As the Chicago Bears gear up for the 2025 season, there’s an unmistakable sense of optimism surrounding the team. Much of this excitement stems from a fruitful offseason that saw the hiring of Ben Johnson, who brings a wealth of experience and fresh ideas alongside a revamped coaching staff. With key roster enhancements and heightened media attention, the Bears are under pressure to capitalize on the enthusiasm cultivated in recent months.
Last season, the Bears created early buzz, particularly concerning their high-profile draft picks—quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze. Their narrative even found a place in the spotlight via HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’. However, the season soon spiraled into disarray, marred by the tumultuous tenure of three offensive coordinators and two head coaches, culminating in a disappointing 5-12 record.
Sports pundit Colin Cowherd has been vocal in his support for the Bears’ recent adjustments, suggesting they are primed to make a notable comeback in the NFC North. He boldly forecasts that the Bears could potentially end their playoff drought, which has persisted since 2020.
“I’m seeing the Bears as a team that might just sneak into the playoffs,” Cowherd remarked. He anticipates that the team could secure a respectable second place in the division, just falling short of the Detroit Lions, while predicting the Green Bay Packers would finish in third, and the Minnesota Vikings would round out the division as a formidable fourth-place team.
The expectations for the Bears are mounting, a recurring theme throughout recent years often tinged with disappointment. For Ben Johnson, leading the team to playoff contention in his inaugural season will be challenging, especially given the influx of new talent in a notoriously tough division.
Achieving a playoff berth would be a notable milestone, but securing a victory once there would hold even greater significance; the Bears last celebrated a postseason victory back in the 2010 season against the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Divisional Round.
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