For new fans, getting excited about the Chicago Bears can be confusing, especially with all the nostalgia and history. Let's keep it real - no, this isn't the best team ever. The '85 Bears were something special, known for their "Super Bowl Shuffle" music video and dominating defense.
This year's 2025 Bears are more of a young, inexperienced team that relies on late heroics to win games. They've had some dramatic comebacks in the regular season but struggle to dominate opponents. Their offense has averaged just 26.6 points per game, ranking them ninth in the NFL.
The main reason fans are hyped about the Bears right now is their quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson's success. The team finished with an 11-6 record and won their division, a first since 2018. Williams led many comeback wins as the first overall pick of the 2024 draft.
One standout game was against the Packers on December 20, where the Bears came back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win in overtime. This is just one example of their ability to perform under pressure, but it's worth noting that they don't often dominate games.
When discussing this season, some fans might get caught up in the rivalry between the Bears and Packers or talk about famous figures like Refrigerator Perry from the '85 team. They also use phrases like "Good, Better, Best," which seems to be a motivational chant for Coach Johnson.
Another fun fact is that when Cubs Hall of Famer Billy Williams heard the phrase as a kid, it became important to him and was even referenced in his 1987 induction speech. But this isn't about the Cubs - just a weird connection.
Lastly, there's "Bear Down, Chicago Bears," the team's fight song since 1941, which is sung at games and in bars wherever you find a Bears fan.
As for the future of the team, there have been rumors of the Bears potentially leaving Soldier Field, their current stadium, to move to a new location in Arlington Heights or even Indiana. This is all part of the complex economics and politics surrounding professional sports stadiums.
This year's 2025 Bears are more of a young, inexperienced team that relies on late heroics to win games. They've had some dramatic comebacks in the regular season but struggle to dominate opponents. Their offense has averaged just 26.6 points per game, ranking them ninth in the NFL.
The main reason fans are hyped about the Bears right now is their quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson's success. The team finished with an 11-6 record and won their division, a first since 2018. Williams led many comeback wins as the first overall pick of the 2024 draft.
One standout game was against the Packers on December 20, where the Bears came back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win in overtime. This is just one example of their ability to perform under pressure, but it's worth noting that they don't often dominate games.
When discussing this season, some fans might get caught up in the rivalry between the Bears and Packers or talk about famous figures like Refrigerator Perry from the '85 team. They also use phrases like "Good, Better, Best," which seems to be a motivational chant for Coach Johnson.
Another fun fact is that when Cubs Hall of Famer Billy Williams heard the phrase as a kid, it became important to him and was even referenced in his 1987 induction speech. But this isn't about the Cubs - just a weird connection.
Lastly, there's "Bear Down, Chicago Bears," the team's fight song since 1941, which is sung at games and in bars wherever you find a Bears fan.
As for the future of the team, there have been rumors of the Bears potentially leaving Soldier Field, their current stadium, to move to a new location in Arlington Heights or even Indiana. This is all part of the complex economics and politics surrounding professional sports stadiums.