Steve McMichael, bruising defensive lineman for ’85 Bears, dies at 67 Affectionately known as Mongo, he helped anchor Chicago’s defense during their Super Bowl-winning 1985 season. He was ...

Gary Fencik, safety. Brainiest, but one of toughest '85 Bears was head of business development for Adams Street Partners in Chicago. Also has been a frequent football broadcast analyst.

The Bears, led by head coach Mike Ditka and their legendary defense, had a regular season of just 16 games and no bye weeks, compared to the now 17-game season, with a bye week, where they went 15-1.

I played with the greatest players and the greatest defense to this day.” Jarret Payton, son of Bears Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, presented McMichael, who called Payton a “pseudo-son” in ...

Walter Payton, Mike Ditka and the '85 Bears defense leading the way to the team's only Super Bowl. Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs and Chicago's brief renaissance in the 2000s.

Barkley must have thought he was facing the ’85 Bears when he had one single yard on 13 carries in the Jets’ 34-27 win in 2019. “He’s got it all,” Ulbrich said.

And honestly, I think we could be historical, not just the best defense in the league, but I think we can have a historical defense...like the 85-86 Bears, like the [Legion of Boom in Seattle] 2013.

“Honestly, I think we can be historical. Not just the best defense in the league, but we can have a historical defense like the 85-86 Bears, like the LOB [Seahawks’ Legion of Boom] in 2013.

"Not just the best defense in the league, but I think we can be historical like the '85-86 Bears or the Legion of Boom in 2013 (in Seattle). I think we can be that dominant if we put all the ...

That ‘85 Bears defense had a ton of legendary players, which got them the nickname the Monsters of the Midway. Richard Dent, Mike Singletary and Dan Hampton have all been inducted into the Pro ...