The Chicago Bears Top 5 Reasons for Optimism

Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) and outside linebacker Willie Young (97) celebrate after they defensive play against Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) and outside linebacker Willie Young (97) celebrate after they defensive play against Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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Here are 5 reasons to believe the Chicago Bears will not only be improved from their dismal 3-13 mark (I mean you can’t go much lower) but will field a very competitive football team.

Jan 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) rushes against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) rushes against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

While the majority of the media, both local and national, and some fans have written off the Chicago Bears as potentially being one of the worst teams in football does that necessarily mean we should leave our fan gear packed and stand in the background when the Bears take the field against the Falcons on opening Sunday?

The answer is simple: No!

Here are 5 reasons to believe the Chicago Bears will not only be improved from their dismal 3-13 mark (I mean you can’t go much lower) but will field a very competitive football team.

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