There’s no sugarcoating just how terrible the Chicago Bears’ offense was last season. Considering it was the offense’s second year in Matt Nagy’s system, there was supposed to be a better understanding, which should’ve translated to better results on the field.
Instead what followed was a complete regression due to the failures of several factors, including quarterback, tight ends, offensive line, lack of a run game and play-calling.
Here’s where the Bears ranked among three significant offensive categories last season — and it’s as ugly as you’d assume.
- Points Per Game: 17.5 (29th in NFL)
- Yards Per Game: 296.8 (29th in NFL)
- Yards Per Play: 4.7 (30th in NFL)
In what should come as no surprise, Touchdown Wire ranked the Bears’ offense among the worst in the NFL, clocking in at No. 29. They were behind only the Washington Redskins, New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals.
This is a quarterback-driven league. And right now, the Chicago Bears have a quarterback dilemma. Rather than take a leap forward in his second season under head coach Matt Nagy, Mitchell Trubisky took a step or two backward, and the Bears’ offense followed. While the organization maintains they have confidence in the rising fourth-year passer, all of their actions indicate they are hedging their bets. The Bears traded for Nick Foles, and declined Trubisky’s fifth-year option. There are pieces in place, especially the talented Allen Robinson at wide receiver, but until the quarterback position is sorted out, questions will remain.
The Bears have spent this offseason addressing the weaknesses of the offense, including bringing in former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Nick Foles to compete with Mitchell Trubisky. Chicago upgraded at the tight end position with the free-agent addition of Jimmy Graham and second-round pick Cole Kmet. They brought in veteran Germain Ifedi, who figures to assume the starting right guard following Kyle Long’s retirement.
Nagy also brought in four new offensive coaches, each specializing in an area of the offense that struggled in 2019. Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo, offensive line coach Juan Castillo and tight ends coach Clancy Barrone will work with Nagy to fix these position groups and right the ship on offense.
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