The Chicago Bears might not have achieved their goal of a championship in 2020, but there were some impressive performances in a season unlike any other.
Outside linebacker Khalil Mack and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson were named to the 2020 All-NFL team, which is voted on by members of the Pro Football Writers of America.
The Bears put two players on the @PFWAwriters All-NFL and All-NFC teams: Khalil Mack and Cordarrelle Patterson.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) January 18, 2021
Mack had 47 total tackles, nine sacks, 13 quarterback hits, 16 hurries, three forced fumbles, three passes defensed, one interception and one safety. Mack, who was voted to the All-Pro second team, was Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded edge rusher with a 92.3.
Patterson once agains showed why he’s the NFL’s best kickoff returner. He returned a kickoff for a touchdown back in Week 10, which tied him for the most kick returns of all-time with eight. He averaged 29.9 yards per return and garnered a 89.4, the highest PFF grade among returners.
For the second straight season, Patterson was also voted first-team All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl. Patterson is set to become a free agent in March, and if the Bears can sign him to a team-friendly deal, expect him to become a priority.
