Here’s How Every Chicago Bears GM Did In Their Third Draft

Jim Finks – 1977 Draft

These days diehard Bears fans remember Jim Finks as the architect of the 1985 Bears squad. That’s fair. However, it’s important not to revere him too much. It actually took him a long time to pull the franchise out of the muck. Maybe a little longer than it should’ve. After an outstanding debut in 1975 that saw him land Walter Payton, Finks had back-to-back average drafts. The one in 1977 was highlighted by a decent starting offensive lineman in Ted Albrecht. Beyond that? Not much.

It’s somewhat ironic that Finks left the team after 1983, the greatest and last draft of his career. Almost a decade after he took over the franchise. Most GMs don’t get that luxury of time these days.