NFL Network is preparing to reveal its annual Top 100 Players list, which premieres this Sunday. The three-night event will air Sunday, July 26-Tuesday, July 28 with three, one-hour episodes staring at 7 PM CT.
The Top 100 list is voted on by the players, and it always causes some controversy, whether it’s regarding players ranked too high or too low or even players that get snubbed, as is true every year.
The NFL shared on Reddit how many players each team will have in the top 100. The Bears will only have two, which is down one from last season’s three.
Let’s take a look at five Bears players that could be one of those two spots on the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2020.
1. OLB Khalik Mack
If there’s anyone on the Bears that’s a lock for the Top 100, it’s pass rusher Khalil Mack. Even despite a statistically down season, Mack remains one of the NFL’s best players. In 2019, Mack had 8.5 sacks, 47 combined tackles, five forced fumbles and 14 quarterback hits in his fifth Pro Bowl season. Mack was one of three Bears on the Top 100 last year, clocking in at No. 3. While his ranking on this year’s list might not be as high, there’s no doubt that Mack has locked up one of Chicago’s spot on the Top 100 Players of 2020.
2. S Eddie Jackson
It’s hard to believe safety Eddie Jackson didn’t make the Top 100 list last year during his All-Pro season where he had six interceptions and three defensive touchdowns. Although Jackson’s production dipped when he was moved to strong safety last season — he had 60 total tackles and two interceptions — he has received recognition from the league, garnering his second Pro Bowl nod. It’s not hard to believe he’d receive the same from his peers.
3. WR Allen Robinson
There wasn’t much to love about Chicago’s offense last season, but wide receiver Allen Robinson was easily the best part. Robinson had a career-best 98 receptions for 1,147 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019, which was made even more impressive given questionable quarterback play in one of the league’s worst offenses. While Robinson had an impressive season, he doesn’t tend to get the recognition that he deserves. Perhaps that’ll change when it comes to the Top 100 list. Regardless, Robinson remains the Bears’ best offensive weapon.
4. CB Kyle Fuller
Cornerback Kyle Fuller was another player that landed on the Top 100 Players of 2019, coming in at No. 95. The two-time Pro Bowler has led the Bears in interceptions over the last three seasons. Like most on defense, Fuller’s production did dip in 2019. He had 82 total tackles (up from 2018), three interceptions and 12 passes defensed. But Fuller commands respect around the league, which would make him a contender to make another appearance on the Top 100.
5. OLB Robert Quinn
The Bears upgraded their pass rush this offseason with the addition of Robert Quinn, who is coming off an impressive 2019 season with the Dallas Cowboys. Quinn notched 11.5 sacks — the second highest of his nine-year career — forced two fumbles and added 22 quarterback hits. While his performance didn’t garner him a Pro Bowl nod, it certainly drew heads and makes him a candidate to secure a spot on the Top 100. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s joining arguably the NFL’s best defensive front this season.
