Chicago Bears: How Can Chicago Reclaim Title as NFL’s Best Defense?
Published by Oliver Crawford III on August 2, 2012
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
For years the Chicago Bears were carried by their defense and as a result won many games. As they say, defense wins championships, and when the Chicago defense played at an elite level, they were in the upper echelon of the league.
Heading into the 2012 season, the Bears’ front office has taken many important steps to ensure a much stronger offensive unit to go along with the Chicago defense.
With the roster the Bears have both offensively and defensively this season, they have what it takes to contend for a championship.
In 2010, the defense ranked as the No. 4 unit in the NFL and was a big reason for the team’s 11-5 record and an NFC title game appearance.
If the Chicago D can get back to playing at a high level, the sky is the limit for this team. The 2011 season was a down year for the Bears, as the team came in at No. 17 in total defense. Part of that had to do with an ineffective offense that forced the defense to be on the field the majority of the game.
Six times they let opponents score over 25 points, and not surprisingly the Bears went 1-5 during this stretch. If Julius Peppers, Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs play at an elite level, there is no doubt that the defense will improve.
Lets take a look at what needs to change for the Bears D to return to elite status.
