Bears Nation Weighs in on Best Team Since 2006; Lefty Hitters and Playoff Hope for Chicago Teams
A recent poll conducted by the Chicago Sun-Times has shed light on which Bears team stands out as the best since their last Super Bowl victory in 2006. The question, posed to fans on social media, saw three teams emerge as frontrunners: the 2010, 2018, and 2025 squads.
While some voters cited recency bias, the numbers don't lie - the 2018 Bears took home a significant majority of votes, thanks in part to their impressive scoring differential. Meanwhile, fans like @JMacchitelli23 and @tribeoc gave a nod to the 2010 team, which also showed promising results.
The 2025 squad, however, didn't quite live up to expectations according to some voters, including @marcosg23909550, who pointed out that No. 18 Caleb Williams was on their radar for breakout season.
On to other Chicago sports teams! Fans were asked which lefty hitter will reign supreme in 2026 - Michael Busch, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Colson Montgomery, or Munetaka Murakami. While some opted for the mysterious Japanese arrival, @CalTh1726 championed Montgomery's raw power as the key to a standout season.
However, when it comes to playoff hopes, the Blackhawks, Bulls, Sky, and Sox are all vying for attention. A question posed by @sa_winner left many scratching their heads - if the Bulls can only muster a single play-in game appearance, is that enough to count? Not according to our respondents, who overwhelmingly disagreed.
As we welcome 2026, it's clear that Chicago sports fans are eager to see which teams will take center stage. Will the Blackhawks' young guns propel them towards the playoffs? Can the Bulls overcome their playoff woes? Only time will tell - but one thing is certain: the excitement is building in the Windy City.
For now, Bears enthusiasts can take pride in knowing that their team has been part of an elite group since 2006. And as for those lefty hitters and playoff hopes, it's anyone's game - stay tuned to find out which Chicago sports teams will shine in 2026!
A recent poll conducted by the Chicago Sun-Times has shed light on which Bears team stands out as the best since their last Super Bowl victory in 2006. The question, posed to fans on social media, saw three teams emerge as frontrunners: the 2010, 2018, and 2025 squads.
While some voters cited recency bias, the numbers don't lie - the 2018 Bears took home a significant majority of votes, thanks in part to their impressive scoring differential. Meanwhile, fans like @JMacchitelli23 and @tribeoc gave a nod to the 2010 team, which also showed promising results.
The 2025 squad, however, didn't quite live up to expectations according to some voters, including @marcosg23909550, who pointed out that No. 18 Caleb Williams was on their radar for breakout season.
On to other Chicago sports teams! Fans were asked which lefty hitter will reign supreme in 2026 - Michael Busch, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Colson Montgomery, or Munetaka Murakami. While some opted for the mysterious Japanese arrival, @CalTh1726 championed Montgomery's raw power as the key to a standout season.
However, when it comes to playoff hopes, the Blackhawks, Bulls, Sky, and Sox are all vying for attention. A question posed by @sa_winner left many scratching their heads - if the Bulls can only muster a single play-in game appearance, is that enough to count? Not according to our respondents, who overwhelmingly disagreed.
As we welcome 2026, it's clear that Chicago sports fans are eager to see which teams will take center stage. Will the Blackhawks' young guns propel them towards the playoffs? Can the Bulls overcome their playoff woes? Only time will tell - but one thing is certain: the excitement is building in the Windy City.
For now, Bears enthusiasts can take pride in knowing that their team has been part of an elite group since 2006. And as for those lefty hitters and playoff hopes, it's anyone's game - stay tuned to find out which Chicago sports teams will shine in 2026!
... I mean, don't get me wrong, it's gonna be lit 
️, but let's not put all our eggs in one basket, you know? The 2018 Bears were on fire 
, and that 2025 squad wasn't quite there yet. But hey, at least they're working on it 
. And as for the lefty hitters, I think we should give some love to Montgomery 
, he's got potential, you know? Not saying anyone's gonna be disappointed, but let's keep our expectations in check 
... can't wait to see how it all plays out 
. I know, I know, it's easy to get those dates mixed up. But for real though, that '13 team was a beast. The 2018 squad might've had a cool scoring differential, but let's be real, they weren't even in the same stratosphere as the '13 Bears 
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. Colson Montgomery might've got some power, but Michael Busch is where it's at. And let's not forget Munetaka Murakami - the mysterious Japanese arrival better step up his game if he wants to make a splash 
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. One play-in game appearance might be cute, but it's not exactly a win in my book. The Blackhawks' young guns better bring their A-game if they wanna take on those veteran teams 
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Meanwhile, the 2025 team was a bit of a letdown for some fans, but you can never count out Caleb Williams, he's got that #18 magic 
. And can we talk about Pete Crow-Armstrong, he's like the ultimate lefty hitter, no joke! 
️ As for the playoffs, I'm rooting for the Bulls to make a splash, but one play-in game is definitely not enough 
. The Blackhawks are looking fierce, though, with their young guns on the rise 
. but hey, the bulls have been working hard to turn things around, let's keep our fingers crossed 
. and can we talk about those lefty hitters? michael busch is definitely a contender 
!
they need a major overhaul if they wanna make some noise next season. The 2018 Bears team was straight fire 
