My football fandom came of age in the mid-late 80's. Back then, the Bears were a freaking force. From 1984-88, they were 62-17. Ultimate ground and pound team. Payton, McMahon, Jumbo Covert, Dent, Singletary, Hampton, McMichael, Fencik, Duerson, Wilber Marshall. Seemed like they had the foundation of a dynasty, but they never realized it. That 1985 defense is still the most wicked defense I've ever seen. Now, they're a laughingstock. They've spent most of the last 30 years wandering in the wilderness. Just 6 playoff appearances in that span. Sure, they've bubbled up to be semi-competitive from time-to-time, but they've never been able to put together any sustained success. That's what happens when you have piss-poor ownership and management.