Chicago Bears: Five Big Questions Heading into 2019 Season
This time last year, fans of the Chicago Bears were wondering just how good this team could be after a major overhaul. Matt Nagy was entering his first year as a head coach in the NFL, and Roquan Smith, James Daniels, and Anthony Miller headlined the Bears’ 2018 draft class. The last-minute, unexpected move to trade for All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack a week before the start of the regular season bolstered everyone’s hopes, and ultimately turned the tables in the NFC North.
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As a result, Chicago finished 2018 with a 12-4 record, a division title, and a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2010. A disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs took the air out of the high-flying Bears. Despite the abrupt ending to the year, expectations are even higher for the Bears for the 2019 season.
With a number of nationally-televised games scheduled this season, Chicago will have plenty of chances to show the country just how real they are, and how much of a force they intend to be in the NFC for years to come.
Although things are looking up for the Monsters of the Midway (they’ve earned this moniker again), there are still some major questions for all three phases of the team heading into 2019. One can point out numerous uncertainties, but here are the top five questions about the Bears for this season.