Ranking 7 Bears under the most pressure in 2020

There are several Bears players, coaches and front-office staff that are facing more pressure than others this season.

3. Jimmy Graham

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Jimmy Graham has only been in Chicago for a hot minute, but there’s already a significant amount of pressure on the Bears’ newest tight end. Graham was among the most criticized free-agent signings this offseason, as the Bears shelled out a two-year, $16 million deal with $9 million guaranteed.

All of that for an aging veteran that was on the decline with future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers throwing him the ball. With the release of Trey Burton — and assuming Adam Shaheen’s time is all but done — Pace is putting his faith in Graham to add a spark to a tight ends room that was collectively among the worst in 2019. Graham will be the featured “U” tight end, but he’s certainly no Travis Kelce.

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