For some in the Bears’ organization, they can no doubt still hear the ringing of the “doink.” Almost two years ago to the day, the Bears fell 16-15 to the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Game. After a resurgent 12-4 season, and a spirited effort against a team that hoisted the Lombardi trophy only 11 months prior, the Bears’ dreams of emulating such championship glory were extinguished after but one game. The disappointment at what could’ve been still rings through to this day, recency bias be damned.
Sometimes it takes a worthy reprieve to finish what you started.