Chicago Bears: 5 Reasons Nobody Believes In Them

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Aug 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Dekoda Watson (57) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback David Fales (12) for a safety during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Ugly preseason

Let’s face it. The real reason everybody suddenly went south on the Bears after singing their praises in March and April? It was because of their lackluster showings in the preseason. Specifically their two clunker efforts against the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. Combined they were outscored 45-7 (at home), allowed nine total sacks and routinely struggled to get off the field on 3rd down. Teams that play like that aren’t going to win.

Obviously, since the preseason has been such a great barometer for how a team will actually do. For context, remember that the 16-0 New England Patriots were 0-4 in preseason and the 0-16 Detroit Lions were 4-0 in preseason. It’s okay to judge the Bears for not showing up with a little more interest and effort in those games but it can be hard to when they don’t mean anything. They played well against New England and have since improved their biggest problem on the offensive line by adding Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton.

If they want to condemn the Bears for playing bad in preseason (that’s exactly what they’re doing) then it’s their funeral.

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