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These five Chicago Bears are going to benefit from playing in the playoffs
Too many Chicago Bears are disappointed at their team making the playoffs. It is true that you may be better off being bad to get good than be stuck in the middle. Still, missing playoffs by one game do not get you the draft capital you need to rebuild your roster. After going 5-1 their best bet was to make the playoffs.
Beyond that, there is something valuable to the playoff experience. Playoff football is faster, harder, and more physical than any other kind of football.