Chicago Bears: Greatest Reclamation Projects in Team History

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Roberto Garza #63 of the Chicago Bears waits in the huddle against the Indianapolis Colts during their 2012 NFL season opener at Soldier Field on September 9, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Colts 41-21. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

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6 Sep 1998: Quarterback Erik Kramer #12 of the Chicago Bears in action during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Jaguars defeated the Bears 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport /

#4: Erik Kramer

It’s difficult to mention Erik Kramer now because of his ongoing troubles off the field since retirement. First, it was near suicide and now he’s facing arrest for domestic violence problems. One can only hope he gets things figured out because by all accounts he was a good teammate, leader and an underrated player that the Bears, of all teams, got the most out of.

For the early part of his career, Kramer was an on-again-off-again QB who could never seem to keep the starting job either due to injury or lack of faith from the coaches. The Bears took a chance on him in 1994 and after another health issue, he broke loose to have the best season ever by a quarterback in team history. He finished with 3,838 yards and 29 touchdowns to just 10 interceptions.

The magic lasted one season, but it was fun to watch.

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