The 2000 season was the Chicago Bears' 81st in the National Football League (NFL). The team failed to improve on their 6–10 from 1999, finishing with a 5–11 record under head coach Dick Jauron. The season saw the addition of rookie sensation Brian Urlacher who would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. The Bears in 2000 played an NFL record 13 games against opponents that ended the season with a winning record, including four in their own division twice each; the Bears had a record of 4–9 against these teams. Offseason NFL Draft Undrafted free agents Staff Roster Regular season Schedule Game summaries Week 5: at Green Bay Packers Standings Awards and records Mike Brown, PFW/Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team Paul Edinger, PFW/Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team Brian Urlacher, NFC Pro Bowl Selection, Brian Urlacher, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month, October Brian Urlacher, Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year Brian Urlacher, Football Digest Defensive Rookie of the Year Brian Urlacher, Pro Football Writers of America Defensive Rookie of the Year Brian Urlacher, Sports Illustrated Rookie of the Year Brian Urlacher, Sporting News Defensive Rookie of the Year Brian Urlacher, USA Today Defensive Rookie of the Year Brian Urlacher, PFW/Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team References 2000 Chicago Bears Season at www.bearshistory.com Chicago Bears Chicago Bears seasons Bear 2000 in Illinois 2000s in Chicago