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Who Is the Chicago Bears' Most Underrated Playmaker?

Few things went right for the Chicago Bears' defense during former head coach Marc Trestman's tenure from 2013 to 2014, but veteran defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff quietly put up impressive numbers in defensive coordinator Mel Tucker's 4-3 scheme.

Even though he turns 34 years old later this summer, Ratliff is one of the team's most underrated playmakers.

He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2005 draft by the Dallas Cowboys and was named to four straight Pro Bowls between 2008 and 2011. During his time in Dallas he registered 228 tackles and 27 sacks, but he suffered a groin injury in 2012 and was eventually released by the team in October 2013.