Chicago Bears All-Quarter Century Team roundup

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Twenty-five years of Chicago Bears football are in the books since the turn of the century. Since the calendar turned over to 2000, the Bears have seen some success, but also plenty of woeful stretches. Early on, Chicago became a defensive force, claiming four division titles and reaching only their second Super Bowl in franchise history from 2000 to 2010. Since then, however, a 14-year playoff victory drought that is still ongoing and a one-sided fight with their rival Green Bay Packers have taken the spotlight.

For all the ups and downs the Bears have seen, however, they had plenty of talent over the years across offense and defense. Multiple former Bears players are already in the Hall of Fame, while many more provided years of incredible play in the navy and orange.

Here at Bears Wire, we're celebrating the best Bears players at each position over the last 25 years. We went position by position to name the Bears' All-Quarter Century Team for those who played from 2000 through 2024.

Quarterbacks​

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• Jay Cutler (2009-2016)
• Mitchell Trubisky (2017-2020)

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Running backs​

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• Matt Forte (2008-2015)
• Thomas Jones (2004-2006)
• Jordan Howard (2016-2018)

Fullback

• Jason McKie (2003-2009)

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Wide receivers​

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• Brandon Marshall (2012-2014)
• Alshon Jeffery (2012-2016)
• Allen Robinson (2018-2021)
• Marty Booker (1999-2003, 2008)

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Tight ends​

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• Cole Kmet (2020-present)
• Greg Olsen (2007-2010)

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Offensive line​

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Tackle

• James "Big Cat" Williams (1991-2002)
• John Tait (2004-2008)
• Charles Leno (2014-2020)

Guard

• Kyle Long (2013-2019)
• Roberto Garza (2005-2014)
• Ruben Brown (2004-2007)

Center

• Olin Kreutz (1998 - 2010)
• Cody Whitehair (2016 - 2023)

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Edge rushers​

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• Julius Peppers (2010-2013)
• Khalik Mack (2018-2021)
• Adewale Ogunleye (2004-2009)
• Alex Brown (2002-2009)

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Defensive tackles​

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• Tommie Harris (2004-2010)
• Akiem Hicks (2016-2021)
• Henry Melton (2009-2013)
• Ted Washington (2001-2002)

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Linebackers​

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• Brian Urlacher (2000-2012)
• Lance Briggs (2003-2014)
• Roquan Smith (2018-2022)
• Rosevelt Colvin (1999-2002)

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Cornerbacks​

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• Charles Tillman (2003-2014)
• Jaylon Johnson (2020-present)
• Kyle Fuller (2014-2020)
• Tim Jennings (2010-2014)

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Safeties​

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• Mike Brown (2000-2008)
• Eddie Jackson (2017-2023)
• Mike Green (2000-2005)

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Special Teams​

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Return specialists

• Punt returner: Devin Hester (2006-2013)
• Kickoff returner: Cordarrelle Patterson (2019-2020)

Specialists

• Kicker: Robbie Gould (2005-2015)
• Punter: Pat O'Donnell (2014-2021)
• Long snapper: Patrick Mannelly (1998-2013)

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This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears All-Quarter Century Team: Chicago's best players through 2024

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