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Here’s a look at where the Bears’ depth chart stands heading into the preseason finale vs. Titans.
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for their final preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, which gives some players one last chance to make an impression as final roster cuts loom.
Here’s a look at where the Bears’ depth chart stands heading into the preseason finale:
We’re taking a crack at projecting what the Bears’ depth chart looks like heading into Saturday’s preseason finale.
The Chicago Bears are preparing for their final preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, where a handful of players will be competing for starting jobs or roster spots.
With the final round of roster cuts looming next Tuesday, this is the last chance for many roster bubble players to make an impression and push for a roster spot.
While the Bears haven’t released an updated depth chart ahead of the preseason finale, we’re taking a crack at projecting what that depth chart looks like heading into Saturday’s game.
The Bears have released their second unofficial depth chart ahead of their preseason game vs. Bills, and there was plenty to unpack.
The Chicago Bears released their second unofficial depth chart ahead of their Week 2 preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.
When looking at Chicago’s second unofficial depth chart, there are some things that still aren’t much of a surprise — Andy Dalton being listed as the starting quarterback and the Bears’ top wide receivers listed as Allen Robinson, Darnell Mooney and Marquise Goodwin. But there are also plenty of changes from the first depth chart.
Here’s what we learned from the Bears’ second unofficial depth chart:
The Bears have released their second unofficial depth chart ahead of their preseason game vs. Bills, which includes some notable changes.
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for their second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, which features some shakeups at different positions.
The Bears released their second unofficial depth chart ahead of Saturday’s preseason game against the Bills, which included some expected updates and some notable changes.
Here’s a look at the Bears’ second unofficial depth chart:
With Eddie Jackson sliding back over to his natural position at free safety, the Chicago Bears defense should get a big boost.
Potentially a question mark entering the offseason, the Chicago Bears quieted the doubters when they signed safety Tashaun Gipson to replace Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, who departed in free agency. Clinton-Dix was persuaded by friend and former Alabama teammate to join the Bears on a one-year, “prove-it” deal, which turned into another one-year deal with the Cowboys.
In order to accommodate Clinton-Dix, All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson slid over to strong safety, taking him away from plays on the ball. Now that Jackson is back in his natural position at free safety, the Chicago Bears defense should get a significant boost.
Let’s review what the Bears safety room looks like as a whole.
Back at free safety this season, Jackson should be more comfortable doing what he does best, which is making plays on the ball. The former fourth-round pick has quickly become one of the best safeties in the league, highlighted by an All-Pro year in 2018 where he tallied six interceptions, returning two for touchdowns.
Both of Jackson’s interceptions last year came in desperation mode for the opposition, but the Bears will be counting on him to create turnovers this year.
Here’s our look at the Bears unofficial depth chart after the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Chicago Bears’ 90-man roster appears to be set heading into virtual organized team activities — although it can certainly change at any moment.
While there are a number of starting jobs already locked up, there will be some battles at some key positions, including quarterback, cornerback, right guard, safety and even kicker in training camp and preseason.
Naturally, these competitions can’t start until the Bears are able to hit the practice field — the “when” of which is uncertain — but, as things stand right now, we have a good idea of how things currently stand.
Here’s our look at the Bears unofficial depth chart after the 2020 NFL Draft.
While the previous two seasons provided a consistent quarterback depth chart, changes could be on the horizon at starting quarterback. Incumbent starter Mitchell Trubisky will have to battle former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles for the starting job, a competition that will last into preseason. The one quarterback position that is a lock is Tyler Bray as QB3, where he’ll serve on the practice squad.
The running back position appears all but set at this point — in regards to the top two backs. David Montgomery enters his second year as the clear-cut starter. Tarik Cohen isn’t a between-the-tackles back, and his role will be utilized differently in Matt Nagy’s offense. For now, preseason darling Ryan Nall has that third running back spot locked up, although he’ll have to fend off two undrafted free agents in Artavis Pierce and Napoleon Maxwell.
The Bears signed Artavis Pierce as an undrafted free agent, and he will likely see a considerable amount of playing time in 2020.
On paper, the Chicago Bears running back group looks thin. After the Mike Davis experiment officially concluded in November of last season, only David Montgomery and Tarik Cohen left on the roster who had any significant experience.
It seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Bears would take a running back in the draft or add a veteran back in free agency. While the draft has come and gone, the Bears can still add a solid depth piece with names like Devonta Freeman, Isaiah Crowell, and Carlos Hyde, all looking for homes in 2020.
However, the Bears made an underrated move shortly after the draft, signing Artavis Pierce as an undrafted free agent. The Oregon State product played in 11 games as a true freshman, rushing for 523 yards and averaging 5.3 yards-per-carry.
In both his freshman and sophomore campaigns, Pierce played behind current Bears’ running back Ryan Nall. Now on the same roster again, Pierce has the chance to unseat his fellow undrafted free agent teammate.
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As a junior, Pierce took a backseat to Jermar Jefferson but still averaged 7.6 yards-per-carry on 54 attempts. As a senior, he evenly split carries with Jefferson, rushing for 873 yards and averaging 6.0 yards-per-carry.
Perhaps his greatest strength – and where he can help the Bears the most – is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. He played in a similar style of offense at Oregon State, so the transition should be seamless. Pierce hauled in 74 catches for 578 yards – 7.8 yards-per-catch – in four years on campus.
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