Will any Chicago Bears help define the NFL’s 2018 season?

When the book closes on the NFL’s 2018 season, how much of an impact will the Chicago Bears have had on that story? I think a lot of our fan-base is very optimistic about what new head coach Matt Nagy can bring to the team, but what constitutes a successful season?

I know I’m optimistic, but I’m also realistic. If the Bears are still in the playoff hunt with a quarter of the season remaining, I’d be fine with that. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to see them in the postseason, but coming off a fourth consecutive sub .500 season, I’d call that progress.

ESPN recently ran down The 99 NFL players, coaches and themes that will define 2018, and I was surprised the Bears garnered a mention. I was…