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!
Hampton is one of those guys you had to watch every week to understand just how f***in dominant he truly was. Noone really talks about him in the national sports media, but, as someone who watched him every week during his career, he was the real anchor of that defense. This man was so damn strong and so determined. I think he ought to be the first name mentioned when people talk about the '85 Bears defense. Thanks for all the fun times Danimal!
100% correct. This man was a freaking badass and HAD to be doubled. Hampton opened up everything for the Bears 85 defense. As great as Dent, Singletary, and the entire front 7 was Hampton was the key. Just a tremendous, tremendous, football player.
Agree. He was a beast out there. The Bears defense was still dominant for years after 1985 but they needed excellent QB play through the playoffs. McMahon being body slammed in 1986 was huge & paved the way for the ‘86 Giants. But I still remember the Bears defense as late as 1988 being just as effective as ever. Even after that it was never a walk in the park for offenses. I love the video of Singletary talking about someone needing to knock out the young Packers QB in 1992, Brett Favre!!
Dan Hampton is a stand-up guy. He let you know where you stood with him at all times. Even Neal Anderson will tell you that to this very day. And that's how the Bears from 1985 roll.
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 watched Walters career as a kid and again mostly through TH-cam as well as the defense from around 76' to 85'. Payton and that defense are the greatest of all time. All those years I could not see anyone more of a complete football player than Payton. I cannot see any defense including the Steelers EVER do what what they did and not just in 85'. It's unbelievable and will not happen again.
Can you imagine Payton on a good team in his prime? He spent 9 years with diddly squat. The man had no weaknesses. We're talking 25K yards from scrimmage easily on a team with 2 pro bowl lineman.
Ryan was Defensive Line Coach for the Jets in 1968...who had the biggest upset in SB history over the 16 point favorite Baltimore Colts in January, 1969.
I've never seen this clip before. I'd heard different versions of that team meeting, but never this one. What a great player Hampton was. And that team was a great one.
As a young man I didn’t appreciate how good they were, don’t know what you got till it’s gone, Bears have only been back to the Super Bowl once and that didn’t end well. That 85 team could have won a few more super bowl if not for injuries
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.
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.
What a great team. Never to be matched again. I just don’t care what sports writers say or do. Unmatched talent on the defense and a offense with Walter Payton , Jim McMane , Dennis Gentry, and the list Gordon and on. Thanks to the best team I’ve ever watched destroy any offense or team trying to stop Da 85 Bears.
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.
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?"
Great respect for Dan Hampton but as a Dolphins' fan what I remember most is that '85 Monday night game when Dwight Stephenson pancaked The Fridge so many times the Bears defense started rotating every one of their starters over center, including Dan Hampton on a number of snaps...result; Dwight rag dolled him just like every other DL the Bears rotated over him that night. Dwight Stephenson is the reason the Bears got dominated that night. If you want to see what the best center in NFL history looks like throw that tape on some time.
@@macmclain1350 Very true but as a Dolphins fan it was so sweet to be the team to keep you from going undefeated. Bottom line the Bears 46 defense got exposed by Miami's three WR sets with Dan's quick release doing the damage. Just was not a good matchup for the bears, but NE knew us well and just nipped us in the AFC Championship game so you got to pound on them for an easy SB win. It was the perfect matchup for you guys.
@@stevefowler2112 Ryan was too stubborn in that game and refused to play any nickel at all. Ryan insisted on having LB Wilbur Marshall try to cover a shifty Nat Moore. Ditka was screaming at Ryan to change it up but he refused.
Dwight’s shoulder got dislocated and he would go out, put it in, come back and it would pop out. This happened a few times during the game. He was hero of the game as he was fearless, and refused to sit out as he handled whoever came at him with one arm, courage and leverage. Best center ever in the NFL. And at 280 or so lbs. His play allowed Dan to make those throws. #57.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I agree. The Bears would've destroyed them & gotten revenge for that one loss. I still to this day wish that Super Bowl was between the Bears & Dolphins.
@@TL2354 To put and end to anybody questioning that the 1985 Chicago Bears were the best NFL Team ever because they lost that one game to the Miami Dolphins and that they were a far superior team to the Miami Dolphin Team that beat them in that one game.
I always regarded Hamptom and Singletary as the leaders of that defense. The others guys were truly amazing, but Hampton and Singletary were just different in some way.
They weren't the greatest team ever, but the defense might have been. It was definitely Top 3 defense ever. The team as a whole was probably Top 20 of all time.
Can't say that the Bears defense was ultimately better than the Steel Curtain because of how long that defense was dominant for, but you can definitely make the case that the best single season defense should go to the '85 Bears! They allowed only 10 points in their 3 playoff games and even Bill Parcells himself said that was the best defense he ever faced and he's the kind of guy that exaggerate things!
Joseph Harris bill parcells never faced the 2000 ravens. If you wanna talk longevity on defense how bout 2000-2012. Sure there were a couple of off seasons because of offense but from a sustained perspective they were always in the mix and until the year they won the Super Bowl the second time ironically they were always top 10 usually top 5. Honestly they’re still not bad just get injured when it matters sadly.
The best defense i ever saw was the 85 Bears!!!The Ravens defense in 2000 was incredible!!!! As great as the Ravens defense was in 2000, the 85 Bears were even better!!
greatriffishere the bears d wasn’t great and they didn’t contend for 12 years after their historic year though. Marvin Lewis left and they were still great. When buddy Ryan left the Bears were finished.
Matt Beeman the ravens were a DOMINANT D from 2000 to 2012 man. Who had a top ten d for that long? It’s clear that team philosophy is key. Heck the last couple years they became dominant again. No matter who’s playing or coaching they put a dominant defense on the field. That’s a REAL defensive culture. Buddy took that culture to philly and the bears floundered.
They were good my only argument is they were one and done pittsburgs defense was together longer and has more championships so does Dallas and san Fran I concur it was a great defense but like mist in the wind here and gone I just wish they would have stayed together longer and won at least 2 more times but they honestly have my respect!
Bears were top 5 in total defense through 79,80,83,84, and 85. All but one of those years they ranked in the top 3 statistically. They were so dominant in 1985 people seem to sleep on the fact the Bears had a great defense for close to a decade. Their rush defense was consistent throughout the 80s. It was their pass defense that staggered.
@@sturock2000 stats don't mean anything if you don't win I thought they had a great chance to beat the niners in 88 nfv championship but they got embarrassed had but like I said a great defense I just wish they would have won more but McMahon did get hurt had and was never ever the same after that!
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 😮😢
That’s why people wanted them to play them again bc McMahon was out that game. Game would have been different if he wasn’t out most likely. It’s a shame they couldn’t play each other again
85 Bears were the best team in franchise history but not NFL history. A one hit wonder like the Bears Shuffle song,, they were a supernova not meant to last. Losing Buddy the following season to Philadelphia was the biggest blow to this team’s chances of becoming a dynasty in the league. Ditka was not as loved as Buddy was, and his coaching record after he did not have Buddy as D coordinator is an indication of that.
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.
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 GREATEST TEAM IN HISTORY? "Danimal"....you were STACKED with Talent...ON BOTH SIDES of the Line Of Scrimmage. Had ARGUABLY The Best Running Back, The Best Defensive End of his time,(Dent) an INCREDIBLE DEFENSIVE COACH(The Buddster)......AND DEFENSE.......Linebackers to a MAN that would KNOCK YOU INTO NEXT WEEK. (Singletary&Co.) A FULL-BLOWN RADICAL QUATERBACK(JimMcmahon) A MASCOT WHO ACTUALLY PLAYED ON DEFENSE AND OFFENSE.....(Fridge) TRULY THE BEST COLLECTION OF "CHARACTERS" IN HISTORY...... AND I WAS REALLY THINKIN ABOUT....SURE, WHY NOT? MAAAAYBE THEY COULD QUALIFY AS THE BEST TEAM IN HISTORY.....BUT I KEEP STOPPING JUST A LITTLE BIT SHORT....... YOU SEE THERE WAS THIS MONDAY NIGHT IN MIAMI........ WITH HISTORY RIDING ON THE LINE.....ONE TEAM WITH AN "ICONIC" COACH AND THE ONLY ONE TO EVER GO "UNDEFEATED" IN THE REGULAR SEASON TO DEFEND AND.....WELL.......PEOPLE THROW AROUND THE TERM "EPIC" A LITTLE TOO LOOSELY THESE DAYS FOR MY TASTE, BUT THAT GAME TRULY EARNED THAT DESCRIPTION. SORRY Danimal....Your Team was EVERY BIT OF EXCEPTIONAL BUT NOT QUITE THE GREATEST IN HISTORY......OOOOOR THEY WOULD HAVE WON....THAT...GAME., THE ONE THAT WOULD HAVE ENDED ALL SPECULATION AND DISCUSSION. YOU WERE STILL REMARKABLE and we LOVED WATCHING YOU DO YOUR THING. YOU WERE THE ELITE AT YOUR POSITION, AND DAMN NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO BLOCK.
Depends on who's rules they play by. If they play by the '85 season's rules, sure they win, but if they play by current NFL rules they don't because it negates their defense and it's physicality for intimidation. It's a totally different game today, defenses have largely been de-fanged and the running game is much less of a factor.
I agree ..I have watched the NFL since 1981 and the Defense was the BEST but the offense was average at best and the 84/85 49ers would win in Frisco but lose in Chi-Town ...fact ! Neutral site .....49ers protect Joe ....Niners win by 10 ....they were amazing for one year but Giants /Skins/49ERS took over the next yr ...so they couldn't be that GOOD .....Pitt in the 70s ...Dallas in the 70s ...Niners in 89/90 were better but for one yr ...Da Bears owned the world and should've gone 16-0 and then 3-0 in playoffs but came close ...the one weakness was QB ...and Payton was getting old and Fridge helped in on the 3yd line TD .....but I enjoyed watching every minute and I still remember in college watching Miami beat them ...lol...but boy they were great on D but like I said ...the best TEAM .....Niners in 84/85 ....total package !
RB You do realize that offense went w/ McMahon was out there? Hell, I could make a case for them winning in '86 or '87. I'll give your 49ers '84 - that was a good team. Give me a healthy McMahon, and I would take your bet on the first part of your statement.
That was due to Ditka dumbass... Go look at Da' Bears W/L record from 86' to 91', as everyone always focuses on 85' season only. That defense was BEST EVER. Stats PROVE IT.
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!
Man's man
Hampton was still getting double teamed 10 years into his career, he was a beast.
The most ferocious Defensive Tackle that ever played the game. That was during the era when they played "smash-mouth-football."
@@brianvivickers3712 id say one of two. Randy White would be in the top two. I like Danimal Hampton.
DAMN STRAIGHT 👊✊💪🖐
He did all this mind you with no cartilage in his knees and a totally busted up body
The absolute best . He lined up everywhere on the line like JJ Watt did
Hampton is one of those guys you had to watch every week to understand just how f***in dominant he truly was. Noone really talks about him in the national sports media, but, as someone who watched him every week during his career, he was the real anchor of that defense. This man was so damn strong and so determined. I think he ought to be the first name mentioned when people talk about the '85 Bears defense. Thanks for all the fun times Danimal!
100% correct. This man was a freaking badass and HAD to be doubled. Hampton opened up everything for the Bears 85 defense. As great as Dent, Singletary, and the entire front 7 was Hampton was the key. Just a tremendous, tremendous, football player.
@@liamg2271 great work ethic!!!
Jj or dan?
Yeah. I saw this dude throw offensive lineman down with one arm play after play. Monster on D.
Agree. He was a beast out there. The Bears defense was still dominant for years after 1985 but they needed excellent QB play through the playoffs. McMahon being body slammed in 1986 was huge & paved the way for the ‘86 Giants. But I still remember the Bears defense as late as 1988 being just as effective as ever. Even after that it was never a walk in the park for offenses. I love the video of Singletary talking about someone needing to knock out the young Packers QB in 1992, Brett Favre!!
RIP Buddy Ryan. One of the best coaches ever! That '85 Bears team was phenomenal!
One of the best? Never won a playoff game as a head coach. If that's good to you then you are a loser with low standards
Dan Hampton is a stand-up guy. He let you know where you stood with him at all times. Even Neal Anderson will tell you that to this very day. And that's how the Bears from 1985 roll.
Singletary clearly thought of Buddy as a father
This team got me into nfl.. And I've been a bears fan ever since.. God bless buddy Ryan and Walter payton.. Bear down Chicago bears 💙💙💙💙
As a fellow Bears fan- my condolences 😂😂😭😭😭
That was a good team ! Iam not a bears fan but I appreciate good football .
85 bears greatests team in history and buddy greatest d coach rip buddy😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Even in Philadelphia, the guy is still loved
The Buddy "46" defense didn't look too good on Monday night against the Dolphins in '85...JS
@@stevefowler2112 Marino abused them
I'll never forget a picture of Hampton in his rookie year. He was getting triple teamed.
Thanks for the memories Danimal! Best team in my 60 years. (Should’ve won 2 😉)
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 watched Walters career as a kid and again mostly through TH-cam as well as the defense from around 76' to 85'. Payton and that defense are the greatest of all time. All those years I could not see anyone more of a complete football player than Payton. I cannot see any defense including the Steelers EVER do what what they did and not just in 85'. It's unbelievable and will not happen again.
Walter Payton
Greatest player in the history of the league
May he Rest In Peace
I agree fully. Payton was the best Running-back that ever lived.
Can you imagine Payton on a good team in his prime? He spent 9 years with diddly squat. The man had no weaknesses. We're talking 25K yards from scrimmage easily on a team with 2 pro bowl lineman.
Also the greatest human being that ever lived. Really miss him and think of Sweetness all the time.
😢
Never heard of Jim Brown, huh?
I loved this team. Mongo was my favorite player. GOD speed, Mongo
Ryan was Defensive Line Coach for the Jets in 1968...who had the biggest upset in SB history over the 16 point favorite Baltimore Colts in January, 1969.
Walt Michaels was the Jets DC then but who cares about facts
@@TL2354 Duly noted...fixed it...thx.
Love Dan's stories, and his post game analysis on WGN with a great from the NFL 1963 Championship Bears, Ed Obradovich.
Still think they should have won at least three Super Bowls with that team it was so good.
As a 49ers fan, I hated those Bears teams in the mid to late 80s. But after the 30 for 30, I had major respect for them
I've never seen this clip before. I'd heard different versions of that team meeting, but never this one. What a great player Hampton was. And that team was a great one.
As a young man I didn’t appreciate how good they were, don’t know what you got till it’s gone, Bears have only been back to the Super Bowl once and that didn’t end well. That 85 team could have won a few more super bowl if not for injuries
I was not a Bears fan either but I respect greatness and they were!
Legit bad ass! In that defense he was unstoppable. Good human & teammate
Buddy Ryan a classic in football
Buddy Ryan they should've put him in the hall of fame for best Defensive Coach NFL has ever had!!!
Classic loser
@@MrTeatreeoil Never won a playoff game as head coach. That's not close to HOF worthy you retard
Buddy Ryan was an egotistical asshole he is in hell where he truly belongs.
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.
Thanks for the memory
Bears Giants is the first NFL game I remember. Gosh that team was frightening.
I loved the 85 Bears awesome
Thank You for making my Childhood great Dan
These Guys are So Awesome!!! Monsters of The Midway 4Ever!!!🏈🔥💕
The 85 Bears are the most talked about NFL team. Fact.
I love you big Dan !!!!
Love Buddy Ryan and all those guys
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.
God how we all loved Hampton!
Buddy Ryan coulda been a great stand-up comic too!!
I know, all he had to do was tell everyone his playoff coaching record
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.
What a great team. Never to be matched again. I just don’t care what sports writers say or do. Unmatched talent on the defense and a offense with Walter Payton , Jim McMane , Dennis Gentry, and the list Gordon and on. Thanks to the best team I’ve ever watched destroy any offense or team trying to stop Da 85 Bears.
Big Dan the greatest to play the game!
Loved Danimal!!!
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.
The 80s had so many dominant NFC teams:
Bears, Niners, Giants, and Skins.
Yeah. From 1984-91 the Bears were the team to beat. Oh, and fuck the Packers.
We don't win that title without Dan. Absolute monster.
Dent got the MVP in Super Bowl XX. But Hampton set the tone.
We?
As a Viking fan I have no problem saying this was the most dominant team I had ever seen.
I think it was him in Tecmo bowl that was a complete beast. That whole defense was.
It was! I selected him to rush the passer every time. Walter Payton was unstoppable and I could never stop Eric Dickerson lol
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?"
Dan Hampton was the best player on that defense which says a lot.
Respect from a raider fan.
Him and Mongo
Awesome!!@
DANIMAL!
Hampton was a 1st ballot hall of famer.well deserved by the way
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.
I love buddy Ryan...:Philly
#99 Mr Dan Hampton DANIMAL rip John madden
Yep , razorback Dan Hampton. ❤
Hey Dananimal, thanks for buying me that beer at The River
Great respect for Dan Hampton but as a Dolphins' fan what I remember most is that '85 Monday night game when Dwight Stephenson pancaked The Fridge so many times the Bears defense started rotating every one of their starters over center, including Dan Hampton on a number of snaps...result; Dwight rag dolled him just like every other DL the Bears rotated over him that night. Dwight Stephenson is the reason the Bears got dominated that night. If you want to see what the best center in NFL history looks like throw that tape on some time.
@@macmclain1350 Very true but as a Dolphins fan it was so sweet to be the team to keep you from going undefeated. Bottom line the Bears 46 defense got exposed by Miami's three WR sets with Dan's quick release doing the damage. Just was not a good matchup for the bears, but NE knew us well and just nipped us in the AFC Championship game so you got to pound on them for an easy SB win. It was the perfect matchup for you guys.
@@stevefowler2112 Ryan was too stubborn in that game and refused to play any nickel at all. Ryan insisted on having LB Wilbur Marshall try to cover a shifty Nat Moore. Ditka was screaming at Ryan to change it up but he refused.
Did Marino win a Super Bowl?
@@us-Bahn Trent Dilfer won a Superbowl. Does that make him a better QB than Marino? The better team won head-to-head in 1985
Dwight’s shoulder got dislocated and he would go out, put it in, come back and it would pop out. This happened a few times during the game. He was hero of the game as he was fearless, and refused to sit out as he handled whoever came at him with one arm, courage and leverage. Best center ever in the NFL. And at 280 or so lbs. His play allowed Dan to make those throws. #57.
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.
Yes, they really needed the Dolphins to make it to the Super Bowl to show they could beat any kind of team. Damn shame actually.
@@Vinny.X Meh. The Dolphins got lucky. They lost to the Pats, which the Bears absolutely destroyed. That tells you it was a fluke.
The Da’Animal, one of the 🐐 of the game 🏈 💪🇺🇸
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.
I am a fan of the bears. The bears should have won more then one super bowl!
How can you not give Walter Peyton the ball on the goaline? William Perry gets the touchdown carry.
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.
"Strength is not my weakness"; "Looks like Tarzan plays like Jane". just a few quotes from Danimal
When you think you're having a bad day... Check out highlights from Super Bowl 20. Poor New England never had a chance
Pats QB Tony Eason essentially crapped his pants in that game.
One and done, Jets, Chiefs, Bears.
And the Bears came from behind to win that Super Bowl.
i remember the fog game and dan hampton on one leg was chasing randal cunnigham all over the field ..Danimal
Danimal was a great defensive tackle.
Cannot stand the bears but I have to say. That team was one of the best to EVER take the field.
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.
I wish the Dolphins would’ve beaten the pats and take on the Bears in that SB! That would’ve been epic!
I agree. The Bears would've destroyed them & gotten revenge for that one loss. I still to this day wish that Super Bowl was between the Bears & Dolphins.
Why?
@@TL2354 To put and end to anybody questioning that the 1985 Chicago Bears were the best NFL Team ever because they lost that one game to the Miami Dolphins and that they were a far superior team to the Miami Dolphin Team that beat them in that one game.
@@SuperPrince1007 I couldn't of said it better
I always regarded Hamptom and Singletary as the leaders of that defense. The others guys were truly amazing, but Hampton and Singletary were just different in some way.
No doubt in my mind for 1 year 1985 BEARS was the best team in nfl history
They really needed that Dolphins Super Bowl rematch to put the stamp on it.
1 year wonders
i remember he did all that with bad knees
They weren't the greatest team ever, but the defense might have been. It was definitely Top 3 defense ever. The team as a whole was probably Top 20 of all time.
Can't say that the Bears defense was ultimately better than the Steel Curtain because of how long that defense was dominant for, but you can definitely make the case that the best single season defense should go to the '85 Bears! They allowed only 10 points in their 3 playoff games and even Bill Parcells himself said that was the best defense he ever faced and he's the kind of guy that exaggerate things!
Joseph Harris bill parcells never faced the 2000 ravens. If you wanna talk longevity on defense how bout 2000-2012. Sure there were a couple of off seasons because of offense but from a sustained perspective they were always in the mix and until the year they won the Super Bowl the second time ironically they were always top 10 usually top 5. Honestly they’re still not bad just get injured when it matters sadly.
The best defense i ever saw was the 85 Bears!!!The Ravens defense in 2000 was incredible!!!! As great as the Ravens defense was in 2000, the 85 Bears were even better!!
greatriffishere the bears d wasn’t great and they didn’t contend for 12 years after their historic year though. Marvin Lewis left and they were still great. When buddy Ryan left the Bears were finished.
Go look at Da' Bears W/L record from 86' to 91', as everyone always focuses on 85' season only. That defense was BEST EVER. Stats PROVE IT.
Matt Beeman the ravens were a DOMINANT D from 2000 to 2012 man. Who had a top ten d for that long? It’s clear that team philosophy is key. Heck the last couple years they became dominant again. No matter who’s playing or coaching they put a dominant defense on the field. That’s a REAL defensive culture. Buddy took that culture to philly and the bears floundered.
My dad is good friends with dan
Yeah my dad too.
Best nickname in football = Danimal!
Greatest team ever!!!!! In any sport. In any universe.
Without a doubt.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hampton can play anywhere on the d line.
The 1985 Chicago Bears, the GREATEST team in NFL history, period.
No doubt about it.
Top 15 but not number 1.... Greatest teams have history, they did it for 1 year.
@@phillyd4874 I get your point but for that one year especially in the playoffs no other NFL Team could've beaten them.
@@SuperPrince1007 I agree bro, incredible year they had. I would still have the niners in 88 and patriots . Don’t remember the 70’s teams to much
They weren't undefeated...see '72 Dolphins.
They were good my only argument is they were one and done pittsburgs defense was together longer and has more championships so does Dallas and san Fran I concur it was a great defense but like mist in the wind here and gone I just wish they would have stayed together longer and won at least 2 more times but they honestly have my respect!
Bears were top 5 in total defense through 79,80,83,84, and 85. All but one of those years they ranked in the top 3 statistically. They were so dominant in 1985 people seem to sleep on the fact the Bears had a great defense for close to a decade. Their rush defense was consistent throughout the 80s. It was their pass defense that staggered.
@@sturock2000 stats don't mean anything if you don't win I thought they had a great chance to beat the niners in 88 nfv championship but they got embarrassed had but like I said a great defense I just wish they would have won more but McMahon did get hurt had and was never ever the same after that!
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 😮😢
He said no one could stop them, BUT as I do remember from watching the game, the Dolphins DID stop them.
That’s why people wanted them to play them again bc McMahon was out that game. Game would have been different if he wasn’t out most likely. It’s a shame they couldn’t play each other again
@@jakeh6980 it’s too bad they couldn’t beat the ‘85 Patriots at home in the AFC title game
Name me another defensive coach of a super bowl winning team! (There were 19 of them before buddy Ryan!)
Back then most teams only had 1 coordinator. The Head Coach was in charge of the other side of the ball.
@@davidburke9596 you don’t know WTF your talking about! Find out the facts!
The went to the bar the day before the Super Bowl??
85 Bears were the best team in franchise history but not NFL history. A one hit wonder like the Bears Shuffle song,, they were a supernova not meant to last. Losing Buddy the following season to Philadelphia was the biggest blow to this team’s chances of becoming a dynasty in the league. Ditka was not as loved as Buddy was, and his coaching record after he did not have Buddy as D coordinator is an indication of that.
There was also the fact that McCaskey didn’t want to pay the good players the $ to keep them around.
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.
This guy could play anywhere on the defensive side of the ball.
Lol, wtf
He could play corner? You're an idiot
Here is proof that the'85 defense was the best: the defense outscored the opponent's offense during the playoffs.
I remember a head coach who was too arrogant for his own good & honestly did the least with the most.
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 GREATEST TEAM IN HISTORY? "Danimal"....you were STACKED with Talent...ON BOTH SIDES of the Line Of Scrimmage. Had ARGUABLY The Best Running Back, The Best Defensive End of his time,(Dent) an INCREDIBLE DEFENSIVE COACH(The Buddster)......AND DEFENSE.......Linebackers to a MAN that would KNOCK YOU INTO NEXT WEEK. (Singletary&Co.)
A FULL-BLOWN RADICAL QUATERBACK(JimMcmahon) A MASCOT WHO ACTUALLY PLAYED ON DEFENSE AND OFFENSE.....(Fridge)
TRULY THE BEST COLLECTION OF "CHARACTERS" IN HISTORY......
AND I WAS REALLY THINKIN ABOUT....SURE, WHY NOT? MAAAAYBE THEY COULD QUALIFY AS THE BEST TEAM IN HISTORY.....BUT I KEEP STOPPING JUST A LITTLE BIT SHORT.......
YOU SEE THERE WAS THIS MONDAY NIGHT IN MIAMI........
WITH HISTORY RIDING ON THE LINE.....ONE TEAM WITH AN "ICONIC" COACH AND THE ONLY ONE TO EVER GO "UNDEFEATED" IN THE REGULAR SEASON TO DEFEND AND.....WELL.......PEOPLE THROW AROUND THE TERM "EPIC" A LITTLE TOO LOOSELY THESE DAYS FOR MY TASTE, BUT THAT GAME TRULY EARNED THAT DESCRIPTION.
SORRY Danimal....Your Team was EVERY BIT OF EXCEPTIONAL BUT NOT QUITE THE GREATEST IN HISTORY......OOOOOR THEY WOULD HAVE WON....THAT...GAME., THE ONE THAT WOULD HAVE ENDED ALL
SPECULATION AND DISCUSSION.
YOU WERE STILL REMARKABLE and we LOVED WATCHING YOU DO YOUR THING. YOU WERE THE ELITE AT YOUR POSITION, AND DAMN NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO BLOCK.
Not ARGUABLY........Walter WAS the best ever.
No need to fucking yell
the only loss that Chuck Norris has, was against Hampton in "85
Did he ever lay a hit on Mark Bavaro
85 Bears were the greatest team in history but the 2007 Patriots would have given them a battle!
Team would crush today's super bowl teams....tall...long...strong and determined to wipe the floor with you.
Depends on who's rules they play by. If they play by the '85 season's rules, sure they win, but if they play by current NFL rules they don't because it negates their defense and it's physicality for intimidation. It's a totally different game today, defenses have largely been de-fanged and the running game is much less of a factor.
The supposed "greatest team" never even appeared in another super bowl again. They were a great defense, though.
I agree ..I have watched the NFL since 1981 and the Defense was the BEST but the offense was average at best and the 84/85 49ers would win in Frisco but lose in Chi-Town ...fact ! Neutral site .....49ers protect Joe ....Niners win by 10 ....they were amazing for one year but Giants /Skins/49ERS took over the next yr ...so they couldn't be that GOOD .....Pitt in the 70s ...Dallas in the 70s ...Niners in 89/90 were better but for one yr ...Da Bears owned the world and should've gone 16-0 and then 3-0 in playoffs but came close ...the one weakness was QB ...and Payton was getting old and Fridge helped in on the 3yd line TD .....but I enjoyed watching every minute and I still remember in college watching Miami beat them ...lol...but boy they were great on D but like I said ...the best TEAM .....Niners in 84/85 ....total package !
RB You do realize that offense went w/ McMahon was out there? Hell, I could make a case for them winning in '86 or '87. I'll give your 49ers '84 - that was a good team.
Give me a healthy McMahon, and I would take your bet on the first part of your statement.
That was due to Ditka dumbass... Go look at Da' Bears W/L record from 86' to 91', as everyone always focuses on 85' season only. That defense was BEST EVER. Stats PROVE IT.
EmeAhG ok, who would’ve beaten that team?
correct, a dynasty never happened.
1977 Atlanta Falcons, statistically, the greatest defense of all-time.