The Bears were 13th in defensive DVOA last season, and our projections have them 10th this year.
But it's one way to operate, and with Smith trying to force his way out, that's another hole that needs to be filled on a porous defense.īryan: Now, that does interest me. Chicago can continue to build out this roster another year while Fields works with what he's given.
Whether he has the help or not, Fields is going to be on the roster next year on a cost-controlled deal. Chicago was without a first-round pick, anyway, because the Bears traded it away to move up for Fields last year. They also used most of their draft to bolster their defense and offensive line, which across the board needed work. I mean, let's be realistic about the options they have given him, but Chicago did go out and get two free-agent receivers and drafted a third for Fields to throw to alongside Mooney. Other than that, everything's coming up Fields.Ĭale: I think some of the care (or lack thereof) around Fields might be just the fact that the Bears are so weak at so many positions. So, to help bolster his growth as we enter Year 2, the Bears have traded away Khalil Mack, have alienated Roquan Smith to the point where he's asking for a trade, plan to start a fifth-round rookie at left tackle, and have … that receiver corps to work with. It's not like Fields was Josh Rosen or something last year, and when things worked for him, they worked well. The problem is that the new Bears front office apparently does not believe in Justin Fields, as they seem to be starting a rebuilding effort from scratch despite already having a highly drafted quarterback prospect.
So the fact that this is the receiver corps Chicago is trotting out because they had so many other areas to address emphasizes that the Bears are down bad in 2022.īryan: Now, I do believe in Justin Fields, so I think there's potential here for him to take over and help the Bears clear this line with ease. The reports I have seen out of Bears camp have really lauded Justin Fields' preseason play thus far. So, good news there!Ĭale: It's a testament to just how all-around bad the Bears are currently. I did have to think about it for about a half an hour, but I don't think it's the worst group in NFL history. Chicago Bears (6.5)īryan: I have, in fact, seen worse projected starting receiver trios than Darnell Mooney, Equanimeous St.
While that's a wild story in its own right, the fact that no other news from Minnesota, Chicago, or Detroit has surpassed is is, uh, something.īryan: Well, let's find out if we need to alter our own perceptions of reality if we're going to find a way for one of those other clubs to break the Packers' streak of three straight division titles. Beyond the Davante Adams trade, the biggest story out of the NFC North has been Aaron Rodgers riding an ayahuasca ceremony to two straight MVP titles. It has been an oddly quiet offseason for the division. NFL Preseason Week 3 - Bryan: Welcome back to Football Outsiders' penultimate over/under review! Three cardinal directions down, one to go, which means this week we get to handle the North, which we have put off for last because the Lions and Steelers play a nationally televised preseason game this Sunday and for no other reasons.Ĭale: The Lions have graced televisions nationwide for the last few weeks during their run of Hard Knocks, and that's arguably some of the best press the NFC North has gotten this season.
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