5 positional groups Bears should watch closely at NFL Scouting Combine

The Bears are looking to address several needs in the NFL Draft, and there are no shortage of positions that they should be monitoring.

4. Defensive backs

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The Bears will have to address some needs in the defensive backfield this offseason, both at cornerback and safety. Cornerback Prince Amukamara expected to a cap-casualty, as he’ll free up $9 million. But the Bears will need to find his replacement, whether that’s in-house with Kevin Toliver or newly-signed Tre Roberson. Chicago is also expected to lose safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to free agency, unless they put up the money to re-sign him.

The cornerback class figures to be one of the deepest groups this draft class, and safety class has also shaped up nicely. There will be plenty of options for the Bears as they look to shore up their defensive backfield behind two Pro Bowlers in cornerback Kyle Fuller and safety Eddie Jackson.

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