Bears OLB Khalil Mack, KR Cordarrelle Patterson named to Pro Bowl

The Bears have two players that made the 2021 Pro Bowl roster for the NFC in Khalil Mack and Cordarrelle Patterson.

Two Chicago Bears familiar with Pro Bowl honors are going back (figuratively) once again.

Outside linebacker Khalil Mack and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson have been voted to this year’s Pro Bowl as part of the NFC team.

While the actual game, which was scheduled to take place January 31, 2021, will not take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, players were still able to be voted to conference rosters. Players were selected based on voting from fans, players, and coaches.

Best of da best.@ceeflashpee84 & @FiftyDeuce are #ProBowl bound! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/5mL4I0KLiH

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 22, 2020

Mack is making his sixth Pro Bowl team in a row and his third with the Bears since coming over in a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2018. The star pass rusher has eight total sacks on the year, including three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and an interception. Mack was voted as one of the starting outside linebackers, alongside Green Bay Packers linebacker Za’Darius Smith.

Patterson, meanwhile, was named to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive season and fourth time overall. The electric kickoff returner currently leads the league with 32 total returns and is averaging a league-best 29.4 yards per return. He has one touchdown on the season as well. The veteran also was voted in 2013 and 2016 when he was a member of the Minnesota Vikings.

2020 NFL Pro Bowl: Predicting which Bears players should be selected

Before Tuesday’s reveal of the 2020 Pro Bowl rosters, here’s a look at some Bears players that should make the NFC roster.

Fans, coaches and even players have sounded off on the very best to play this season, and the NFL is set to announce their 2020 Pro Bowl rosters for the AFC and NFC on Tuesday night.

While the Chicago Bears have had an overall disappointing season — which officially ended shortly after last Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers when Chicago was eliminated from playoff contention — there were some players that flashed during a somewhat dim season.

The Bears defense has allowed the third fewest points per game this season, but there have still been some underwhelming performances by some stars late this season. Still, cornerback Kyle Fuller and outside linebacker Khalil Mack are good enough to warrant them a spot on the Pro Bowl roster.

Chicago’s offense, on the other hand, has been disappointing from top to bottom. From quarterback to play caller. Well, except for receiver Allen Robinson, who just eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards on the season. It was the first time a Bears receiver accomplished the feat since Alshon Jeffery in 2014.

The Bears special teams have two dynamic return threats that should easily get nods at their respective positions. Kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson is not only the best returner in the NFL, but he’s having quite a season as a gunner, as well. Then there’s speedster punt returner Tarik Cohen, who ranks second in punt return yards with 284.

Here are five Bears players that should be selected for the 2020 Pro Bowl:

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Which Bears players are having Pro Bowl seasons?

While the Bears haven’t lived up to expectations this season, there have been some players that have made their case for a Pro Bowl nod.

The Chicago Bears aren’t living up to their expectations this season, but there are several players that are playing some great football this season that should very much be in Pro Bowl consideration.

Here are 5 Bears that are having Pro Bowl years:

KR Cordarrelle Patterson

It’s an easy argument to make that Cordarrelle Patterson is the best kick returner in the league. Patterson is a threat every time he touches the ball, which he makes a point to do every chance he gets. And the numbers certainly back it up. After 13 games, Patterson has 755 kick return yards, which is the most in the NFL. His lone kick return touchdown against the Saints was 102 yards, the longest in the NFL this season. His 30.2 yards per return also ranks second in the NFL.

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