So to this point, we’ve covered the www.BearsHistory.com list of best non-Hall of Fame Guards, Centers, Tight Ends, Punters, Safeties, Defensive Tackles and Middle Linebackers since 1977.? Atop these lists have been Mark Bortz, Jay Hilgenberg, Emery Moorehead, Brad Maynard, Gary Fencik, Steve McMichael and Brian Urlacher.
After a brief pause for training camp updates, we’re […]

OK, this is the second positional review where I have to point out this is a countdown of the best NON Hall of Famers on the Bears since 1977.? It certainly would be a fun discussion as to whether Brian Urlacher’s play has surpassed Mike Singletary’s entire body of work (I don’t think it has), […]

After talking about a position where the Bears have been loaded with talent over the last 30 years (safety), we switch to one where they haven’t been as successful: tight end.? For more on that story, read my article on Chicago Bears tight ends from 2003.? Of course we can hope that is about to […]

So we’ve nibbled around the positions with punter, guard, center and defensive tackle covered to this point.? Not much controversy yet.? But safety is getting to one of those positions for which Bear fans have a lot of passion, and I’m sure we’ll spark some disagreement with at least one of these choices.
Candidates:? Todd Bell […]

One of the more loaded positions in the best Bears positional analysis of the past 30 years is defensive tackle.
Candidates: Jim Flanigan (1994-2000); Tommie Harris (2004-2007); Steve McMichael (1981-1993); Alan Page (1978-1981); William Perry (1985-1993); Keith Traylor (2001-2003); Ted Washington (2001-2002); Mike Wells (1998-2000); Chris Zorich (1991-1996)
Even during the awful late Ditka/Wannstedt/Jauron years, the Chicago […]

When asked to name the positions the Chicago Bears have consistently defined and dominated over the years, most would think of running back and linebacker.? Overlooked may be the center position.? Somehow, through a lot of years of bad personnel decisions, Chicago has hit on a series of players that have become the top centers […]

Punter you say?? Boring you in the beginning of these lists?? Hey, we can’t give away all the money positions in the beginning.
Besides, don’t underestimate the position.? Dave Wannstedt felt so strongly about the position that he spent a second round pick on Todd Sauerbrun in 1995.? (Great move there).? And more importantly, my key […]

Who is the best offensive guard to have played for the Bears since 1977?
Candidates: Kurt Becker (1982-1988, 1990); Mark Bortz (1983-1994); Ruben Brown (2004-2007); Noah Jackson (1975-1983); Jay Leeuwenburg (1992-1995); Todd Perry (1993-1999); Revie Sorey (1975-1982); Tom Thayer (1985-1993); Chris Villarrial (1996-2003)
Please keep in mind, all the men mentioned here made my list of the […]

I admit it, I may not be much of an original thinker, but I will tell you that I have enjoyed the rash of “lists” features going around, and it has inspired me.? My favorite channel (which I rarely get to watch with a five-year old around) is the NFL Network, and they’ve been running […]