Ryan Poles and his staff have met with no fewer than 78 prospects leading up to the draft, which is now just 15 days away. See how well you know your Chicago Bears with these trivia questions and Bear Facts!
Trivia
What quarterback from Maryland wore jersey number 7 for the Bears from 1975-1984?
What linebacker posted seven tackles on kick coverage for the Bears in 2021 after he was signed in 2021 as a UDFA out of Houston Baptist?
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Who was the Bears’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2021?
In 2021, what return man made the Pro Bowl after averaging 13.9 yards per punt return and 23.5 yards per kickoff return for the Bears?
What Bears return specialist brought back 13 punts and five kickoffs for touchdowns in his eight seasons with the Bears?
Bears Facts
Bears legend Walter Payton was named the NFL Man of the Year in 1977. The award is now named after Payton.
Only five of Pat O’Donnell’s 62 punts in 2021 resulted in touchbacks.
Jay Hilgenberg started 130 regular-season games and 12 postseason games at center for the Bears from 1981-1991. He made the Pro Bowl in his last seven seasons with Chicago.
Before the 2022 season, Eddie Jackson had six career touchdowns; three on fumble returns and three on interception returns.
Bears starting center Olin Kreutz (1998-92010) made the Pro Bowl six consecutive seasons from2001-2006.
Trivia Answers
What quarterback from Maryland wore jersey number 7 for the Bears from 1975-1984?
Bob Avellini. Avellini was the last player to wear number 7. It was retired to honor George Halas
What linebacker posted seven tackles on kick coverage for the Bears in 2021 after he was signed in 2021 as a UDFA out of Houston Baptist?
Caleb Johnson
In 2021, what return man made the Pro Bowl after averaging 13.9 yards per punt return and 23.5 yards per kickoff return for the Bears?
Jimmy Graham
In 2021, what return man made the Pro Bowl after averaging 13.9 yards per punt return and 23.5 yards per kickoff return for the Bears?
Jakeem Grant
What Bears return specialist brought back 13 punts and five kickoffs for touchdowns in his eight seasons with the Bears?
Devin Hester
News and Notes
Important dates
Rookie Camp: May 5-6
OTAs: May 20-21, May 23. May 28-29, May 31
Mandatory Mini Camp: June4-6
The date for the beginning of training camp has not been released as of this writing.
Who died in an auto accident? A. Johnny Morris B. Jon Arnett
C, Brian Piccolo D. Dick Gordon E. Willie Galimore
Which uni did both starting RBs came from in the early 70s?
A. Nebraska B. Michigan C. Missouri D. Texas E Illinois
Jimmy Graham and Jakeem Grant made the pro bowl as a return man in 2021? Go figure………😄
Think you meant to put that Jimmy Graham was the Bears Walter Payton award candidate in 2021.