Frazier is in his fourth season as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the Minnesota Vikings. Miami allowed just one touchdown in Super Bowl VIII, as Miami's defense played a massive role in the Dolphins going a combined 32-2 during the '72-73 seasons. The Bears' iconic 46 defense (named after the jersey number of former Bears' safety, Doug Plank), led by mercurial defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, was an "attack from all angles" scheme that resulted in, arguably, one of the greatest overall team defenses in league history. Bart - This is a Hebrew name that means furrow. section: | slug: ranking-the-greatest-unit-nicknames-in-nfl-history-steel-curtain-doomsday-orange-crush-among-all-time-best | sport: football | route: article_single.us | [12], In the season opener against the Bucs, the Bears defense seemed lost for much of the first half of the game by allowing 28 points, and trailed 2817 at halftime, but the offense was able to lead the Bears to a victory after Jim McMahon scored 3 touchdowns, with Matt Suhey scoring on another. Princeton vs. Creighton odds, prediction, betting trends for 2023 March He ended his career with single-season stints with Houston, Arizona and the New York Jets (1993-95). The former McNeese State standout spent three seasons in the NFL, all with the Bears. Brownie - Can be a good name for wild brown bears. It was unprecedented that the Bears had such a great regular season considering they were just 1-3 in the preseason. It symbolizes the first great era of Broncos football, an era that included the franchise's first trip to the Super Bowl. Sanders serves on the coaching staff of St. Charles-based Junior Rank, one of the nation's top youth-athlete talent evaluation services. He still competes in Masters athletics events, setting records in the 45- to 49-year-old age group in recent years in the 100 and 200 meters. See the sights from the festivities in Canton Ohio as Brian Urlacher received his gold jacket, rode in the HOF parade, and spoke at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Cowboys' original "Doomsday" defense led the franchise to its first Super Bowl win. Hammer'' seems appropriate. Anderson caught just four passes (including one for a touchdown) in two seasons in the NFL, both with the Bears. He was a rookie during the Super Bowl-winning 1985 season and had the distinction of wearing the same jersey number as Hall of Famer Dick Butkus (which was eventually retired in 1994). [15] In return for 49ers coach Bill Walshs idea of sending lineman Guy McIntyre in as fullback the season before, Mike Ditka sent in rookie William Perry, but as a runner rather than a blocker. ", "1985 Bears-Dolphins on Monday Night Football: A perfect season evaporated", "Monday Night Football MNF's Greatest Games: Chicago-Miami 1985", "Taking a Look in the Bears History Book: Wilber Marshall, Part 1", "1985 Chicago Bears' dominated New York Giants in playoff opener, proving they were locked in for Super ending ESPN Chicago", Brennan, Christine. - Dick Chapura: Tank. Has been involved in several business ventures since retiring, including his current job as a real estate developer in Wisconsin and Illinois. The selection of Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus in the first round of the 1965 draft remains the only time a team has selected two Hall of Fame players in the first round of one draft. 1985 Chicago Bears Roster & Players | Pro-Football-Reference.com In addition to involvement in various charities and businesses (including owning Shaun Gayle LLC, a marketing, promotion and talent representation firm), he has spent the past several seasons as an analyst on NFL broadcasts that air on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. During the season, Dent had 17 sacks. The Bears subsequently drove 59 yards in 10 plays, featuring a 24-yard reception by Suhey, to score on McMahon's 2-yard touchdown run to increase their lead, 203. Greatest Show on Turf: Explosive Rams teams led by Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner. Here is a rundown on the Bear players and their pet nicknames: - Mark Bortz: Bortzilla (as in Godzilla). He was promoted to his current position of associate head coach/linebackers coach in 2008. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Taylor's NFL career was short: one season with the Bears (1985) and another with the San Diego Chargers (1986). With an offense led by quarterback Jim McMahon and running back Walter Payton, the Bears ran roughshod over the league that year with a 15-1 regular season record and an easy 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots . The Bears had allowed 212 yards in the first half, but eventually allowed only 95 in the second half. Perry held out until August 5, when he signed a four-year, $1.35million contract. Bell and Harris would eventually hold out for the season. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Since retiring from coaching, he has owned and operated radio stations and founded Reel EZ Display, a Chicago-based company. The Best NFL Defensive Unit Nicknames - Bleacher Report '85 Bears: The Perfect Storm - Bleacher Report Even though he was listed on the 1985 roster, he did not play because of injuries and eventually retired. "Mama's Boy Otis" has been involved in a number of ventures in business, film and broadcasting since his retirement from the NFL in 1989. However, Mike Ditka lured Stanfel out of retirement to join him with the Saints for the second time in Stanfel's career. Cup of coffee Bears: "The Red Rifle" Andy Dalton (#73) "Riverboat" Ron Rivera (#47) Marion "The Barbarian" Barber (#41) Craig "Ironhead" Heyward (#20) No doubt many fans will disagree with the placement of some of these Chicago Bears icons on the list. The whole team just had a swag to them, and it was electrifying! @Nelly_Mo on the 1999 St. Louis Rams #NFL100: NFL 100 GREATEST TEAMS on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/NRnlr52AkA, The NFL was growing in popularity in the '60s, which might be why this nickname is still revered by generations of football fans. Through the NFL's first 102 seasons, several units were so memorable that a nickname was bestowed upon them. 1985 Chicago Bears roster However, the Bears had the last laugh against their hated rival, winning 1610, and Perry scored his first career receiving touchdown along the way. I think it's the same reason people look with disfavor on the Raiders. Hall of Famers Walter Payton, Mike Singletary and Dan Hampton, . William "the Refrigerator" Perry was brought on to score on offense, as he had done twice in the regular season. We're family, man. Page was flanked by fellow Hall of Famer Carl Eller, Jim Marshall and Gary Larsen. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He was named to his current position as senior director of business development in 2001. Combined, Page, Eller and Marshall tallied an astounding 412.5 sacks during their careers. Glen ''Koz'' Kozlowski is also known as. The '85 Bears defense was filled with superstars, which added to their must-see TV allure. The quote was from Vikings Pro Bowl running back Chuck Foreman during Super Bowl IX. Camarillo, who punted 4 times in the first half, managed to pin the Bears back at their own 4-yard line with a Super Bowl record 62-yard punt. But the "Monsters of the Midway" moniker didn't allude to a particular unit during that point in time. Later, the Dolphins would increase their lead to 3110. Mike Ditka set the tone, as he told the team that this was their year. For those unaware, the 1985 Chicago Bears are widely considered to be among the best football teams to ever hit the gridiron. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. Riggins ran for 168 yards on a Super Bowl record 38 carries in the victory over the Dolphins. America's Team: Nickname given to the Cowboys of the 1970s due to their nationwide popularity. Don't click on the links if they infuriate you. This might be the coolest nickname in NFL history. He moved to the Bears (his longest tenure, 11 seasons, from 1982 to '92), where he served in a variety of roles including special teams coach, defensive assistant, tight ends coach and assistant to the head coach. The late Jim Finks, the former Bears general manager, recruited Earley to move with him from the Vikings to the Bears in 1974. Well, the Bears have their share of colorful nicknames, a tradition that really took off during the 1985 Super Bowl season. Van Horne lives in the Chicago suburbs and can be found occasionally at sports memorabilia and autograph sessions, as well as being a regular at the annual Bears' fan convention. His tenure with Indy ironically culminated with a Super Bowl XLI win over the Bears, earning him a second Super Bowl ring. Sweetness. He also can be heard regularly as an analyst on the Bears on WSCR-AM 670. The Punky QB. He amassed an impressive 1,488 career tackles, 885 of which were solo efforts. Record: 15-1-0, 1st in The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Buddy - Can be a common name for your kid. The unit was at its apex during the 1974 playoffs. Eason became the first Super Bowl starting quarterback to fail to complete a pass, going 0 for 6 attempts. Even though he speaks with a German-style accent, he was born and raised on Chicago's north side. One play turned the game, a 99-yard kickoff return by Willie Gault. New England receiver Stephen Starring returned 7 kickoffs for 153 yards and caught 2 passes for 39 yards. He also had several coaching stints in the Canadian Football League before joining the St. Louis Rams as a scout in 2007, a position he holds today. He recovered 17 fumbles in his career. and their last win at San Francisco until 2014 at Levi's Stadium. LaRue spent 16 years with the Bears as secondary coach. Both teams struggled to a 3-3 halftime score as Indianapolis actually outgained Chicago in the half. After the ensuing kickoff, New England lost 13 yards in 3 plays and had to punt again, but got the ball back with great field position when defensive back Raymond Clayborn recovered a fumble from Suhey at their own 46-yard line. Although Fullback Tony Collins was the Patriots leading rusher, he was limited to just 4 yards on 3 carries, and caught 2 passes for 19 yards. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [35] Coupled with a solid backfield anchored by safeties Gary Fencik (FS) and Dave Duerson (22), and a defensive line that included future Hall of Famers Richard Dent (#95) and Dan "Danimal" Hampton (#99), along with the gritty Steve McMichael (#76) and breakout media superstar rookie, William "The Refrigerator" Perry (#72), the Bears were famous (or infamous) for getting to the quarterback early and often and completely disrupting their opponent's offensive game plans. FIFTH ROW: Fred Caito, Willie Gault (83), Brian Bashnagel (84), Dennis McKinnon (85), Brad Anderson (86), Emery Moorehead (87), Pat Dunsmore (88), Mitch Krenk (89), Richard Dent (95), Keith. Washington's powerful offensive line paved the way to three titles and four Super Bowl appearances. He has a coaching record of 136-110 and is 5-6 in postseason play, including a loss to the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV. The Bears and Nike teamed up with Rello and Joe Freshgoods of Fat Tiger Workshop to open a pop-up shop this weekend featuring an exclusive line of Bears gear at Legacy Made Chicago in West Town. Fuller hit Ken Margerum for a 19-yard touchdown, but that would be the last score of the night for the Bears. Chicago Bears Claim Two Of Top 10 Best Nicknames In NFL History Still, he wasn't idle that season, serving as an assistant to then-defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan. Suhey played fullback for the Bears from 1980-89 and was the primary blocker for Walter Payton. "I couldn't believe, if you look at the '85 team, that Walter Payton was the first person to pass away," said Gary Fencik, a Bears safety from 1976-87. He left the team to join his family's auto dealership business in the north suburbs, where he's believed to still live today. Since retiring following the 1994 season, Bortz has lived in the north suburbs and spends much of his time with his family, making public appearances and also farming. Frazier had six interceptions during the 1985 season and unfortunately suffered a career ending during the second half of the Super Bowl. A world-class runner and hurdler, he qualified for the 1980 men's Olympic track team, but the U.S. boycotted those games in Moscow. The unit helped turn the Rams from an irrelevant team to a title contender by the end of the decade. 1 / 10 Legion of Boom: Current Seahawks secondary led by Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas. Pro Football Hall of Fame. A track and football star at Oregon State, the former Bears cornerback resides in Temecula, Calif., where he owns "The Speed Doctor," a private training service dedicated to improving speed and conditioning for athletes of all ages in several Southern California counties. He also is on the board of directors of Innovative Designs Inc. That tenure included stops at Notre Dame, Cal, the Philadelphia Eagles, the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints before he initially wrapped up his coaching career with the Bears. Marshall's story is indeed one of the sadder ones on the Bears. After shutting out their first two playoff opponents, the Bears famously embarrassed the New England Patriots. The Jets' lack of postseason success is what ultimately led to them not being higher on this list. Tight end, 1961-1966Head coach, 1982-1992. It just created a hailstorm of publicity. Haupt was a longtime defensive line coach and coordinator. We will promote things to help pay for everything.