Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't Bears fans care about the NFL Draft this year?
The Bears are finally Super Bowl contenders for the first time in years, so fans can focus on the upcoming season instead of hoping draft picks will save the franchise. The team doesn't have 1st or 2nd round picks this year, and their 87th overall pick isn't generating much excitement because the roster is already strong enough to compete.
When was the last time the Bears were this good?
The Bears haven't been legitimate contenders since their 2010 NFC Championship game appearance, when they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers. After that loss, they spiraled into seven years of misery with poor drafts and coaching decisions.
What draft picks did the Bears make during their bad years?
From 2011-2017, the Bears had seven straight top 20 picks, with five in the top 10, including busts like Gabe Carimi, Shea McClellin, and Kevin White. Some picks like Kyle Fuller, Kyle Long, and Leonard Floyd became solid players, along with recent additions Mitch Trubisky and Roquan Smith.
What pick do the Bears have in the 2019 NFL Draft?
The Bears only have the 87th overall pick in the draft after trading away their 1st and 2nd round selections. In previous years of rebuilding, even this late pick would have been analyzed extensively by fans desperate for hope.
Are the Bears really Super Bowl contenders in 2019?
Yes, the Bears are widely considered a top NFL team and legitimate Super Bowl contenders heading into the 2019 season. Matt Nagy recently stated that the Bears are now the 'hunted' team in the NFC North, and fans have their sights set on February 2nd, 2020 as the most important date.