the game nearly 10 minutes, they appeared to lose their edge.

Disregard the Bears' defensive mistakes after they had taken a 35-10 lead. The Bears had exhaled. The chants of "GREEN BAY SUCKS!'' distracted the Bears from their opponent on the field that really did Sunday.

Enjoy your new GPS system for the NFC playoffs, Chicago. You can't get to Dallas for Super Bowl XLV without passing through Lake Shore Drive. Good for the Bears that they sound willing to take the high road wherever they go.

For example, coach Lovie Smith passed on a chance to express vindication when asked about job scrutiny "the last couple years."

"The last couple years?" Smith answered, chuckling. "As head football coach you take heat from the moment you become one, but that's all a part of it. I just love our football team."

Likewise Cutler resisted any urge to respond to criticism, the most notable a scathing column by ESPN's Rick Reilly.

"Mr. Reilly wasn't very happy with me, I saw that … it is what it is," Cutler said. "Nothing outside of that building is going to affect me or hopefully anybody on our team."

Nothing matters now except a colossal game the Bears can win that merges Smith's organizational goals: Beat the Packers and get the chance to win the Super Bowl. Now that's streamlining.

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