During the 2006 season, return specialist Devin Hester set several kick return records. Including one who is going to a division rival: I’m told # Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn has informed the # Bears and # Jaguars he is indeed taking the defensive coordinator position with Detroit, per source. The 1940 Chicago Bears team holds the record for the biggest margin of victory in an NFL game (playoff or regular season) with a 73–0 victory over the Washington Redskins in the 1940 NFL Championship Game. He was replaced by Matt Barkley, who made his first career start with the Bears. He served as the Chicago Bears ' defensive coordinator from 2015–18 after leading the defenses for the San Francisco 49ers (2011–14), Stanford University (2010), Houston Texans (2002–05), Indianapolis Colts (1999–2001) and Carolina Panthers (1995–98). In 1934, the club completed a 13–0 record but were defeated by the New York Giants, and in 1942 the club completed an 11–0 record but were defeated by the Redskins. The Bears season ended thanks to a blown coverage by a … He became the only person to be involved with the NFL throughout the first 60 years of its existence. [53] The Trestman era began on September 8 with a 24–21 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, making Trestman the fourth head coach in Bears history to win in his coaching debut, after George Halas (1920), Neill Armstrong (1978) and Dick Jauron (1999). Note: The Finish, Wins, Losses, and Ties columns list regular season results and exclude any postseason play. On TV shows based in Chicago such as The Bob Newhart Show, Married... with Children, Family Matters, Still Standing, According to Jim, Early Edition and The Bernie Mac Show, the main characters are all Bears fans, and have worn Bears' jerseys and T-shirts on some occasions. Staley was Khalil Mack's position coach with the Bears in 2018 and worked with Von Miller in 2019 before his first experience as a defensive coordinator this year with the Rams. The teams' first meeting was a victory for the Bears (known as the Staleys at the time) in 1921 in a shutout, 20–0. The Chicago Bears need to hire a defensive coordinator to replace Chuck Pagano, but will they make the same mistake they did with Brandon Staley? The Chicago Tribune reported last week that Bears coach Matt Nagy was leaning toward hiring a senior defensive assistant to aid new coordinator Sean Desai. In the NFL, change is inevitable. His gritty personality earned him the nickname "Iron Mike". Mike Singletary the Latest Bears Defensive Coordinator Candidate Bears reportedly interview member of their only Super Bowl-winning team, and the captain of one of history's greatest defenses Author: In March of 1920 a man telephoned me ... George Chamberlain and he was general superintendent of the A.E. The Bears replaced Grange with Paddy Driscoll, a star football player in his own right. Under an agreement reached by Halas and Sternaman with Staley, Halas purchased the rights to the club from Staley for US$100. Coaching Experience • Chicago Bears (Defensive Line Coach, 2015-presents) • Denver Broncos (Defensive Line Coach, 2012-14; Defensive Quality Control, 2011; Coaches Assistant, 2009-10) • Iowa State (Wide Receivers Coach, 2007-08) • Stephen F. Austin (Quarterbacks Coach, 2005-06) In 2002, the stadium was closed and rebuilt with only the exterior wall of the stadium being preserved. The most significant change the Bears will have to start this 2021 offseason will be at defensive coordinator, where they have an opening after Chuck Pagano announced his … [99], Staley Da Bear is an anthropomorphic bear with a customized No. [137] That was an NFL record until Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys broke it in 2002. Desai is believed to be the first Indian American to be a coordinator in the NFL. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. One of the best defensive players in the history of the Chicago Bears is a candidate to be their defensive coordinator. Between 1939 and 1950, he set the Bears' passing records for most career touchdowns, yards, and completions. → More NFL staffs, National Football League franchise in Chicago, Illinois, For a more in-depth look into the history of the head coaches of the Bears, see, 1983–1985: Contenders, then Super Bowl Champions, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (, List of Chicago Bears in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, "Bears release jersey schedule for season", "Green Bay Packers Franchise Encyclopedia", "Ask Chicagoist: Why Are They Called the Bears? Since then, the Bears have led the series, 99–74–5. The team played home games at Wrigley Field on Chicago's North Side through the 1970 season; they now play at Soldier Field on the Near South Side, adjacent to Lake Michigan. [130][131], In the 1961 Hanna-Barbera animated short "Rah Rah Bear", Yogi Bear helps the Bears beat the New York Giants. So for the second time since becoming a head coach, Matt Nagy is looking for a defensive coordinator. Following the 2006 season, the club decided to give Smith a contract extension through 2011, at roughly $5 million per year. Some episodes even show them watching Bears games. Long would retire the following year. The Chicago Bears promoted safeties coach Sean Desai to replace retired defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano on Friday. All-time Passing Leader: Jay Cutler 2,020/3,271, 23,443 yds, 154 TD, All-time Rushing Leader: Walter Payton 3,838 att, 16,726 yds, 110 TD, All-time Receiving Leader: Johnny Morris 356 rec, 5,059 yds, 31 TD, All-time Scoring Leader: Robbie Gould 1,207 points, Winningest Coach: George Halas 318-148-31, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 12, 5:50AM. Their rivalry with the Chicago Cardinals, the oldest in the NFL (and a crosstown rival from 1920 to 1959), was key in four out of the first six league titles. 75,000 people paid to see Grange lead the Bears to a 17–7 victory over the Los Angeles Tigers, who were a quickly put together team of West Coast college all-stars. [82][83] He was the first Bears coach to be given the AP award since Lovie Smith in 2005 and the fifth in team history. [93] Chicago is the third largest media market in the United States. [109] The rivalry also featured one of the last successful fair catch kicks in 1968, when Bears kicker Mac Percival kicked the game-winning field goal.[110]. [20] Their only losing season came in 1929. The Green Bay Packers currently have the lead at 97–95–6,[108] and the teams have met twice in the postseason. C.C. In the 2005 season, the Bears won the NFC North Division and the No. In Pettine, the Bears … [111], Soldier Field, located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, is the current home of the Bears. In addition to the "Super Bowl Shuffle"[125] rap song, the Bears' success in the 1980s – and especially the personality of head coach Mike Ditka – inspired a recurring sketch on the American sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live, called "Bill Swerski's Superfans". However, they lost their next six games. [33] Mrs. McCaskey's reign as the owner of the Bears was not planned, as her father originally earmarked her brother, George "Mugs" Halas Jr. as the heir apparent to the franchise. [61] The Bears ended the year 5–11 and last in the NFC North. [47] The Bears became the first team in NFL history to return six interceptions for touchdowns in the first seven games of the season, with another pick-six by Brian Urlacher in Week 9 bringing Chicago two behind the record set by the 1961 San Diego Chargers. Jay Rodgers is among the finest defensive line coaches in the NFL. Since 2015, WRTO and WVIV-FM air Bears games in Spanish. Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after new Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai spoke to the media on Monday. Sometimes, though, those changes are not entirely under the team’s control. In Pettine, the Bears … After the merger, the Bears finished the 1970 season last place in their division, a repeat of their placing in the 1969 season. [142] The record tied former teammate Nathan Vasher's previous record, which was set almost a year earlier. After a disappointing 2009 campaign with the team going 7–9,[42] Mike Martz was hired as the team's offensive coordinator on February 1, 2010. 06-28-16. To hear them tell it, "Da Bears" and Coach Ditka could do no wrong. This is a partial list of the Bears' last five completed seasons. Grange would return to the Bears.[22]. 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This is what I … Currently, WBBM (780 AM) and its simulcasting partner, WCFS-FM (105.9 FM) broadcast Bears games with Jeff Joniak doing the play-by-play, along with color commentator Tom Thayer, who played for the Bears from 1985 to 1992,[136] and sideline reporter Zach Zaidman. History States That Bears’ Defense Could Regress in 2019. [25] To all my Bears peeps. "Rocky" was a man who donned a #1 Bears jersey, carried a megaphone, and started chants all over Soldier Field during the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, in a fashion similar to Fireman Ed. [57], The following season was a disaster for the Bears, with the offense regressing to finish outside the top 20 in scoring. As the new Chicago Bears defensive coordinator, Sean Desai understands a big part of his efforts must be channeled into getting the defense's sacks and takeaways totals back up. [151] At the time of the publish, the list included 27 Pro Football Hall of Famers, while two more inductees would join in the 2020 class (Jim Covert and Ed Sprinkle). The company hired George Halas and Edward "Dutch" Sternaman in 1920 to run the team. Her impact on the team is well-noted as her own family has dubbed her "The First Lady of Sports", and the Chicago Sun-Times has listed her as one of Chicago's most powerful women.[34]. After a loss to San Francisco, the Bears cruised to a 60–3 over a semi-pro team called the Portland All Stars. The team acquired the University of Chicago's discarded nickname "Monsters of the Midway" and their now-famous helmet wishbone "C", as well as a newly penned theme song that declared them "The Pride and Joy of Illinois". The movie was later released for theater screenings after first being shown on television. Later in 1925, The Bears would go on a barnstorming tour, showing off the best football player of the day. the official stats partner of the NFL. While in Chicago Allen drafted Hall of Famer Dick Butkus. Trestman and Emery were fired after the season ended. In second place is Payton, who played 186 games from 1975 to 1987 at running back, a position considered to be conducive to injury, only missing one game in a span of 13 seasons. [77] The Bears also acquired linebacker Khalil Mack in a block-blockbuster trade from the Oakland Raiders to further bolster their defense, sending a package of draft picks that includes 2019 and 2020 1st round draft picks in exchange. Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary was interviewed for the Bears’ defensive coordinator vacancy, according to TheAthletic.com. Like Rocky and Bearman, he entertains Bears fans, but like other NFL mascots, and mascots in general, Staley also makes various visits to charity events, parties,[101][102] Chicago Rush AFL games, and other Bears-related events, as well as taking part in various games with his "furballs" against youth football teams at halftime. In honor of the team centennial anniversary, on May 20, 2019, the Chicago Bears have unveiled the Top 100 players in franchise history, as voted on by Hall of Fame writers Don Pierson and Dan Pompei, two of the most famous journalists that have ever covered the club in their long history. He died from a rare form of liver cancer in 1999 at the age of 45. He was also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's first induction class in 1963. In 1975, the Bears drafted Walter Payton from Jackson State University with their first pick. [70][71][72], In the 2017 NFL Draft, the team selected quarterback Mitchell Trubisky with the second-overall pick,[73] who sat behind newly signed quarterback Mike Glennon for the first four games before taking over. He spent his first season serving as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. [105] The squad's uniforms have changed 3 times: from 1976 to 1979, the uniform was a white bodysuit with navy blue sleeves, then from 1980 to 1984 it became a white bodysuit, but with orange sleeves and the navy was moved to the trim, and in the squad's final season in 1985, the uniform was redesigned with an orange sequin vest.[106]. The Bears scheduled a press conference to announce the hiring before McGinnis agreed to contract terms. For a second time in three years, the Bears will need to replace their defensive coordinator. [54] The Bears ended the 2013 season 8–8, barely missing the playoffs after losing in the final week of the season to the Packers. The Chicago Bears have requested permission to speak with Cowboys senior defensive assistant George Edwards regarding their defensive coordinator opening, according to a source.