There’s little pressure on the Chicago Bears to shock the NFL world, but what are the expectations for this team and its players?

The Chicago Bears head into a season without lofty expectations. Most NFL pundits feel the 2016 NFC North title belongs to the Minnesota Vikings or the Green Bay Packers.

The Bears fell apart down the stretch in the previous year, losing four of the last five games to end the 2015 season. The team finished last in the division at 6-10.

Whether injuries or lack of continuity factored into another disappointing season, general manager Ryan Pace decided to infuse the defense with proven talent via free agency and young talent atop the draft.

The Bears will see improvement in the upcoming season, but where will the upgrades show up? Will this team reach a .500 record or above? How good can this defense perform in unison? What are the expectations for quarterback Jay Cutler?

We’ll address a combined five season outlooks between player and team projections. Who’s set to hit the mark in 2016?