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Ranking the best Bears offseason acquisitions

We looked at every Bears offseason acquisition made by Ryan Poles to determine which ones were the best.

When the Chicago Bears take the field for the first training camp practice later this month, there will be plenty of new faces to see. General manager Ryan Poles was busy this offseason, overhauling areas of the Bears in hopes of improving upon a league-worst 3-14 record.

But with premium draft capital and the most available cap space of any team in the league, Poles made plenty of moves to bring in new players that should help the Bears rebound. Some moves were flashy signings that took place at the start of free agency. Others were late-round draft picks who could turn out to be steals. But which ones were the best?

Here is our ranking of the best Bears offseason moves thus far in 2023.

Auburn reveals jersey numbers for freshman summer enrollees

Here’s a look at what number each of Auburn’s freshman summer enrolles will wear.

Auburn put some finishing touches on its roster Tuesday with the announcement of the jersey numbers for the transfers and freshmen who enrolled during the summer.

Eleven freshmen enrolled over the summer and were officially added to the roster including running back [autotag]Jeremiah Cobb[/autotag], the highest-ranked offensive player from [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag]’s transitional class.

While Cobb has a chance to contribute immediately, quarterback [autotag]Hank Brown[/autotag] and offensive tackle [autotag]Tyler Johnson[/autotag] will likely need time to develop before they are ready to see the field.

They also got some much-needed reinforcements in the secondary with cornerbacks [autotag]Colton Hood[/autotag], [autotag]JC Hart[/autotag], [autotag]Champ Anthony[/autotag], and [autotag]Tyler Scott[/autotag], in addition to safeties [autotag]Sylvester Smith[/autotag], [autotag]Terrance Love[/autotag], and [autotag]C.J. Johnson[/autotag] all making it to the Plains.

They also welcome defensive lineman [autotag]Darron Reed Jr.[/autotag] who can play anywhere across the defensive line for the Tigers.

Two members of the 2023 recruiting class are still missing from the roster, freshman wide receiver [autotag]Daquayvious Sorey[/autotag] and JUCO defensive lineman [autotag]Quientrail Jamison-Travis[/autotag].

Here is a look at each number the freshmen summer enrollees will wear their first season at Auburn.

Number Name Position
15 Hank Brown QB
18 Colton Hood CB
19 Sylvester Smith S
20 JC Hart CB
23 Jeremiah Cobb RB
24 Terrance Love S
25 Champ Anthony CB
27 Tyler Scott CB
29 C.J. Johnson S
45 Darron Reed Jr. DL
79 Tyler Johnson OL

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Where Bears’ offensive supporting cast ranks among rest of NFL

How does the Bears’ offensive supporting cast compare to the rest of the NFL?

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The Chicago Bears upgraded their supporting cast this offseason in an effort to build around quarterback Justin Fields and help get the passing attack on track.

That included the additions of some big names, most notably wide receiver DJ Moore, as well as receiver Tyler Scott, running backs Roschon Johnson and D’Onta Foreman and tight end Robert Tonyan. They join an offensive group that also includes receivers Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool, running back Khalil Herbert and tight end Cole Kmet.

But how does the Bears’ offensive supporting cast compare to the rest of the NFL?

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranked all 32 teams based on their offensive supportive casts — running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. The Bears landed at No. 17, which is a huge jump after ranking 31st and 26th in the previous two seasons. Moore is obviously a big reason why.

Operation “Get Justin Fields a Top Wide Receiver” landed a legitimate No. 1 this offseason in former Carolina star DJ Moore. Moore has stayed healthy and productive, outside of a curious aversion to touchdowns, despite subpar quarterback play. He’s coming off arguably his worst season as a pro, as he played virtually every snap and managed only 888 receiving yards, but he is still just 26. Moore was the best wideout the Bears could have added this offseason, and he’ll be a major help for Fields in 2023.

Chicago had the league’s best rushing attack last season, led by Fields and Herbert. Now, they add Johnson and Foreman to the mix. But while the run game should once again be a strength, it’s the passing game that’s the focal point this season.

The Bears had the worst passing attack in the NFL, which wasn’t helped by Fields’ lack of a supporting cast and pass protection. Now, those areas have been addressed putting Chicago in a position to make a splash in the passing game.

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Bears rookies primed to make biggest impact in 2023

Which Chicago rookie is poised to make the biggest impact in 2023? Our Bears Wire staff make their picks.

The Chicago Bears wrapped the 2022 season with a 3-14 record and a 10-game losing streak. Despite finishing with the worst record in the league, there’s plenty of optimism surrounding the team heading into 2023.

While there are plenty of new faces who should help contribute this season, GM Ryan Poles’ second rookie class has the potential to be an impactful one, with right tackle Darnell Wright, defensive tackles Gervon Dexter Sr. and Zacch Pickens, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, running back Roschon Johnson and receiver Tyler Scott.

With that in mind, our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on which rookies are poised to make big impacts in 2023.

Bears rookie Tyler Scott turning heads with impressive speed

Rookie Tyler Scott has been turning heads with his game-changing speed during the Bears’ offseason program.

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When the Bears drafted wide receiver Tyler Scott in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft, they already knew he had blazing speed. Scott ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at his pro day, and his speed was something that made him an appealing addition to this offense.

But it’s something else entirely to see that applied on the practice field, where Scott has been turning heads with his game-changing speed during the team’s offseason program.

“His speed shows up, his suddenness shows up, and his moves and run after the catch show up,” wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert said, via NBC Sports Chicago. “He can catch a ball, make a guy miss, turn around, get going really fast. Like zero to 60. Obviously, he has deep speed. And his knowledge, he doesn’t make the same mistake twice. There are some things that we put in, everything’s new to him, and we’ll put in something that’s new and he doesn’t make the same mistake twice. That’s always a good sign for any player, much less receiver.

“You have to worry about breaking the huddle. There’s motions, there’s shift. Where’s my split? What’s the depth of my route? Certain defenses make a route convert into another route. It’s a lot of things going on at wide receiver. It’s not just lining up on the right side, going 10 yards, going right, and catch the ball. There’s a lot of things that go on that people don’t realize. But he doesn’t make the same mistake twice. He does a really good job.”

Scott was brought in to serve as another weapon for quarterback Justin Fields, where Scott’s speed can help open up the vertical passing game.

While Scott’s speed is his trademark, there are other aspects of his game that have impressed the coaching staff as he continues to develop.

“The way that he came in, he’s got some stuff to him that you like,” offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said. “His approach — he’s got toughness. He’s a smart guy. I’ve been really pleased with him. By no means is he where he needs to be, but where he’s going and his approach and the way he attacks every single day.”

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NFL legend surprises Bears rookie Tyler Scott with thoughtful video message

Bears rookie Tyler Scott got emotional during a video message from NFL legend Adrian Peterson.

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The NFL is welcoming a new group of rookies this season, and some of those players received personal video messages from NFL greats they watched growing up.

In a new Fanatics video, Bears fourth-round wide receiver Tyler Scott was surprised by his idol, legendary running back Adrian Peterson, who gave Scott a pep talk ahead of his rookie season.

“It’s truly a blessing to be in the position that you’re in,” Peterson said to Scott in the video. “Remember this, you get out what you put in.”

Scott got emotional during the video message, which brought him to tears, explaining the significance of the quote Peterson shared. It’s something that Scott’s father told him as a kid, and still does till this day.

“(It) means a lot,” Scott said.

Later on Twitter, Scott called it “a surreal moment” and jokingly wondered if his father had reached out to Peterson ahead of time.

Some of the other NFL legends who appeared included Tom Brady, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Calvin Johnson Jr., Barry Sanders, Ray Lewis, Odell Beckham Jr., Eric Dickerson, LaDainian Tomlinson, Rob Gronkowski, Davante Adams and George Kittle.

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ESPN believes Bears rookies Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott will have fantasy value in 2023

ESPN believes you should keep an eye on Bears rookies Roschon Johnson and Tyler Scott in your fantasy leagues.

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The Chicago Bears offense has the potential to be an impactful one during the 2023 season, especially if quarterback Justin Fields takes the next step in his development.

Last season, Fields emerged as one of the most impactful fantasy quarterbacks after rushing for 1,143 yards and a slew of scores. With the addition of wide receiver DJ Moore and a slew of weapons in receivers Chase Claypool, Darnell Mooney and tight end Cole Kmet, Fields’ value could increase if the Bears’ passing game takes off.

Chicago also added a couple of rookies in running back Roschon Johnson and wide receiver Tyler Scott, who could factor into the equation. In fact, two ESPN analysts predicted Johnson and Scott are mid-round picks who will have fantasy value in 2023.

Mike Clay believes Johnson has the potential to emerge as the lead back ahead of veterans Khalil Herbert and free-agent additions D’Onta Foreman and Travis Homer.

Johnson’s primary competition for touches will be career backup/committee backs Khalil Herbert, D’Onta Foreman and Travis Homer. Johnson has a terrific size at 6-foot, 219 pounds and was super efficient at Texas. I love him as a sleeper to take on a big role in what could be a breakout offense.

Jason Reid believes Scott could carve out a role for himself in a crowded receivers room, where he could help Fields take a step forward in the passing game.

The speedy wideout is among the newcomers Chicago will rely on to help QB Justin Fields take a big step forward. He had 1,419 yards and 14 touchdowns in his last two seasons at Cincinnati.

The Bears got two potential steals in Johnson and Scott in the fourth round of the draft, and they could wind up being impact contributors on offense for years to come.

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Projecting the 2023 roles of Bears’ 10 rookie draft picks

Here are our projections about the roles the Bears’ 10 draft picks will serve in their rookie seasons.

The Chicago Bears welcomed 10 new faces to their roster during the 2023 NFL draft, where general manager Ryan Poles found some impact players and got great value.

Whether it was landing studs like Darnell Wright, Gervon Dexter, Tyrique Stevenson and Zacch Pickens on the first two days or finding great value on Day 3 with Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott, Noah Sewell and Terell Smith, Poles’ second draft class has the potential to be an impactful one.

With that in mind, here are our projections about the roles that the Bears’ 10 draft picks will serve in their rookie seasons.

7 Bears veterans who could lose their jobs to rookies

Some Bears veterans should be on notice with incoming rookies who could challenge them for their jobs.

The Chicago Bears have overhauled their roster ahead of the 2023 NFL season, where general manager Ryan Poles has added some veterans and rookies who could have significant impacts.

When looking at the 2023 NFL draft in particular, Poles appeared to draft (or sign) rookies who should contribute immediately. In fact, some of those players could challenge established veterans for their jobs.

Training camp and preseason will present some intriguing position battles that will have big implications on the depth chart.

From Cairo Santos to Kindle Vildor to Jack Sanborn, here are some Bears veterans who should be on notice with incoming rookies challenging them for their jobs.

Bears sign Darnell Wright, Zacch Pickens, Tyler Scott to rookie deals

The Bears signed Darnell Wright, Zacch Pickens and Tyler Scott to their rookie contracts. Just three rookies remain unsigned for Chicago.

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The Chicago Bears have announced the signings of three rookie draft picks: first-round offensive tackle Darnell Wright, third-round defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and fourth-round wide receiver Tyler Scott.

Wright, the 10th overall selection, was the second offensive tackle selected in the 2023 NFL draft. He was the consensus best right tackle in the draft, and he’s an immediate plug-and-play starter for Chicago.

Pickens was selected at the top of the third round, joining Gervon Dexter as the second defensive tackle drafted by Chicago. During rookie minicamp, Pickens lined up mostly at the three-technique spot, where he’s expected to serve as a key rotational piece.

Scott was a steal for the Bears in the fourth round, where he brings Olympic-level speed and playmaking ability to the offense. He joins a receiving corp that also consists of DJ Moore, Chase Claypool and Darnell Mooney.

Chicago previously signed fifth-round linebacker Noah Sewell and cornerback Terell Smith, as well as seventh-round defensive tackle Travis Bell and safety Kendall Williamson to their rookie contracts.

The Bears have three draft picks who remain unsigned: defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and running back Roschon Johnson.

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