The worst part about the Bears’ failed season, which ends Sunday against the Vikings, is that they wasted valuable performances by some of their best players.
A 1,000-yard season by wide receiver Allen Robinson is merely a footnote.
Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, still a monster when healthy, turned 30 last month.
And while he doesn’t have the gaudy stats he put up in his first season with the Bears, another expensive year of Khalil Mack’s precious prime is gone.
“Every year is different, and so all these guys — Khalil, of all the guys, keeps himself in phenomenal shape,” coach Matt Nagy said.