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.
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.