Mike Singletary on playing for Mike Ditka, keys to success for 1985 Bears, and linebackers in the NFL today

Former NFL head coach, Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary joins Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to tell locker room stories from his time as a player and a coach in the league. Singletary discusses what it was like playing under Hall of Famer Mike Ditka and how the 1985 Chicago Bears came to be known as the best defense in NFL history. Then, Singletary talks about the importance of accountability and the difference in attitude for today’s young athletes compared to his own playing days. Later, Singletary recounts the story of how he found out Buddy Ryan would be stepping away from his position as the Bears’ defensive coordinator and talks about some of the top linebackers in the game today. Finally, the hosts ask Singletary what it was like coaching Mike Rob. NFL Total Access: The Locker Room is part of the NFL Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.