When you think of Lovie Smith’s Bears, forcing turnovers comes to mind. Brian Urlacher making leap interceptions and blazing from sideline to sideline is not soon forgotten. Charles Tillman punching footballs out of receiver’s hands. The defensive works, and almost nothing else, are prominent.
You rarely, if ever consider the “supporting” actors in this Bears drama. Because not many foolishly considered them the leads, so they don’t nearly factor in as much.
That of course refers to Matt Forte or Devin Hester, who retired together Monday at Halas Hall.