The Chicago Bears' 2026 Superlatives: A Glimpse into the Crystal Ball As the Chicago Bears prepare for the 2026 NFL season, expectations are high following last year's success. This article delves into the expected performances of key players, predicting accolades for breakout stars like Caleb Williams and Colston Loveland, while also highlighting potential challenges for Tyrique Stevenson and the rookie Dillon Thieneman. The 2026 NFL season is right around the corner. The Chicago Bears will be eager to show that last year's breakthrough They'll be counting on a few players to make that happen. Unfortunately, a few wrenches are bound to be thrown into the equation along the way, though. Virtually nobody expected Kyler Gordon to be the biggest disappointment for the Bears in their end-of-the-year superlatives last season.However, he finished the year on a strong note, and he'll need to continue that momentum in 2026. We're going to go out on a limb here and say that Tyrique Stevenson will be the same Tyrique Stevenson that has frustrated fans since his career began (or, more specifically, since his sophomore campaign in 2024). He'll show flashes. He always does.However, they'll come via waves of inconsistency and poor play.. I don't think his leash will be long enough to allow him to keep his job through the struggles. Malik Muhammad II will show promise at nickelback before eventually relinquishing the starting job to Kyler Gordon once healthy (hopefully in Week 5). He'll then move over to his more natural position on the perimeter, which is where he'll remain for the duration of the season