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1989 Chicago Bears season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Chicago Bears |
| year | 1989 |
| record | 6–10 |
| division_place | 4th NFC Central |
| coach | Mike Ditka |
| owner | Virginia Halas McCaskey |
| stadium | Soldier Field |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Bears seasons |
The Chicago Bears played their 70th regular season in the National Football League (NFL) in 1989. This for first time since 1981 Jim McMahon was not on the opening day roster he was traded to San Diego Chargers in offseason. The Bears were looking to win the NFC Central for a sixth consecutive season, but instead finished with a 6–10 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1983. The Bears’ offseason moves prior to this season had consequences for years afterward as the pieces from Super Bowl XX’s team slowly began to leave or retire.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1989 NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Sammie Archer | Wide receiver | Oregon |
| Alex Armenteros | Defensive back | Bethune–Cookman |
| Bryan Bero | Fullback | Utah |
| Tony Buford | Wide receiver | Indiana |
| John Budde | Defensive end | Michigan State |
| James Coley | Tight end | Clemson |
| Matt Gurley | Fullback | Texas A&M |
| Eric Hoffman | Linebacker | Western Michigan |
| Mike Husar | Guard | Michigan |
| Steve Hyche | Linebacker | West Alabama |
| Garrett Limbrick | Fullback | Oklahoma State |
| Randy Marriott | Wide receiver | North Carolina |
| Mike McCabe | Punter | Illinois State |
| Pat Ray | Defensive back | Missouri |
| Mike Sellar | Wide receiver | UC Davis |
| Don Shrader | Guard | Indiana |
| Kent Sullivan | Punter | California Lutheran |
| Chad Sydnor | Defensive back | Maryland |
| Brian Taylor | Fullback | Oregon State |
| Tom Waddle | Wide receiver | Boston College |
Staff
- Chairman of the board – Ed McCaskey
- President and chief executive officer – Michael McCaskey
- Vice president of player personnel – Bill Tobin
- Assistant director of player personnel – Rod Graves
- Research and quality control – Jim Dooley
- Head coach – Mike Ditka
- Offensive coordinator – Greg Landry
- Running backs – Johnny Roland
- Wide receivers – Vic Rapp
- Offensive line – Dick Stanfel
- Defensive coordinator – Vince Tobin
- Defensive line – John Levra
- Linebackers – Dave McGinnis
- Defensive backs – Jim LaRue
- Special teams/tight ends – Steve Kazor
Roster
| Chicago Bears | border=2}}; text-align: center;" | 1989 Chicago Bears roster |
|---|---|---|
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 10 | [Cincinnati Bengals](1989-cincinnati-bengals-season) | **W** 17–14 | 1–0 | Soldier Field | 64,730 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 17 | **[Minnesota Vikings](1989-minnesota-vikings-season)** | **W** 38–7 | 2–0 | Soldier Field | 66,475 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 24 | at **[Detroit Lions](1989-detroit-lions-season)** | **W** 47–27 | 3–0 | Pontiac Silverdome | 71,418 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 2 | [Philadelphia Eagles](1989-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **W** 27–13 | 4–0 | Soldier Field | 66,625 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 8 | at **[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1989-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)** | **L** 35–42 | 4–1 | Tampa Stadium | 72,077 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 15 | [Houston Oilers](1989-houston-oilers-season) | **L** 33–28 | 4–2 | Soldier Field | 64,383 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 23 | at [Cleveland Browns](1989-cleveland-browns-season) | **L** 7–27 | 4–3 | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | 78,722 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 29 | [Los Angeles Rams](1989-los-angeles-rams-season) | **W** 20–10 | 5–3 | Soldier Field | 65,506 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 5 | at **[Green Bay Packers](1989-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 13–14 | 5–4 | Lambeau Field | 56,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 12 | at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1989-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 20–0 | 6–4 | Three Rivers Stadium | 56,505 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 19 | **[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1989-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)** | **L** 31–32 | 6–5 | Soldier Field | 63,826 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 26 | at [Washington Redskins](1989-washington-redskins-season) | **L** 14–38 | 6–6 | RFK Stadium | 50,044 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 3 | at **[Minnesota Vikings](1989-minnesota-vikings-season)** | **L** 16–27 | 6–7 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 60,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 10 | [Detroit Lions](1989-detroit-lions-season) | **L** 17–27 | 6–8 | Soldier Field | 52,650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 17 | **[Green Bay Packers](1989-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 28–40 | 6–9 | Soldier Field | 44,781 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 24 | at [San Francisco 49ers](1989-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 0–26 | 6–10 | Candlestick Park | 60,207 |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1 vs Bengals
;First quarter
- CIN – James Brooks 4-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Jim Breech kick), 9:52. Bengals 7–0. ;Second quarter
- CHI – Mike Tomczak 11-yard run (Kevin Butler kick), 0:10. Tie 7–7. ;Third quarter
- CIN – Ickey Woods 5-yard run (Jim Breech kick), 8:28. Bengals 14–7.
- CHI – Kevin Butler 29-yard field goal, 11:40. Bengals 14–10. ;Fourth quarter
- CHI – James Thornton 20-yard pass from Mike Tomczak (Kevin Butler kick), 10:06. Bears 17–14. ;Top passers
- CIN – Boomer Esiason – 18/36, 184 yards, TD
- CHI – Mike Tomczak – 10/24, 159 yards, TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
- CIN – James Brooks – 13 rushes, 88 yards
- CHI – Neal Anderson – 21 rushes, 146 yards ;Top receivers
- CIN – James Brooks – 5 receptions, 46 yards, TD
- CHI – James Thornton – 4 receptions, 86 yards, TD
Week 2 vs Minnesota Vikings
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
;Top passers
- MIN – Wade Wilson – 24/42, 253 yards, TD, 4 INT
- CHI – Mike Tomczak – 10/26, 142 yards, TD, INT ;Top rushers
- MIN – Alfred Anderson – 5 rushes, 25 yards
- CHI – Neal Anderson – 23 rushes, 97 yards, 2 TD ;Top receivers
- MIN – Anthony Carter – 6 receptions, 80 yards
- CHI – Neal Anderson – 3 receptions, 58 yards, TD
Week 3: at Detroit Lions
First quarter
- CHI – Kevin Butler 21-yard field goal, 7:44. ''Chicago 3–0 '''Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards.'''''
- CHI – Brad Muster 6-yard rush (Kevin Butler kick good), 1:13. ''Chicago 10–0 '''Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards.''''' Second quarter
- DET – Barry Sanders 3-yard rush (Eddie Murray kick good), 10:52. ''Chicago 10–7 '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards.'''''
- CHI – Dennis McKinnon 40-yard pass from Mike Tomczak (Kevin Butler kick good), 9:13. ''Chicago 17–7 '''Drive: 3 plays, 78 yards.'''''
- DET – Eddie Murray 40-yard field goal, 6:27. ''Chicago 17–10 '''Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards.'''''
- CHI – Kevin Butler 22-yard field goal, 1:58. ''Chicago 20–10 '''Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards.'''''
- DET – Eddie Murray 48-yard field goal, 0:27. ''Chicago 20–13 '''Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards.''''' Third quarter
- CHI – Neal Anderson 53-yard rush (Kevin Butler kick good), 12:31. ''Chicago 27–13 '''Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards.'''''
- DET – Bob Gagliano 1-yard rush (Eddie Murray kick good), 10:01. ''Chicago 27–20 '''Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards.'''''
- CHI – Kevin Butler 25-yard field goal, 4:15. ''Chicago 30–20 '''Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards.'''''
- CHI – Kevin Butler 32-yard field goal, 0:54. ''Chicago 33–20 '''Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards.''''' Fourth quarter
- CHI – Brad Muster 3-yard pass from Mike Tomczak (Kevin Butler kick good), 6:00. ''Chicago 40–20 '''Drive: 3 plays, 10 yards'''''
- CHI – Jim Harbaugh 1-yard rush (Kevin Butler kick good), 3:46. ''Chicago 47–20 '''Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards.'''''
- DET – Bob Gagliano 1-yard rush (Eddie Murray kick good), 1:59. ''Chicago 47–27 '''Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards.'''''
Top passers
- CHI – Mike Tomczak – 17/25, 302 yards, 2 TD
- DET – Bob Gagliano – 9/19, 126 yards, 3 INT
Top receivers
- CHI – Dennis McKinnon – 3 receptions, 62 yards, TD
- DET – Richard Johnson – 4 receptions, 62 yards
Top rushers
- CHI – Neal Anderson – 16 rushes, 116 yards, TD
- DET – Barry Sanders – 18 rushes, 126 yards, TD
Week 9 at Green Bay Packers
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
;Top passers
- CHI – Jim Harbaugh – 16/30, 203 yards
- GB – Don Majkowski – 23/40, 299 yards, 2 TDs, INT ;Top rushers
- CHI – Neal Anderson – 15 rushes, 58 yards
- GB – Brent Fullwood – 10 rushes, 38 yards ;Top receivers
- CHI – Brad Muster – 6 receptions, 68 yards
- GB – Brent Fullwood – 2 receptions, 76 yards
Standings
References
- "1989 Chicago Bears Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
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