The 5 Best Chicago Bears Seasons Since 1990!

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Rankings the Five Greatest Bears Seasons since 1990  https://youtu.be/4sRnmEHctDU   The Chicago Bears have had some unforgettable seasons since 1990, but which ones stand out the most? From dominant defenses to deep playoff runs, this video ranks the top five Bears seasons of the modern era. We’ll revisit legendary performances, highlight key players, and break down what made each season special. Did your favorite season make the list? Join us as we count down the best Bears campaigns over the past three decades!   ----------   #ChicagoBears #BearsHistory #BearsBestSeasons #NFLHistory #BearsNation #Top5 #NFLPlayoffs #BearsFans #ChicagoFootball #MonstersOfTheMidway #BearsLegacy #BearsMemories #FootballHistory #BestOfTheBears #LegendarySeasons #SportsRanking #NFLGreats #BearsPride #BearsAnalysis #BearsHighlights   ----------   **Fair Use Disclaimer**      This video contains copyrighted material used under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. It is for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, and research. No copyright infringement is intended.

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00:00The Chicago Bears. A franchise built on history, tradition, and legendary players.

00:06But since the 1980s, it's been a wild ride. Some tough years,

00:10some thrilling ones, but always a team worth watching.

00:13Well this one is won by Peanut Tillman. Picks it off and goes all the way for the touchdown.

00:18Bears lead 7-

00:20Today we're counting down the five greatest Bears seasons since 1990.

00:24Whether you're a diehard fan or just curious, this is why the Bears keep us coming back

00:30year after year.

00:32He breaks free 30 yards later down the field. Look at that jump.

00:38Bears now down just 21-17.

00:41He's got the ball, but Tim Jennings, this is what the Bears secondary does,

00:45strips the ball, recovers the fumble. Bears take over at their 19.

00:49Number 5. The 2013 Chicago Bears.

00:54Now I know what you're thinking. An 8-8 season? How is that a top five season?

00:59But hear me out. This was one of the most fun, electrifying Bears offenses we've ever seen.

01:04The Mark Trestman era may not have lasted long, but for one season,

01:08it felt like we had something special.

01:11Jay Cutler and Josh McCown combined for 32 touchdown passes.

01:18Mike Bell in the game. He comes in motion. Now the backfield is empty.

01:21Five-step drop for Cutler. Pretty good protection.

01:23Pass is going to be caught. Alexander's to the end zone.

01:26And Jay Cutler with his first touchdown pass as a pro.

01:30Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffrey were one of the best receiver duos in the league,

01:35each going over 1,000 yards.

01:38And let's not forget Matt Forte, who was a dual-threat monster,

01:42racking up nearly 2,000 yards from scrimmage.

01:45This team could score on anybody. The problem? They couldn't stop anybody.

01:49The defense, once a proud Bears staple, completely collapsed.

01:53They allowed over 6,000 total yards and finished 30th in total defense.

01:58The most painful part? The Week 17 game against Green Bay.

02:02Win, and they were in the playoffs. It came down to one play.

02:06Fourth and eight. Aaron Rodgers to Randall Cobb, and just like that, the season was over.

02:12But still, for one year, Bears fans got to experience what it was like to have a high-flying

02:16offense, and that alone puts 2013 on this list.

02:21This season also marked a major turning point for the Bears franchise.

02:25It showed that the old defense-first identity was slipping away,

02:29replaced by a new pass-hairy philosophy.

02:32For better or worse, this team foreshadowed future struggles,

02:35where the offense improved, but the defense suffered.

02:39It also marked the beginning of the end for Lovie Smith's defensive core.

02:43Charles Tillman, Lance Briggs, and Julius Peppers were aging, and this season exposed the cracks.

02:49If only the defense had been competent, who knows how far this offense could have taken them.

02:53Number four. The 2010 Chicago Bears.

02:58We have Bears and Vikings in the NFC North, and everyone wanted to know if last week's

03:04victory for the Vikings was a fluke against Arizona, or is this team back?

03:10Bears down 3-0, Jay Cutler rolling out, buys some time, and Cutler finds Johnny Knox.

03:17What he can do now, he leaves the pocket, he can throw any throw

03:20with his arm off balance and be accurate as anybody.

03:24Third and 14 now, Cutler fires it in at Graham Olsen, and a triple coverage for the touchdown.

03:30This season didn't start off with a ton of hype, but Lovie Smith and company put together a really

03:35strong campaign. After starting 4-3, the Bears went on a tear, winning 7 of their last 8 games

03:40to finish 11-5. They won the NFC North and earned a first round buy.

03:45The defense, led by Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and Julius Peppers, was dominant.

03:50The offense wasn't great, but it was good enough, with Jay Cutler leading the way.

03:56The Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round, setting up a dream matchup

04:02in the NFC Championship game, Bears vs. Packers in Chicago, with a Super Bowl trip on the line.

04:08Then, heartbreak. Cutler gets injured, Caleb Hanais steps in, and despite a valiant effort,

04:14the Bears fall short. Losing to the Packers made it sting even more.

04:18But make no mistake, this was a great Bears team,

04:22and if things had gone a little differently, we might be talking about a Super Bowl run.

04:27One thing often overlooked is how much the offensive line struggled that year.

04:31Cutler was sacked a league high 52 times. Yet, the Bears kept finding ways to win.

04:38It was a gritty, tough team.

04:41Exactly what you expect from Chicago football. The lasting memory of this season is bittersweet.

04:47On one hand, they were one game away from the Super Bowl.

04:50On the other, they lost to Green Bay. What could have been?

04:53Another major storyline from this season was the arrival of Julius Peppers.

04:57His impact on the defense was immediate, giving the Bears one of the best pass rushes in the league.

05:02His presence freed up other players, making the entire unit more dangerous.

05:06Additionally, Devin Hester re-established himself as the best return man in football,

05:11setting records, and swinging games with his special team's magic.

05:15This was a complete team, just not quite complete enough to win it all.

05:24This was the season that brought Bears fans back to life.

05:27After years of mediocrity, the Bears finally had a team that felt like a contender.

05:31The biggest reason? The defense.

05:34Led by newly acquired superstar Khalil Mack, the Bears had one of the best defenses in the league.

05:40They terrorized quarterbacks, forced turnovers, and made life miserable for opposing offenses.

05:46The team finished 12-4, won the NFC North, and had all the momentum heading into the playoffs.

05:52Then... the double doink.

05:54Cody Parkey's infamous missed field goal against the Eagles in the wildcard round

05:59is what most people remember from this season.

06:01But let's not forget how dominant this team was.

06:05Mitchell Trubisky had the best season of his career.

06:08He wasn't elite, but he made plays when it mattered.

06:11The offense was innovative under Matt Nagy, and the defense was legendary.

06:152018 felt like the start of something big.

06:19Unfortunately, it wasn't.

06:20The Bears failed to build on this success, and the following years were disappointing.

06:25But for one season, Chicago football was back.

06:28Number 2.

06:29The 2001 Chicago Bears.

06:34In 2001, a sleeping giant awoke in Chicago.

06:43In their final season at Old Soldier Field,

06:46the Bears added an unforgettable chapter to their storied legacy.

06:50With a season-long bash beneath the colonnades.

07:04In the final season of the NFC Central Division, the Bears reached for the prize.

07:12And never let go.

07:15Led by a core of young stars, the Bears heralded a new era of Chicago football.

07:21With the third greatest single-season turnaround in NFL history.

07:29They stormed through 13 wins in a season-long game of Can You Top This?

07:45Coming into the season, nobody expected much from this team.

07:48The Bears had been stuck in mediocrity for years,

07:51and with Jim Miller and Shane Matthews at quarterback, expectations were low.

07:56But what happened next was pure magic.

08:00The Bears started the season with a loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Ravens.

08:05But then they went on a tear, winning 13 of their next 15 games.

08:11The most iconic moments of the season?

08:13The back-to-back overtime wins against the 49ers and Browns,

08:17both won on game-winning pick-sixes by Mike Brown.

08:20It felt like destiny.

08:21The Bears finished 13-3 and had a first-round bye in the playoffs.

08:26Unfortunately, the run ended quickly with a loss to the Eagles,

08:29but that doesn't take away from the incredible ride this team gave us.

08:34This team was built on a strong defense, opportunistic play, and a bit of luck.

08:38Dick Joran's squad wasn't loaded with superstars, but they played as a unit.

08:43The defense, led by Brian Urlacher, was relentless,

08:46and the offense did just enough to keep winning.

08:48The Bears hadn't seen a season like this in years,

08:51and even though it didn't end in a title,

08:54it reminded Chicago fans what a winning team looked like.

08:57Number one, the 2006 Chicago Bears.

09:13Everything you've been praying for since you've been yeehaw.

09:19After 21 years, the Chicago Bears were back on football's greatest stage.

09:31In a drenching downpour, the Bears unleashed a storm of big plays.

09:35The 2006 Bears had everything a team needed to contend for a championship.

09:40A dominant defense, explosive special teams, and an offense that,

09:44when it clicked, could put up points in a hurry.

09:47The defense, led by Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and Charles Tillman,

09:50was one of the best in the league, ranking third in yards allowed and first in takeaways.

09:56Devin Hester was a game-changer,

09:58returning kicks and punts for touchdowns with an ease never seen before.

10:02The season started with a bang as the Bears stormed to a 7-0 record,

10:08including a 42-27 dismantling of the St. Louis Rams,

10:13where Hester returned two kicks for touchdowns.

10:15They finished 13-3, securing the NFC's top seed.

10:20The playoffs saw them crush the Seahawks and dominate the Saints in the NFC Championship,

10:25sending them to Super Bowl XLI.

10:27The Super Bowl started with Hester's iconic kickoff return for a touchdown,

10:31but turnovers and sloppy play let the Colts take control.

10:34The Bears ultimately fell 29-17,

10:37but this season remains the franchise's best in the modern era.

10:41It showed what a true championship-caliber Bears team looked like,

10:44and it left fans dreaming of another shot at the Lombardi Trophy.

10:49What do you think? Did we miss a season?

10:51Let us know in the comments.

10:53And, as always, BEAR DOWN!

11:04Chicago overwhelmed the Saints and won 39-14.

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