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Here is proof that the'85 defense was the best: the defense outscored the opponent's offense during the playoffs.

The 1985 Bears were ridiculous! I was a Miami Dolphins fan, I would have liked to see the Dolphins play them in the Super Bowl, but New England beat us.....they were totally overmatched.

The 1974,75,78,79 Pittsburgh Steelers has a even more better defense.4 Super Bowls in 6 seasons.They were 14-4 in the playoffs from 1972-79.

TO BAD SINGLETARY CAN'T BE THE BEARS DEFENSIVE COACH NOW. IF HE COULD HE COULD'VE CAME IN AND TAUGHT THEM TO PLAY THE 46 DEFENSE THE GREATEST DEFENSE EVER. SINGLETARY HAS THE BLUEPRINTS IN HIS BRIEF CASE HE CARRYS. REST IN PARADISE BUDDY GREATEST DEFENSIVE COACH EVER.

The rage that defense played with is still unmatched. It was all pride, guts and ego for that team. The way they came into the Super Bowl and steamrolled through the Pats is just... unreal. Had they not taken their starters out and kept going at it, it would have been three straight shutouts. Greatest defense and team by far.

I don’t know about the greatest team in history ? Alots of other legendary teams might have something to say about, I would say one of most memorable teams , but they did lose one game to Danny Marino that year 😮😢 a Monday night game away from home and they look very mortal in that game 😮😢

One of the few great teams in history that knew how great they were in the moment, and enjoyed it which is a blessing. So many reflect back and "Wish" they enjoyed the moment, that team enjoyed the moment. Shame they didn't win the appropriate number of championships... All because they had what Jimmy and Jerry had in Dallas, leaders with huge Ego that had to get all the credit.... That's what ultimately made the Patriots a long lasting dynasty, Kraft was humble enough to stay out of the way, even though he was/is one of the top 5 owners in sports history. This is coming from a Dolphin fan, so not biased, just honest opinions.

1976 Steelers and 1977 Falcons were better defenses.

Thanks for the memories Danimal! Best team in my 60 years. (Should’ve won 2 😉)

No celebration after the win, Space Shuttle blew up!

Best defence ???? ONE YEAR WOUNDER .They distroyed the team with inside egos starting with Dicka.

Yep , razorback Dan Hampton. ❤

As a life-long Vikings fan I hated that era. Chicago was so dominant over about a 5-year period. They really should’ve had at least one other, if not a third, Super Bowl with that core group.

Name me another defensive coach of a super bowl winning team! (There were 19 of them before buddy Ryan!)

Thank You for making my Childhood great Dan

That team was one of a kind. The only hiccup was Shula's offensive mind on that defense. `85 was and will be Da Bears. This coming from a dyed in the wool Falcon fan. Y'all were great.

I love you big Dan !!!!

How can you not give Walter Peyton the ball on the goaline? William Perry gets the touchdown carry.

The 1996 Green Bay Packers would stomp the 1985 Bears.

I am a loyal Bears fan to the core, though I’m still frustrated the organization could only get 1 championship out of that incredible team. Belichick kept it together Year after year after year. There’s the difference, leadership. And Ryan was part of the debacle, he was an asshole.

Even with his bum knees that didn't diminish Hampton's abilities in the game, maybe just slow him down a bit.

Buddy Ryan was the most overrated NFL coach of all time! He never won a playoff game as a head coach. He would refuse to shake the hand of the opposing coach if he lost the game. The guy had no class, and was a loser.

I remember a head coach who was too arrogant for his own good & honestly did the least with the most.

Greatest? What happened when you met the Dolphins and Dan Marino?

How about and on Big Jimbo Covet and Emory Moorehead

Dan I have always liked you and still do, but as far as stats maybe the Bears do seem like the greatest defense as you call yourselves but I would not say the greatest ever. You guys won the SB ONE TIME! That does not in my book make you the greatest ever. There have been other teams that have gown to the big game and have gone back again and won. The Bears are one of the only that did it in 1985 but after that king time. Yes you can say the 2006 team but we all know what happen there. IMO the Steelers with the "Steel Curtain" and back to back SB wins like they did are one of the greatest defense's of all time. Just my opinion.

Hey Dananimal, thanks for buying me that beer at The River

The Bears were phenomenal in 1985 but does anyone remember what happened on December 2? The only team that went undefeated in 1972 torched them that day.

Big Dan the greatest to play the game!

That was the last time I've ever seen 2 coaches carried off the football field at same time!! Danimal still looks like he could get to a few more QB's too!! BEAR DOWN CHICAGO!! RIP WALTER.

1986 Giants

One more thing, Im still pissed Buddy left, and Im still pissed Ditka went to New Orleans-almost moved there because if it. Bears in the spirit of Halas, Ditka, Luckman, and those incredible men of the '85 Bears ended for me ad a Bears fan.

In 1985, I watched every game. True-best defense in the history of the game. I comment when watching todays NFL commenting " Where is Buddy Ryan and defense of the '85 bears today?"

I was 16 playing football at OPRF. The coach, the late great, Orrie Noth took us to Wrigley Field to watch the bears beat the Giants.

Dan was a cool guy in high school. He rode a Harley Sportster, played guitar and sang Rock n Roll Hoochie Koo during the school's talent show. He was huge, but soft-spoken, humble and smart. Class of '75, Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, Ark. Go Red Devils!

Great season. Unfortunately, they could never duplicate it. As LC Greenwood liked to say, "A lot of teams win it once."

Cannot stand the bears but I have to say. That team was one of the best to EVER take the field.

We let Miami win............(now just sit back and wait)

Loved Danimal!!!

In my estimation,the four greatest defenses are: '72 Dolphins,'00 Ravens,'85 Bears,'86 Giants.

this team had it all.

Buddy Ryan was a fucking jerk of a person.

85 Bears were the greatest team in history but the 2007 Patriots would have given them a battle!

God how we all loved Hampton!

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I wouldn't call the '85 Bears the greatest team in NFL history because they did have one loss against the Dolphins. Now if they would've went undefeated that year, then they'd have a stronger argument. But with all due respect, their defense was one of the very best I've ever seen in my time. They were SO DOMINATE. UNBELIEVABLE.

These Guys are So Awesome!!! Monsters of The Midway 4Ever!!!🏈🔥💕

"Strength is not my weakness"; "Looks like Tarzan plays like Jane". just a few quotes from Danimal

I'll never forget a picture of Hampton in his rookie year. He was getting triple teamed.

That was the greatest defense to play the game. They played hard every down. The Steelers in the 70s are second and Ravens in their run third. We don’t see these types of defenses now because the NFL wants offense and bent the rules that way.