5. The Bears have resumed the underdog role
Say what you want, but there’s no denying that the Bears were feeling the weight of those high expectations last offseason. Following an impressive 12-4 season that felt like a stepping stone, the hype was turned up, as was the pressure. Several players and staff admitted that living up to those expectations was an added pressure, although that was far from the only reason the Bears regressed.
But now, it’s safe to say that practically no one outside Halas Hall has faith that the Bears can make a significant impact in 2020. Which is exactly how they want it. They thrived in the underdog role in their first under Matt Nagy, and now they have a chance to do the same in 2020. This season isn’t about living up to outside expectations. They just need to let their play do the talking.
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