Chicago Bears: 5 Best Assistant Coaches In Franchise History

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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 30: Chicago Bears special team coach Dave Toub watches the action during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bears defeted the Lions 26-24. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

#3: Dave Toub

Probably the greatest special teams coach of the modern era and the Bears were fortunate enough to employ him for nine seasons. Dave Toub ushered in the last great run of special teams dominance in the NFL before the league rules began to change and marginalize the third phase. Nothing stood out more about his work than the greatness of return man Devin Hester and longtime kicker Robbie Gould.

Outside of those two, the Bears always seemed to have well-disciplined coverage units headlined by Brendon Ayanbedejo and Corey Graham, both Pro Bowlers. They ranked in the top 10 almost every year and were a key catalyst to the team’s run to the Super Bowl in 2006. Things haven’t been the same since Toub departed in 2013 and he’s sorely missed even today.

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