The Marc Trestman era of Bears history is regrettable because we know how it ended. When it started, however, the excitement and anticipation was as strong, if not stronger, than it is today under Ben Johnson.
Through six games in 2013, in fact, Trestman was still a breath of fresh air. The Bears were 4-2 and averaging 28.7 points, the third-most in the NFL and their highest scoring average after six games since the 2006 Super Bowl season.
At that point, Trestman had his players’ attention. The focus was undeniable, perhaps best illustrated by their in-game discipline.