Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the Chicago Bears need a Tom Brady type instead of an elite quarterback like Aaron Rodgers?
Players like Aaron Rodgers are once-in-a-generation talents whose physical skills and photographic memory are incredibly rare. Tom Brady-type quarterbacks are much easier to find and can thrive when placed in the right system with the right coach and supporting cast around them.
How did team quality help recent Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks succeed?
Recent Super Bowl champions like Peyton Manning, Joe Flacco, and Russell Wilson all won with the help of elite defenses and strong supporting casts. Even Tom Brady's success is largely attributed to the top-tier talent and coaching surrounding him in New England.
Why shouldn't Bears fans wish Chicago had drafted Dak Prescott?
Prescott succeeded in Dallas because of a specific fit — an elite offensive line, Ezekiel Elliott leading the league in rushing, and a Pro Bowl receiver in Dez Bryant. That same situation wouldn't have existed in Chicago, so he likely wouldn't have had the same success with the Bears.
What kind of football team are the Chicago Bears historically built to be?
The Bears are historically a run-first, defensively minded franchise built to line up and physically dominate opponents. Attempting to transform them into a high-flying passing offense, like Marc Trestman tried, has not worked for the organization.
How did the Bears' handling of Jay Cutler set the franchise back?
The Bears labeled Cutler the franchise savior and failed to bring in any real competition for the quarterback position. By the time they realized he wasn't the right fit, it had already cost the team several years of progress.