The WCG All-Bears Post-Ditka kicking unit (click here for the series introduction)
Players in contention
Placekicker: Kevin Butler (1985/1993-1995), Paul Edinger (2000-2004), Robbie Gould (2005-2015)
Punter: Chris Gardocki (1991/1993-1994), Brad Maynard (2001-2010), Pat O’Donnell (2014-2016), Adam Podlesh (2011-2013), Todd Sauerbrun (1995-1999)
Longsnapper: Chris Gedney (1993-1995, in fits and starts), Patrick Mannelly (1998-2013), Patrick Scales (2015-2016)
Patrick Mannelly and Brad Maynard knew greatness when they saw it.
It was the early portions of the 2005 season, and Bears kicker Doug Brien had missed three of his four field goal attempts.