4. Stability at tight end

The offense’s struggles can be traced back to the lack of production from the tight end position, which is troubling considering Matt Nagy’s offense requires it. No matter how you look at it, the Bears’ tight ends have been an utter disaster this season. Trey Burton, who never got over his groin injury. Adam Shaheen, who couldn’t take the next step. Those are the guys who were supposed to be a large factor in this offense. Instead, they flamed out — and eventually wound up on injured reserve.

As the Bears head into 2020, they need to make some tough decisions about their tight ends. They need to address it, be it in free agency or the draft. They need to continue to groom some of the young guys, like J.P. Holtz and Jesper Horsted. Because this offense can’t go another season without adequate play from its tight ends.