Looking back at my previous 10 Most Important Chicago Bears list each offseason is cringeworthy when the team is coming off a poor record, as it’s just a reminder of so much failure. This will be my 14th year compiling this list, and only three times have I got to write about a Bears team coming off a winning season.
While I’m not expecting the Bears to be over .500 in 2022, I could see the team being “successful” if the young players come through and the offensive and defensive schemes both prove viable. This is a transition year for the franchise, and the big picture is to see what’s on the roster that can remain when they’re ready to win.