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Who was most underrated '85 Bear?

Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.

Really enjoyed your coverage last week of the Bears’ Super Bowl XX reunion. Which member of the 1985 Bears would you say was the most underrated?

Dave G.
Oceanside, California

I’m going to go with defensive tackle Steve McMichael. “Mongo” played on a defense that featured three Hall of Famers in Mike Singletary, Dan Hampton and Richard Dent and on an ’85 Bears team that sent a franchise-record nine players to the Pro Bowl.