The 1990 Chicago Bears enjoyed a resurgent season, finishing first in the NFC Central with an 11-5 record and returning to the postseason. Led by head coach Mike Ditka and the emergence of quarterback Jim Harbaugh, the team featured a top-ten defense anchored by Pro Bowlers Mike Singletary and Richard Dent, as well as star rookie safety Mark Carrier, who won Defensive Rookie of the Year. The season was highlighted by a 9-1 start and a 16-6 Wild Card playoff victory over the New Orleans Saints, reestablishing the Bears as a dominant force in their division. A first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Mike Singletary was a legendary middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears who anchored the historic 1985 Super Bowl championship defense and earned 10 consecutive Pro Bowl selections.