5 Keys to the Chicago Bears Competing in the Tough NFC North

Published by on May 30, 2012
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears

After a 7-3 start, the Chicago Bears crashed and burned at the end of last season. After a streak of five consecutive losses, they managed to grind out a win in Minnesota to finish the season at 8-8.

They had to sit by and watch their division rivals Green Bay and Detroit advance to the postseason. This was a huge disappointment after finishing 11-5 and winning the division in 2010. 

With new General Manager Phil Emery running the show, the expectations are high that the Bears can improve on last season and make it back to the playoffs in 2012. To get there though, they will need to complete against a tough NFC North division.

Here are five key areas that the Bears need to improve on if they hope to make it back to the postseason.  

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