There’s no sugarcoating the fact that the Chicago Bears were a bad football team in 2019. While there was a time where 8-8 would’ve been considered a win, things have changed since the ushering in of the Matt Nagy era.

Coming off a 12-4 record, a divisional title and a playoff berth, things were looking up for the NFL’s charter franchise. Instead, what ensued was a complete fall from grace, led by Chicago’s inept offense.

But even in a disappointing season there were some players that really shined. Here are five players that really stepped up their game in a disappointing 2019 season:

1. WR Allen Robinson

Receiver Allen Robinson was the lone bright spot on an abysmal Bears offense in 2019. He caught 98 passes for 1,147 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019. Robinson became the first Bears receiver to eclipse 1,000 yards since 2014.

Robinson’s solid performance was made even more impressive by the fact that he had to deal with inconsistent quarterback play, lack of a run game and a unit that never found a rhythm. Robinson has made it clear that he wants to remain with the Bears long-term, and you figure he’s the next man up for a contract extension.

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