15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: Counting down the biggest contributors

We counted down the 15 Most Impactful Bears from the 2022 season. See our roundup here:

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Here at Bears Wire, we counted down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We recapped their 2022 season and looked ahead to how they factor into 2023.

From impact rookies to coaches to veterans taking a step forward, we’ve rounded up our most impactful contributors from the 2022 season.

15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 1 Justin Fields

Justin Fields was the team’s most electrifying player and somehow made a 3-14 season exciting. He’s our No. 1 Most Impactful Bear of 2022.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2023.

It should come as no surprise that Fields lands the top spot on our list, considering he was the team’s most electrifying player and somehow made a 3-14 season exciting.

15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 2 Eddie Jackson

Eddie Jackson turned back the clock and enjoyed a renaissance season. He’s our No. 2 Most Impactful Bear of 2022.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space ($118 million) and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2023.

At No. 2 is Eddie Jackson, who not only enjoyed a renaissance year, but provided needed stability in the secondary.

15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 3 Matt Eberflus

Head coach Matt Eberflus got the most out of a weak roster. He’s our No. 3 Most Impactful Bear of 2022.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space ($118 million) and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2023.

Next up at No. 3 is head coach Matt Eberflus, who got the most out of a weak roster in his first season.

15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 4 Luke Getsy

Luke Getsy helped unleash Justin Fields’ potential on offense, which lands him at No. 4 in our Most Impactful Bears of 2022.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space ($118 million) and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2023.

At No. 4 is our first coach on the list, Luke Getsy, who helped unleash the potential of Fields and the running game midway through the season with his key offensive adjustments.

15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 5 Ryan Poles

GM Ryan Poles set up the Bears for success in 2023. He’s our No. 5 Most Impactful Bear of 2022.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space ($118 million) and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2023.

Kicking off the top five is none other than Poles himself, who tore the whole roster down and set Chicago up for success looking ahead to 2023.

15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 6 Teven Jenkins

Teven Jenkins was a man without a position in August and became the best lineman on the team. He’s our No. 6 Most Impactful Bear of 2022.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space ($118 million) and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2023.

Coming in at No. 6 is Teven Jenkins, a player who was seemingly without a position in August, but wound up becoming the team’s best offensive lineman by October.

15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 7 Jaquan Brisker

Next up in our 15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022 is rookie Jaquan Brisker, who was the team’s most impactful rookie.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space ($118 million) and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2023.

Next up at No. 7 is safety Jaquan Brisker, who served as the perfect complement to Eddie Jackson and was Chicago’s most impactful rookie.

15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 8 Jack Sanborn

Our No. 8 Most Impactful Bear is Jack Sanborn, an undrafted rookie who became one of the team’s best defenders.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space ($118 million) and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2023.

At No. 8 is linebacker Jack Sanborn, a player no one expected to be as impactful as he was when the year began, but quickly became a key member on defense.

15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022: No. 9 Cole Kmet

Next up in our 15 Most Impactful Bears of 2022 is Cole Kmet, who had a breakout season as one of Justin Fields’ most reliable weapons.

The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season, where they finished 3-14 and lost their final 10 games of the year. But the future is bright heading into this 2023 offseason, as GM Ryan Poles has the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, a boatload of salary cap space ($118 million) and a franchise quarterback in Justin Fields.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down our 15 Most Impactful Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2023.

Next up at No. 9 is tight end Cole Kmet, who had a breakout season as one of Justin Fields’ most reliable weapons in 2022.