Bears defense projected to be near the bottom again

[JordanSigler]

Chicago Bears 2023 shameful defensive prediction should light fire under Matt Eberflus

The Chicago Bears defense was awful in 2023 after losing a couple of key players. They're not predicted to be much better this season.

www.chicitysports.com

 

[msadows]

Spoiler alert: It will be average

 

[nvanprooyen]

Unless they find a way to fix the pass rush, my expectations are pretty low. But should be better than last season.

 

[HeHateMe]

Unless they find a way to fix the pass rush, my expectations are pretty low. But should be better than last season.

Interior DL is fixed. If DomRob can turn it on like I'm #callediting he will, and this super expensive LB corps does its thing, and the secondary is as improved as it is on paper along with Gordon's continued ascent (he really developed quickly last season IMO) then really it's all about getting the O back on the Field. There were more than 3 games where the D holds things down last year and they come out with Ws.

 

[Bust]

They need ball bounces and turnovers. This single stat will turn any defense to top tier.

JJ is in his contract year. Is he worth top bucks as a corner with 1 career pick?

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Complete career NFL stats for Chicago Bears Cornerback Jaylon Johnson on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats.

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[Username]

No elite players. No reason to get excited.

 

[Hawkeye OG]

Despite the lack of pass rushers (or talented ones), this is Flus's specialty. He's going to have to develop players at some point. He kinda got a pass on the defense last year while Getsy seemed to take the brunt of the criticism. If Flus can't put together a good defense (or at minimum a competent one that's not a doormat), I don't know why he's a HC.

 

[Nelly]

If we can sneak into the middle of the pack (between 11th and 21st best defense range) then that's a win.

 

[pdxbearsfan]

Chicago Bears 2023 shameful defensive prediction should light fire under Matt Eberflus

The Chicago Bears defense was awful in 2023 after losing a couple of key players. They're not predicted to be much better this season.

www.chicitysports.com

I don't think they will be top 10 but expect them to be much improved. The Offense will consistently score more points and chew up clock, the rookie DL will improve the run D and the backend will be better as well. They need some turnovers which I think will get better, lastly the OL will give JF more protection and he will get the ball out quicker hitting short passes to move the chains. Overall, I'm optimistic and think they will surprise, I'm thinking near top 15 for both units.

 

[Raskolnikov]

Spoiler alert: It will be average

If by average you mean below average.

 

[Enasic]

If we can sneak into the middle of the pack (between 11th and 21st best defense range) then that's a win.

They’ll be 17th

#calledit

 

[Raskolnikov]

I don't think they will be top 10 but expect them to be much improved. The Offense will consistently score more points and chew up clock, the rookie DL will improve the run D and the backend will be better as well. They need some turnovers which I think will get better, lastly the OL will give JF more protection and he will get the ball out quicker hitting short passes to move the chains. Overall, I'm optimistic and think they will surprise, I'm thinking near top 15 for both units.

The rookie D-line will improve the run defense.

Are you listening to yourself.

Caleb Williams come on down.
Fields can't out throw this defense and if he tries to out run it we might be picking #1 again.

 

[Raskolnikov]

They’ll be 17th

#calledit

If by 17th you mean 31st.
I'll go out on a limb and say we move up 1 or 2 spots.

 

[mecha]

I can always count on CCS to be littered with negativity based exclusively on hypotheticals. keep it up bros!

 

[Enasic]

If by 17th you mean 31st.
I'll go out on a limb and say we move up 1 or 2 spots.

Nope, I meant 17th.

People forget the defense wasn’t terrible in the beginning of the year. Then they traded Quinn and Roquan and the defense went into shambles.

With Edmunds and Edwards the LB corp is much improved

The secondary should be improved. Added Stevenson and another year of development for Brisker/Gordon.

The run defense should be much improved with Billings and the rookie DTs, not to mention Walker, who is a big DE. I also wouldn’t be shocked if Gipson has a good year with better interior play and more push up front. Same goes for Robinson

Don’t expect the defense to blow anyone away, but I think they’ll be decent enough and not the train wreck you’re suggesting

 

[Raskolnikov]

Nope, I meant 17th.

People forget the defense wasn’t terrible in the beginning of the year. Then they traded Quinn and Roquan and the defense went into shambles.

With Edmunds and Edwards the LB corp is much improved

The secondary should be improved. Added Stevenson and another year of development for Brisker/Gordon.

The run defense should be much improved with Billings and the rookie DTs, not to mention Walker, who is a big DE. I also wouldn’t be shocked if Gipson has a good year with better interior play and more push up front. Same goes for Robinson

Don’t expect the defense to blow anyone away, but I think they’ll be decent enough and not the train wreck you’re suggesting

Good job, I think you convinced me. If by chance it fails miserably do we fire Eberflus or Poles?

 

[HeHateMe]

Good job, I think you convinced me. If by chance it fails miserably do we fire Eberflus or Poles?

can you please stop being so grumpy? tia

 

[Enasic]

Good job, I think you convinced me. If by chance it fails miserably do we fire Eberflus or Poles?

Define “fails miserably.”

 

[HearshotKDS]

I think it will be below average but closer to average than the bottom. At least closer than last year. I would be super impressed if anyone could make an above average D with this roster over a 17 game season.

 

[Nelly]

Nope, I meant 17th.

People forget the defense wasn’t terrible in the beginning of the year. Then they traded Quinn and Roquan and the defense went into shambles.

With Edmunds and Edwards the LB corp is much improved

The secondary should be improved. Added Stevenson and another year of development for Brisker/Gordon.

The run defense should be much improved with Billings and the rookie DTs, not to mention Walker, who is a big DE. I also wouldn’t be shocked if Gipson has a good year with better interior play and more push up front. Same goes for Robinson

Don’t expect the defense to blow anyone away, but I think they’ll be decent enough and not the train wreck you’re suggesting

That's just it. Bottom half of the middle 10 or 11 defenses? Not bad enough to be bottom 10 but not a hell of a lot better than that? Something like that i think is fairly realistic.

As much as we wanted an impact DE in the draft, DT was the worst position on the team by far last year. Angelo Blackson, Justin Jones, Mike Pennel and Armon Watts was a parade of backup DTs.