The Bears know this is their time.
Coming off a franchise-rejuvenating 12-4 season that ended with a disappointing wild-card playoff loss to the Eagles at Soldier Field, the Bears consider themselves rebuilt and are in “win now” mode in Matt Nagy’s second season, feeling the sense of urgency to win the Super Bowl. That’s what the Eagles did in Doug Pederson’s second season in 2017. And the Rams nearly pulled it off in Sean McVay’s second season in 2018, losing to the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
Now, it’s the Bears’ turn.
“I would definitely say there is a sense of urgency,” Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks said.