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Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of e-mail questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
What are the three most important things the Bears must do to have a successful season?
Rudy J.
St. Louis, Missouri
The three things I’d say are (1) generate consistent pressure on the quarterback; (2) develop a productive running game; and (3) avoid injuries. If the Bears defense can pressure the quarterback, it will help them create more turnovers, which will result in more defensive touchdowns and a shorter field for the offense. Establishing a dependable ground game for a team that says it “gets off the bus running” is paramount. Controlling the ball and the clock with a running game will enable the Bears to avoid predictable passing situations and give the opposing offense fewer chances. Avoiding injuries is just as important, but the Bears don’t have any control over that.
How many Bears rookie running backs have rushed for 1,000 yards?
Paul D.
Lake Bluff, Illinois
Three Bears rookie running backs have topped 1,000 yards: Beattie Feathers (1,004 in 1934), Rashaan Salaam (1,074 in 1995) and Anthony Thomas (1,183 in 2001). Interestingly, the top four career rushers in Bears history all failed to rush for 1,000 yards as rookies: Walter Payton, Neal Anderson, Rick Casares and Gale Sayers. Sayers came the closest with 867 yards in 1965.
How did the Bears get their team colors?
Will
Elk Grove, Illinois
George Halas took the navy and orange for the Bears from the University of Illinois, where he was an accomplished three-sport athlete, lettering in football, basketball and baseball.
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