The Bears went into last season with Super Bowl expectations, but the pressure might actually be higher this year.
The team’s entire power structure and blueprint is at stake after falling flat at 8-8 last season. General manager Ryan Pace is seemingly on his last chance, and coach Matt Nagy’s job will also be in question if things don’t turn around.
Expect a lot of “now or never” or “do or die” quotes this season from the players, too. There are many substandard performances lingering from last season, and they’ll be out to show they’re better than that.