Who is the best bear of all-time?

Walter Payton

Sweetness. Walter Payton's legendary career leaves him with a reputation as the greatest Bear—and one of the greatest players ever in professional football. Payton played 13 years in the NFL and ran for over 1,000 yards in 10 of those seasons.

Which Bears defense was the best?

The 1985 Bears - The Stats

Many believe that the 1985 Bears are the greatest defense ever and will never be touched again. Chicago allowed an NFL-low 12.4 points per game and surrendered just 10 total points during three playoff wins, including a 46-10 beatdown of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX.

Why were the 85 Bears so good?

The Bears' credentials are simply the best of the bunch. They had a great record, they had a great Power Index and they played exceptionally well against good teams, not even counting their amazing playoff performance.

Who did the 85 Bears lose to?

December 2nd, 1985: Chicago Bears get shocked by the Miami Dolphins, lose only game of the season to end undefeated streak.

Who did the Bears beat 73 0?

Bears beat Redskins 73-0 in NFL Championship game - HISTORY.

What Kind of Bear is Truly Best? | The Bear Tier List

Who broke the Bears sack record?

Robert Quinn sets Bears' single-season sack record, picks up 100th career sack. LB Robert Quinn picks up his 18th sack of the season, breaking the Bears' single-season sack record and giving him 100.5 career sacks.

Were the 85 Bears the best defense ever?

Bears '85 defense voted best ever, again

The Ravens came in second with 38 votes, and the Steelers took third with 34 votes. “Those Bears were the most vicious team that I faced in my time in the league (from 1978-93),” said Hall of Fame wide receiver James Lofton in the poll.

Are the Bears the oldest NFL team?

The Green Bay Acme Packers, founded in 1919 (joined the NFL in 1921, now the Green Bay Packers) is the oldest NFL franchise with continuous operation in the same location. League membership gradually stabilized throughout the 1920s and 1930s as the league adopted progressively more formal organization.

What was the best NFL defense of all time?

1985 Bears

While the Steel Curtain was special, the greatest NFL defense ever belongs to the 1985 Bears. Behind this legendary defense, the Bears went 15-1 and cruised through the playoffs, outscoring their three opponents 91-10. The 1985 Chicago Bears defense was not messin' around!!! The media could not be played.

What NFL team has gone undefeated?

The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only team that has ever achieved a perfect, undefeated season.

Which coach has the most wins in Bears history?

George Halas is the only coach to have more than one tenure and is the all-time leader in games coached and games won, while Ralph Jones leads all coaches in winning percentage with . 706. Abe Gibron is statistically the worst coach of the Bears in terms of winning percentage, with a . 268 average.

Why is it called dime defense?

The defense gets its name because a dime, worth ten cents, is the next step up in United States coin currency from a nickel, which is worth 5 cents. There are also "quarter" and "half-dollar" formations, each protecting against progressively deeper and more likely pass attempts.

What is the best defense against a grizzly bear?

Cover your head and neck with your hands and arms. Lay flat on your stomach, and spread your legs apart. Keep your pack on, it will help protect you during an attack. Stay still and don't make any noise—you're trying to convince the bear that you aren't a threat to it or its cubs.

What is the biggest sack in NFL history?

On Oct. 12, 1997, Cardinals quarterback Stoney Case was sacked for a loss of 30 yards in a game against the Giants. That play and the Mahomes play are the longest sacks included in Pro Football Reference's database (which includes play-by-play data dating back to 1994).

Did the Bears ever cheat?

Chicago Bears

George Halas, one of the founders of the NFL, used to partake in plenty of off-field cheating to gain an advantage on the field. He would cut holes in other teams towels and put itching powder in their soap. He had a dog trained to run out on the field if he needed a timeout and he was out of timeouts.

What is the highest sack in NFL history?

The official record stands at 22.5 sacks by Michael Strahan in 2001, while Al Baker leads the unofficial record at 23.0 in 1978.

What is the biggest blowout in football history?

Georgia Tech football game, called "the biggest blowout in football history" by Los Angeles Times columnist Paul Aurandt in 1983, Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland College by a score of 222–0.

Who scored 71 to 0 in the NFL?

Tom Brady, New England Patriots

» The Patriots also improved to 71-0 at Gillette Stadium when leading at halftime in the regular season (New England is 11-1 in playoff games in such scenarios, with the only loss coming in the 2012 AFC Championship Game to the Baltimore Ravens).

What's the lowest scoring NFL game?

So far, 1,075 different final scores have been achieved in NFL history. The lowest possible score is 0-0 and has been achieved 73 times, though the most recent scoreless tie came on Nov. 7, 1943.

Who is the longest tenured Bear?

On September 27, 2010, Mannelly broke Steve McMichael's Chicago Bears record for most games played as a Bear, with 192 (the record now stands at 245, at the time of his retirement he was tied for 43rd most in NFL history).

Who is the goat RB?

The three other names always mentioned in the G.O.A.T. RB debate are Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith, and Barry Sanders. Solid arguments can be made for each of those Hall of Famers. If it's about longevity and being the centerpiece of a dynasty then Emmitt aka the all-time rushing leader (18,355 yards) is your guy.