Q & A With Bears Defensive Tackle Steve McMichael

Steve McMichael spent 13 of his 15 NFL seasons with the Chicago Bears. McMichael, who went by the nickname “Mongo” donned the No. 76 in his time in Chicago. He appeared in 213 games, starting 171 while racking up 838 tackles, 95 sacks 13 forced fumbles, 17 fumble recoveries and two interceptions. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in 1980 in the third round out of the University of Texas. The Bears decided to sign the 6’2″, 270-pound lineman and he helped lead them to a Super Bowl XX victory in 1985 and he was voted to Pro Bowl’s in 1986 and 1987. He had three seasons where he posted 10 sacks or more (1984, 1988, 1992) and he posted 80 or more tackles in five seasons (1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992) as well. He finished his NFL career in 1994 with Bears rival Green Bay. Former Bears head coach and tight end Mike Ditka stated in 2005 that McMichael was the toughest player he ever coached. McMichael spent five years wrestling professionally in the WCW following his NFL career. H...