Mike Singletary
Bears DPOY (1985-88) · 1985–1988
Singletary's elite Football IQ (96) and elite Toughness (95) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
1985, 1988
2× DPOY — heart of the '85 Bears, the greatest defense ever
1986
Beat the Patriots 46-10 — the '85 Bears' historic championship
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
10 consecutive selections — the heart of the '85 Bears
1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991
6 selections — heart of the '85 Bears, the greatest defense ever
Signature Moments
The Eyes — Super Bowl XX
Singletary's wild eyes behind his face mask became the defining image of the 1985 Bears defense — the greatest defense in NFL history. The Bears destroyed the Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. Singletary was the quarterback of that defense, calling every adjustment, making every tackle.
The 1985 Bears defense held opponents to 12.4 points per game. Singletary was the brain and the fury behind the greatest defensive unit ever assembled.
10 Pro Bowls — The Heart of Chicago
Singletary made 10 Pro Bowls and was the emotional and intellectual leader of the Bears for 12 seasons. He watched more film than any player in the league. He prepared like a surgeon and played like a maniac.
Ten Pro Bowls. Twelve years in Chicago. Singletary studied football like a PhD candidate and played it like a man possessed.
Career Numbers
Career Sacks
19
Career Tackles
Unofficial
1488
Solo Tackles
Unofficial
885
Fumble Recoveries
12
Career INTs
7
Passes Defended
41
Defensive POY Awards
1985, 1988
2
Super Bowl Record
Won SB XX with 85 Bears
1-0
Pro Bowl Selections
10
Games Played
12 seasons
179
Season Stats · Bears DPOY (1985-88)
Engine Attributes
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