From Butkus to Buddy Ryan to Brian Urlacher, the Bears’ greatest years have been driven by defense. After a string of disappointing seasons a new regime has brought in 10 new defensive starters in less than 18 months, a rapid rebuild designed to put Chicago back in the postseason
The MMQB's roundtable of writers pick their early favorites for Super Bowl 51.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The face of the last great Bears defense looms over Chicago. Literally. From Route 94 to downtown, Brian Urlacher’s familiar, chiseled face is plastered on billboards with an unfamiliar mop of hair.