2. Can the offense rebound after a disastrous 2019 season?
No matter how you looked at it, Nagy’s offense was an utter disaster in 2019, ranking among the worst in the NFL. While Trubisky was a big reason for the offense’s failures last season, the concerns run deeper than quarterback.
Chicago’s tight ends were arguably the worst group in the league last season, tallying 36 receptions, 416 receiving yards and just two touchdowns. Pace hasn’t shied away from admitting to his failures this offseason. And that included releasing tight end Trey Burton, whose injury struggles hampered his production by limiting him on the field — and former second-rounder Adam Shaheen shouldn’t be far behind. The Bears brought in Jimmy Graham to occupy the move tight end position, and they drafted Cole Kmet in the second round to serve as the in-line tight end. The hope is that those two new faces will revive one of the most important positions in Nagy’s offense.
The offensive line has been a major concern this offseason. With Kyle Long’s retirement, the Bears have a starting right guard spot up for grabs, where former first-rounder Germain Ifedi, Alex Bars and Rasaad Coward will battle for the job. The run game was a big part of Chicago’s offensive struggles last season, and there’s been a focus on fixing it this offseason. Nagy brought in Lazor and offensive line coach Juan Castillo to help find balance on offense.
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