The 1996 Chicago Bears season was their 77th regular season completed in the National Football League. The club posted a 7–9 record under head coach Dave Wannstedt. It was the club's first losing season since 1993 when it was Wannstedt's first season.
Personnel [edit]
| 1996 Chicago Bears staff |
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Front Office
Head Coaches
- Head Coach – Dave Wannstedt
- Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line – Tony Wise
Offensive Coaches
- Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks – Ron Turner
- Running Backs – Willie Peete
- Wide Receivers – Ivan Fears
- Tight Ends – Ted Plumb
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Defensive Coaches
- Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers – Bob Slowik
- Defensive Line – Clarence Brooks
- Defensive Backs – Carlos Mainord
- Defensive Assistant – Greg Schiano
Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
- Physical Development Coordinator – Russ Riederer
- Assistant Physical Development Coordinator – Steve Little
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Roster [edit]
| Chicago Bears 1996 roster |
| Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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1996 Chicago Bears draft choices [edit]
Regular season [edit]
Schedule [edit]
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
TV Time |
Attendance |
| 1 |
September 2, 1996 |
Dallas Cowboys |
W 22-6 |
ABC 8:00pm |
66,944
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| 2 |
September 8, 1996 |
at Washington Redskins |
L 10-3 |
FOX 12:00pm |
52,711
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| 3 |
September 15, 1996 |
Minnesota Vikings |
L 20-14 |
FOX 12:00pm |
61,301
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| 4 |
September 22, 1996 |
at Detroit Lions |
L 35-16 |
FOX 3:15pm |
70,022
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September 29, 1996 |
Oakland Raiders |
W 19-17 |
NBC 12:00pm |
57,062
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October 6, 1996 |
Green Bay Packers |
L 37-6 |
FOX 12:00pm |
65,480
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| 7 |
October 13, 1996 |
at New Orleans Saints |
L 27-24 |
FOX 12:00pm |
43,512
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| 8 |
Bye |
| 9 |
October 28, 1996 |
at Minnesota Vikings |
W 15-13 |
ABC 8:00pm |
58,143
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| 10 |
November 3, 1996 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
W 13-10 |
FOX 12:00pm |
58,727
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| 11 |
November 10, 1996 |
at Denver Broncos |
L 17-12 |
FOX 3:15pm |
75,555
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| 12 |
November 17, 1996 |
at Kansas City Chiefs |
L 14-10 |
FOX 12:00pm |
76,752
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| 13 |
November 24, 1996 |
Detroit Lions |
W 31-14 |
FOX 12:00pm |
55,864
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| 14 |
December 1, 1996 |
at Green Bay Packers |
L 28-17 |
FOX 12:00pm |
59,682
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December 8, 1996 |
St. Louis Rams |
W 35-9 |
FOX 12:00pm |
45,075
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December 14, 1996 |
San Diego Chargers |
W 27-14 |
NBC 3:15pm |
49,763
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December 22, 1996 |
at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
L 34-19 |
FOX 12:00pm |
51,572
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Standings [edit]
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- Conference: National Conference (1950–1952); Western Conference (1953–1969)
- Division: NFL Western Division (1933–1949); Central Division (1967–1969); NFC Central Division (1970–2001)
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