The NFL Scouting Combine begins this week, and Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy and the Bears will descend upon Indianapolis to get a better look at some of the prospects entering the 2020 NFL Draft.
Chicago isn’t without its needs, with the most focus coming on the offense. From quarterback to tight end to offensive line, there’s a lot of work the Bears need to do on offense. The defense is also not without its concerns, as the Bears need to address edge rusher and the defensive backfield.
Heading into the NFL Scouting Combine, Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network says the Bears will be focusing on tight ends, speed receivers, defensive backs and linebackers.
They will be looking hard at the tight ends and speed receivers. The Bears will also closely monitor the defensive backs. I would suspect linebackers will be focused on as well as they may lose some veterans to free agency.
Chicago’s tight end issues are no secret. They’re looking for dependable tight ends following a season where Bears tight ends combined for 46 receptions for 416 yards and two touchdowns in 2019.
The Bears will also be looking for a speed receiver to replace Taylor Gabriel, who was released on Friday. With Nick Kwiatkoski, Danny Trevathan and Kevin Pierre-Louis all set to become free agents, the Bears will lose some of them and will need to address the inside linebacker position.
While quarterback and edge rusher aren’t among those position groups mentioned by Pauline, you figure Chicago will also be interested in both considering their current circumstances.
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