Why are the Bears so underrated?
103092
If you are talking about the Chicago Bears it’s because of a lack of an offensive threat.  If not you should be a little more specific when you ask a question.  People can't just read your mind and know what you are talking about.
876238
Bear's fan here.. Why bash a good thing??\n\nWe're kicking major @$$ this year!!
1072103
I'm not a huge fan of the Packers, at least the ones right now.  They lose all of their star players to free agency and injury (Javon Walker and Ahman Green) every season, and a lot of people not named Brett Farve are unhappy in Lambeau Field right now.  However, the dominant Packers that emereged in the 50's and 60's after the league merge were certainly something to be proud of.  To make a long story short, Vince Lombardi was the man in Green Bay.  I'm hoping the Packers can return to that glory soon, and give the Bears a run for their money.
653791
bear down chicago bears...only becuase they the oldest.
978187
Easy one! There is no doubt whatsoever that the 1985 Bear would crush today's or the 2006 Bears.\n\nThe 1985 team was far more resourceful; it also had much better depth at each position. In 1985 one didn't ask, "...if Grossman is on..." because even if McMahon wasn't on one didn't wonder about the win--it was more of a question of by how much.\n\nPersonally, I believe that the 85' Chicago Bears were one of, if not the best football team of all time. They were also the team that started the "Demolition Derby" Super Bowl by just crushing the Pats, by the way, who was an excellent team.\n\nWhen push comes to shove, 85' had Big Mike Ditka who revolutionized the game by doing what it took to win all the way to the "Fridge".
776535
Here is the deal if you look at their games and they way they played you will see they sometimes play down to their competition.  They are the best team in the NFC and I think they will play like it and handle both of the New York teams the big test will be whether or not they can put together a complete game against New England.  If the Bears play to their potential they will win all three games.  Your assessment of the Bears is skewed and makes me think you really don't know that much about NFL \nfootball.  They did play Minnesota who has one pof ethe best D's in the league.  Sure the Bears didn't put up a lot of points , but they won and that is what matters.  \nI'll make it simple for you, through the first half of the season the Bears have played poorly in two games and they won one of them.  Other than that they did what they are supposed to do, they beat Minnesota who will be a playoff team and they pasted the bad teams on their schedule.  \nThe Giants have better skill position players on Offense, but their line isn't good enough to stop a motivated Bears D.  What happened when the Giants played Seattle?  And what happened when the Bears played them?  You are insane if you think Shawn Alexander makes that big of a difference.  \nThe JEts just plain stink, so if their Bears play well that won't even be a contest.\nThe Pats only have two offensive weapons, Brady and Maroney.  Again if the Bears play well those two won't be be enough of a factor to help out the Pats D, which the bears should be able to run on.\nThe Bears aren't the best team in the league right now, that is clearly the Colts.  But the only problem the Bears team has is that they don't always show up to play.  When they are at their best though they are right there with the Colts and are head and shoulders above the rest of the NFC.
704786
LOL all you naysayers remember your answers. The saints have as much a chance as "da bears" and a better chance than panthers
849154
Definitely.  Not to say they're the best in the league, but in the NFC... without a doubt. They got snuck in a trap game to the Fins, but nobody expected a perfect season realistically anyway. It did wake them up a bit. The D has given up a lot of yards, but continues to impress. The running game finally broke out against the Gmen, but Grossman needs to stay consistent. The pick I could live with, he was blindsided while throwing. The fumbles I can't see, and they ALL need to hold onto the ball. If they can stay consistent and continue to bounce back from mistakes, I don't see anyone else representing the NFC in Miami come February... GO BEARS!!!
1003375
The Chicago Bears have the best defense in the NFL.  This is due to several factors.  Aside from players such as Brian Urlacher, Mike Brown, and now Ricky Manning Jr.(via Carolina), they're coaching staff is completely surrounded by defensive minds.  Head coach Lovie Smith was a defensive backs coach in Tampa Bay and a defensive coordinator in St.Louis.  Defensive coordinator Ron Rivera played for the Bears in '85 when they really did have the stingiest defense in the league.  They would have gone farther in the playoffs last year had they not had a breakdown in the secondary trying to cover Steve Smith of Carolina.  They seemingly have addressed that with the signing of Manning Jr.
17962
I wouldnt trust sports illustrated too much. They ranked the Chicago Bears to be last place, But so Far they are the number 2 NFC team still. Plus they beat the panthers earlier this season.
978820
I'm a bears fan.  but its not Urlacher.\nits Champ Bailey\nhe is the man
250354
San Francisco 49's, So the Bears and everyone else where hopeing somehow to be smarter than the 49's, or luckier,or both. It was difficult for even the most biased oberservers to imagine anyone being better than the 49's. Their personnel was simply superior and their depth was a major reason for their 1984 success. Record 15-1 do you beleive the New Orleans Saints was the only team to keep them from haveing the perfect season at 20-3
35599
Hell yeah. The core of the team is back next season. The defense will only get better. They'll have a solid running game with Benson and Jones. The only question marks are at quarterback and receiver. They should get a decent receiver in the draft (and maybe pick up someone like Randle El) and Orton and Grossman should improve. The schedule looks kind of tough too with Denver, KC, and San Diego. \n\nBut again, look at the other teams in the division... Bears shouldn't have a problem getting to the playoffs and making a run.
819220
well no one could say for sure but here are my thoughts on this subject:\n85 Bears - Flashy offense\n06 Bears - Flashy offense\n85 Bears - Dominate defense\n06 Bears - Dominate defense\n85 Bears - Never before seen defense\n06 Bears - well known defense adopted by many teams\n85 Bears - Old school of thought\n06 Bears - New school of thought(same old defense)\nI think that the game has changed so much that the 85 bears would lose by a very small margin due to the fact that they would be out of place in the 06 NFL. If nothing else they would accumulate to many penalties due to all the new rules and beat themselves basically.
390149
Although it is tough to call an 11-5 team from last year a sleeper, I'm going to go with the Bears. A team with such a pathetic offense should not come close to winning 11 games, and since they havn't done much in the offseason it would be a stretch to expect the same from them in '06. However, they will yet again put up those numbers. Why? Defense and ,oh yeah, playing in the NFC north. The Bears by far have the easiest schedule in the NFL and that is why they are my sleeper pick.
138908
Iam a Chicago Bear Fan!!!!!!!1 I love them is 2 bad that they didn't went to the Super Bowl
832354
How can some of you even consider Bill Parcells as "underrated"?\n2 Super Bowl Championships, revived the Pats and Jets and Cowboys.  I mean, are you people insane or just stupid?\n\nHow about, oh i dont know, Brian Billick?  Got the Ravens to the Super Bowl and won, and yet the Ravens are never considered a threat to anyone?\n\nHow about John Fox, and the Panthers, how he turned that team around? \n\nAnd Lovie Smith?  I mean, the Bears are looking like a Super Bowl contender if you ask me (and im a Giants fan).\n\nSome of you people just wow me with stupid answers.....