Flutie was a complete waste of time for The Bears. He played in 4 games and only started one, and was consequently traded in 87'. This was the start of downhill football in Chicago. They led a division that was weak with nothing to compare themselves to. They would meet their match in the playoffs, and loose early on in every playoff appearance for the remainder of the decade. This is also the beginning of Mike Ditka's insufferable reign of terror, where he rarely spoke without ending in a screaming match over one thing or another. It was also the start of Mike McCaskey believing that HE was the reason for The Bears success. What a little rat he was. Imagine being fired by your own Mom. Both Ditka & McCaskey believed THEY were the "stars" of The Bears, they were both wrong. There isn't much to look forward to after all these things began to happen. The "Dave Wannstedt Years" was truly the Dark Ages of the team. I had to sit through a lot of these years without guys like Payton around to make things tolerable. Nice to look back and see a remnant of their greatness as a team. Thanks for the post!
The egos finally got the best of the Bears and injuries especially to McMahon were the downfall. The defense was even better in 1986 but yet the Charles Martin hit knocked McMahon out for the rest of the year. Flutie was was over his head until he went to Canada and then came back a better QB in Buffalo. He was miles better than Rob Johnson. Still, the Bears should have at least been playing in a Super Bowl in 87 or 88. The thing is that in 87 the Bears had a 14-0 lead against the Redskins in the divisional game and let it slip away. The offense faltered and allowed Darrell Green that punt return. Then in 88 all the stars aligned and then the offense fell flat against the 49ers who came in prepared. It was always the defense that held the team together from 84 to 88. Just the offense lacked fire power and even though McMahon did win a majority of his starts, he was always hurt and now he's suffering the effects of CTE.
@@redmustangredmustang McMahon really was the key to that offenses success, his body just gave out after all those serious injuries. I don't think he has CTE, since that can't be diagnosed before death. I know he did have a neck problem and he has gotten that worked out with some specialists in NY. Those guys sacrificed their bodies for our amusement, I'm grateful that I got a chance to see it.
the funny thing is that it only made it 42--7 then. Steve Young sadly wasn't the hall of fame QB or anywhere near starting QB material until really 1992 when he finally got his chance to start. Sad thing is that the Cowboys got the best of him in 92 and 93 and then Favre got the best of him in 95 and 96.
That was the second and final touchdown of Vince Heflin's career. What a memorable way to score. I do not know if it holds the record for the longest offensive fumble recovery for a touchdown but NFL history, but I bet it's up there.
If for some reason Montana couldn’t play in the ‘88 nfc title game I wonder how sf would’ve done w/ young at qb instead esp how cold it was, by that time he still couldn’t deliver road wins
Bucs had the same record in 85 and 86, but the 86 team was far and away worse. The 85 team played harder and closer games that they shoulda won as they had won 6 games (should’ve won more than that) in 84. Likely because they had mostly been players McKay had drafted. Leeman Bennett was a dud.
Bears offense, or lack thereof, was their undoing in the playoffs that year. Couldn't score points. With a healthy Jim McMahon, they probably win the game against Washington. Eh, what could have been?! That question will haunt us Bears fans (that are old enough to recall the 80's) until the day we die.
I sometimes look back and wonder what could have been if the Bears would have drafted Marino or Kelley in 83 , 😢
Thanks again for adding these Bears games!!!! It's awesome! Love seeing these games! Keep em' coming my man! This was a 48-14 Punking!
I believe this is Week 14 1986 Tampa Bay at Chicago
Correct. This is also the game where the Bucs scored on funky fumble return after the Bears got an interception and then got to cute.
Flutie was a complete waste of time for The Bears. He played in 4 games and only started one, and was consequently traded in 87'. This was the start of downhill football in Chicago. They led a division that was weak with nothing to compare themselves to. They would meet their match in the playoffs, and loose early on in every playoff appearance for the remainder of the decade. This is also the beginning of Mike Ditka's insufferable reign of terror, where he rarely spoke without ending in a screaming match over one thing or another. It was also the start of Mike McCaskey believing that HE was the reason for The Bears success. What a little rat he was. Imagine being fired by your own Mom. Both Ditka & McCaskey believed THEY were the "stars" of The Bears, they were both wrong. There isn't much to look forward to after all these things began to happen. The "Dave Wannstedt Years" was truly the Dark Ages of the team. I had to sit through a lot of these years without guys like Payton around to make things tolerable. Nice to look back and see a remnant of their greatness as a team. Thanks for the post!
The egos finally got the best of the Bears and injuries especially to McMahon were the downfall. The defense was even better in 1986 but yet the Charles Martin hit knocked McMahon out for the rest of the year. Flutie was was over his head until he went to Canada and then came back a better QB in Buffalo. He was miles better than Rob Johnson. Still, the Bears should have at least been playing in a Super Bowl in 87 or 88. The thing is that in 87 the Bears had a 14-0 lead against the Redskins in the divisional game and let it slip away. The offense faltered and allowed Darrell Green that punt return. Then in 88 all the stars aligned and then the offense fell flat against the 49ers who came in prepared. It was always the defense that held the team together from 84 to 88. Just the offense lacked fire power and even though McMahon did win a majority of his starts, he was always hurt and now he's suffering the effects of CTE.
@@redmustangredmustang McMahon really was the key to that offenses success, his body just gave out after all those serious injuries. I don't think he has CTE, since that can't be diagnosed before death. I know he did have a neck problem and he has gotten that worked out with some specialists in NY. Those guys sacrificed their bodies for our amusement, I'm grateful that I got a chance to see it.
It was nice to see the Bears score more than 13 points.
That offense was disgraceful. Disgraceful.
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WAH WAH WAH....
the funny thing is that it only made it 42--7 then. Steve Young sadly wasn't the hall of fame QB or anywhere near starting QB material until really 1992 when he finally got his chance to start. Sad thing is that the Cowboys got the best of him in 92 and 93 and then Favre got the best of him in 95 and 96.
That was the second and final touchdown of Vince Heflin's career. What a memorable way to score. I do not know if it holds the record for the longest offensive fumble recovery for a touchdown but NFL history, but I bet it's up there.
Rough day for Steve Young
Two biggest blunders in Tampa Bay Bucs history:
1. Trading away Steve Young
2. Drafting Vinny Testaverde #1 overall in '87.
Start of came under 40 degrees the Bucs were screwed. Dont think they won a cold weather game until mid to late 90s.
If for some reason Montana couldn’t play in the ‘88 nfc title game I wonder how sf would’ve done w/ young at qb instead esp how cold it was, by that time he still couldn’t deliver road wins
Bears fan here......Bears weren't winning NFC Title game in '88 because the offense was inferior to the Niners' defense.
Bucs had the same record in 85 and 86, but the 86 team was far and away worse. The 85 team played harder and closer games that they shoulda won as they had won 6 games (should’ve won more than that) in 84. Likely because they had mostly been players McKay had drafted. Leeman Bennett was a dud.
Bears offense, or lack thereof, was their undoing in the playoffs that year. Couldn't score points. With a healthy Jim McMahon, they probably win the game against Washington. Eh, what could have been?! That question will haunt us Bears fans (that are old enough to recall the 80's) until the day we die.