A look back at the legendary 1985 chicago bears super bowl defense using several source materials. Feb 11, 2016 hello everyone, im pretty new to madden, and i thought i would ask for some help on creating the 1985 bears playbooks for madden 08 pc. This is a book about america at its most nonsensical, delirious, and joyful. In the world of defense, period, the 1985 chicago bears were the greatest of all time. Hundreds of defenses boiled down to the 1985 bears sitting atop as the best.
Bad chicago bears defense is no surprise bear goggles on. In honor of the late buddy ryan, we take a look back at his revolutionary 46 defense and the 1985 chicago bears. Reggie white, who began his career in the usfl, was voted to nfls 75th anniversary team, and was voted firstteam allpro 10 times in his 15year career. I found the pdf files of the playbooks, but they look like a jumbled mess to me, and i was wondering if anyone could try putting the actual plays into a madden format. Reggie white, who began his career in the usfl, was voted to nfls 75th anniversary team, and was voted. Chicago bears 44 at dallas cowboys 0 on november 17th, 1985 full team and player stats and box score. Also someone has uploaded about 80% of the 85 bears games to youtube. Licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party, adrev masters admin on behalf of bruton. The 85 chicago bears top ten defenses of all time nfl films duration. I found the pdf files of the playbooks, but they look like a jumbled mess to me, and i was wondering if anyone could try putting the actual plays into a. Of course 1985 was the bears year of years so the focus is on a winning season.
Both defenses were the catalysts for their teams that won super bowls. Ryan was a longtime nfl assistant coach before his work with the super bowl champion 1985 chicago bears regarded as the most fearsome defense in nfl history propelled him to a head. Aug 16, 2014 how badly they trounced sound competition has resonated for decades. Da bears wish them and the raiders met and the super bowl that year the two best teams of the 80s raiders 83s team bears 85 team even tho. We own no rights to the material and is used strictly for entertainment purposes. What the 85 bears does, much like rich cohens 20 book. Buddy ryan talks about what made the 1985 bears defense special.
The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football. The greatest moments from the 1985 chicago bears season. The 1985 season was the chicago bears 66th in the national football league the 16th. Statistical analysis of the greatest defenses in nfl history. Nov 03, 2011 when the niners have the ball i love this question, because its basically west coast offense vs.
In january 1986, the 1985 chicago bears arguably the greatest team of any single. Our series on the greatest nfl teams of all time concludes with its 12th installment and a look at the 1985 bears the greatest team ever. The 1985 chicago bears performed, the superbowl shuffle, and brought rap to the attention of rural white kids. The 1985 bears defense produced four nfl head coaches and two hall of famers not. Singletarys book, calling the shots said ryans game plan for the d was. View the 1985 chicago bears schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason nfl games. Bears tight end jimmy graham needs a good qb more than a hungry team. Minnesota vikings vs chicago bears 1985 week 8 youtube 1985 chicago.
What the 85 bears does, much like rich cohens 20 book on the. Their super bowl winning season had it all the birth of buddy ryans 46 defense, the. Most of the credit for that success goes to defensive coordinator buddy ryan and his revolutionary 46 defense. Nfls alldecade team of the 1980s defense pro football. Amid all the 50s and super bowl cachet, a team and game from 30 years ago have roared back into the picture. When the niners have the ball i love this question, because its basically west coast offense vs.
But for them to etch their name in the history books they knew it would take more than impeccable statistics, it would. The twoway the 1985 chicago bears team finished a dream season by winning the super bowl, 4610, over the new england patriots. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football is for purists onlythe author, rich cohen, expands the typical sports book to discuss the era in which the bears thrived, the city they thrived in, the nation they captivated, the sport they redefined and the philosophy they embodied. However, incidents resulting in death are extremely rare. Licensed to youtube by adrev masters admin on behalf of apm in north america and emi production music for rest of worldkpm main serieskpm music ltd. However, dan marino is the one quarterback who beat that defense. Chicago bears 1985 season part 3 chicago bears seasons videos seasons of the year enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Ranking the 10 best defenses of the super bowl era. The bears defense was ranked first in the league and only allowed 198 total points an average of. This is singletarys jersey from the 1985 season and a super bowl xx game ball. Feb 17, 2018 1985 chicago bears vs washington redskins. This was published in the january 10, 1986 chicago sun times. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, a portrait not merely of a team but of a city and a game.
The rise and fall of the 1985 chicago bears, the greatest super bowl team. Two that immediately came to mind when i decided to match up defenses are the monsters of the midway chicago bears of 1985 and the xmen baltimore ravens of 2000. Feb 17, 2018 feb 17, 2018 1985 chicago bears vs washington redskins. If not, then thats the stupidest reason possible, no offense. According to an article in the journal of wildlife management, through a 25year period in alaska, 52 brown bears and 38 black bears 5 percent and 3 percent, respectively, of the total bears killed during that period were dispatched in defense of life or property. Buy products related to 1985 chicago bears and see what customers say about 1985 chicago bears on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The bears topranked defense had been turning heads and striking fear in the hearts of opponents all year, but nowhere was the full force of its power more on display than when a ferocious sack. A new book revisits the 1985 chicago bears, whose iconic coachesmike ditka and defensive coordinator buddy ryandespised each other. One of the greatest players in nfl history, walter payton earned nine pro bowl selections and set several rushing records during his years with the chicago bears. Jan 25, 2016 1985 chicago bears roster takes a look back at the complete 1985 team roster that finished 151 in the regular season and moved on to win super bowl xx. In their 4610 victory over the new england patriots in super bowl xx, the bears league leading defense held the patriots to a record low seven yards rushing, while the hardcharging singletary contributed with two fumble recoveries. Feb 09, 2015 licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party, adrev masters admin on behalf of bruton.
A complete listing of current chicago bears players. Chicago bears at dallas cowboys november 17th, 1985 pro. Americas game buddy ryan february 17, 1931 june 28, 2016 was an american football coach in the national football league nfl and american football league afl. Mike singletary and the chicago bears super season pro.
Jan 29, 2015 licensed to youtube by adrev masters admin on behalf of apm in north america and emi production music for rest of worldkpm main serieskpm music ltd. He thinks its great and probably wont be able to come up with any negatives because, after all, it is the bears. From high school prodigy to the hall of fame in their own words nfl films duration. You can see buddy ryans brilliance in a scanned copy of his 1985 chicago bears defensive. Statistics favor the monsters of the midway certain members of the broncos defense think theyre better than the 1985 bears.
The bears 1985 defense is widely considered one of the best in nfl history, allowing only 12. Dave dameshek delves into the topic of greatness in regards to the legendary 1985 chicago bears defense. The official site of the chicago bears 1985 schedule. A statistical analysis of the greatest defenses in nfl history. The 1985 bears defense was the best ive ever seen in the nfl.
The rise and fall of the 1985 chicago bears, the greatest. With the incorporation of a new scheme and many starters learning new positions, no one should be surprised at how bad the bears defense has played. The 1985 season was the chicago bears 66th in the national football league the 16th postseason completed in the nfl, and their fourth under head coach mike ditka the bears entered 1985 looking to improve on their 106 record from 1984 and advance further than the nfc championship game, where they lost to the 151 san francisco 49ers. Chicago bears players listed alphabetically or numerically. Moon rates the seahawks overall defense with the 1985 bears and the 2000 ravens as the best he ever has seen. The 1985 chicago bears are considered by many, to have the greatest defense in the history of the nfl. Emery moorehead tight end, steve mcmichael defensive. But mostly its about being a fanabout loving too much. Complete chicago bears 1985 games for the diehard fans. Hello everyone, im pretty new to madden, and i thought i would ask for some help on creating the 1985 bears playbooks for madden 08 pc. Team view of the schedules including links to tickets, broadcast channels, and printable views.
Bears tight end jimmy graham needs a good qb more than a. Bears hall of famer richard dent, drops by the show to talk about his new book, being inducted into nfl the hall of fame, and he also. During his 35season coaching career, ryan served as the head coach of the philadelphia eagles and arizona cardinals, as well as the defensive coordinator of the chicago bears and houston oilers of the nfl. The hatred between mike ditka and buddy ryan, the 46 defense and its goal. May 22, 2018 chicago bears 1985 season part 3 chicago bears seasons videos seasons of the year enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
The 85 super bowl champion bears is ranked by more than a few as the. Bears defense dominated the game by limiting rams running back eric dickerson to 46 yards, forcing him to fumble twice, and holding quarterback dieter brock to 10 out of 31 completions for 66 passing yards. Share this article share tweet text email link bryan perez. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Oct 07, 2011 1985 chicago bears finally visit the white house. The twoway the 1985 chicago bears team finished a dream season by winning the super bowl, 46. Week day date ot rec opp tm opp 1std totyd passy rushy to 1std. Their whole defense was predicated on the quarterback trying to make a throw with a free blitzer in his. The 1985 bears rapped and shuffled their way to a win over new england in super bowl xx in 1986 with a colorful cast of characters, perhaps the greatest. The 1985 chicago bears would have represented the good and the bad to papa bear george halas.
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