CHICAGO BEARS (12-5)New faces: Defensive coordinator

Chuck Pagano http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-brian-urlacher-jersey , S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, CB Buster Skrine, WR Cordarrelle Patterson, K Eddy Pineiro, RB David Montgomery, RB Mike Davis, WR Riley Ridley, G Ted Larsen.Key losses: Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, S Adrian Amos, CB Bryce Callahan, WR Josh Bellamy, RB Jordan Howard, K Cody Parkey, G Bryan Witzmann, G Eric Kush.Strengths: Pass rush and front seven overall are led by OLB Khalil Mack, who could improve on 12½-sack total after having full offseason and preseason to get ready — last year he had neither due to holdout. Roquan Smith, in second year, and veteran Danny Trevathan at inside linebacker combine with DE Akiem Hicks and NT Eddie Goldman to key what was last year’s No. 1 run defense. Pass coverage is nearly as good behind All-Pro S Eddie Jackson, All-Pro CB Kyle Fuller and veteran CB Prince Amukamara, although it seems unlikely Bears can duplicate last year’s league-high 27 interceptions. Coach Matt Nagy’s creativity, overall personnel versatility featuring RB Tarik Cohen, WR Allen Robinson, WR Taylor Gabriel and Patterson, and veteran blockers, create hope offense will produce more big plays.Weaknesses: No one can be sure Pineiro is answer after kicking game ended last season with Cody Parkey’s double-doink missed field goal. QB Mitchell Trubisky improved greatly last year, but still needs consistency. Neither Montgomery nor Davis is proven NFL starter in backfield. Offensive line depth, particularly behind starters Charles Leno Jr. and Bobby Massie at tackle, is problem. Once Clinton-Dix and Skrine gain their bearings, little about defense should be troublesome, but scheme under Pagano has changed somewhat and it could slow down defenders for at least part ofseason.Fantasy Players To Watch: Robinson. Bears paid him like top receiver in free agency but he was coming off torn anterior cruciate ligament and made just 55 receptions. In this training camp, Robinson looks step faster, more athletic, and has become Trubisky’s go-to receiver. Cohen always will be coveted fantasy player because of ability to score from various offensive positions.Vegas Says: Win Super Bowl 15-1. Over/under wins 9½.Expectations: Improvement of Trubisky’s downfield passing accuracy, within pocket and outside it, is anticipated by coaches. Bears picked upoption year of OLB Leonard Floyd. Even with coordinator change defense can become more devastating if Floyd justifies management’s faith by making leap to elite pass rusher. Montgomery and Davis give Nagy more versatility on offense as receivers out of backfield, and maybe offense then becomes less predictable. Schedule can make it tougher to repeat in NFC North: It’s fifth toughest (.520 opponents’ win percentage) and last year they played NFL’s easiest schedule (.430). Of course, such projections rarely are accurate. Now the real fun begins for the Chicago Bears..." Latest NewsChicago Bears Free Agency 2019Chicago Bears Draft 2019Chicago Bears Undrafted Free Agent TrackerNew,369commentsNow the real fun begins for the Chicago Bears...CDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Chicago Bears Undrafted Free Agent TrackerTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailBears general manager Ryan Pace at training camp in 2018Photo by: Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. of Serena V PhotographyThe Chicago Bears have a long way to go before their 90-man offseason roster is filled out, and that means we should expect a slew of undrafted free agents to make their way to Hallas Hall. Bears’ general manager Ryan Pace said he expects them to add between 18 to 20 UDFAs once the draft ends. One thing to keep in mind, the UDFA market is a hectic time and it’s common for players and agents to tweet out things before it’s official. Teams can swoop in and offer more bonus money or a better opportunity, which can pry a player away from a verbal agreement.Lester and Jacob break down Bears third-round draft pick, Iowa State running back, David Montgomery Until the teams actually sign the player to a contract Womens Leonard Floyd Jersey , anything can happen. The Bears will likely look to add a kicker, some pass rush help, more defensive backs, a tight end or two, some offensive linemen, maybe a nose tackle, and more to compete and join the 2019 Bears rookie class. For those wanting a recap, here’s how the Bears 2019 class shapes up. 1st Round: Khalil Mack, OLB2nd Round: Anthony Miller, WR3rd Round: David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State4th Round: Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia6th Round: Duke Shelley, CB, Kansas State7th Round: Kerrith Whyte Jr., RB, FAU7th Round: Stephen Denmark, CB, Valdosta StWe’ll try and keep this tracker updated as news and rumors start to leak out, but if you see anything be sure to share the Tweet in the comment section too. - Some of the players reported on below may only be rookie camp invites -2019 Bears UDFA TrackerOffenseEmanuel Hall, (6’2”, 201), WR, Missouri (link) Another speedster with a 4.39 40Thomas Ives (6’5”, 215), WR, Colgate (link) A 4.48 in the 40 at his pro dayIan Bunting (6’7”, 255), TE, University of California (link) Former Michigan TE who transferred to Cal - I guess he likes dark blue and gold - EJDax Raymond (6’5”, 255), TE, Utah State (link)Ellis Richardson (6’3”, 240), TE, Georgia Southern (link)Alex Bars (6’6”, 312), OG, Notre Dame (link) Injuries hurt Bars’ draft stockBlake Blackmar (6’5”, 326), OG, Baylor (link)Marquez Tucker (6’1” Eric Kush Jersey , 300), OG, Utah (link)Joe Lowery (6’7”, 305), OL, Ohio University (link)Sam Mustipher (6’3”, 306), C, Notre Dame (link)DefenseMathieu Betts (6’3”, 250), DL, Laval Rouge et Or of U Sports (link)Jonathan Harris (6’4”, 285), DL, Lindenwood (link)Lawrence Marshall (6’4”, 285), DL, Michigan (link)Dylan Carroll (6’5”, 245), DE, Grand Valley State (link)Chuck Harris (6’3”, 265), DE, Buffalo (link)Clifton Duck (5’10”, 170), CB, Appalachian State (link)Adarius Pickett (5’, 11”, 198), DB, UCLA (link)Joshua Simmons (6’3”, 205), DB, Limestone College (link) - Has familiarity with Mike Furrey, who was Limestone’s head coach for two years ~ Sam HouseholderJordan Powell (6’1”, 190), S, Widener University (link)Darius Williams (6’0”, 195), DB, Colorado State-Pueblo (link)Now New Orleans bound (link)Special TeamsJohn Baron II (5’11”, 190), K http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-roquan-smith-jersey , SDSU (link) Baron was 17 of 22 on field goals with a long of 54 (5 of 5 beyond 50)John Wirtel (6’3”, 216), LS, Kansas (link)Bears Rookie Camp InvitesOffenseChris James (5’10”, 222), RB, Wisconsin (link)Spencer Schnell (5’9”, 190), WR, Illinois State (link)Ron’quavion Tarver (6’3”, 216), WR, Utah State (link) He popped more than once on the Darwin Thompson film I watched - made my notes by making big catches in traffic - EJJoe Walker (6’3”, 205), WR, Delaware (link) Played QB until 2018 when he moved to WRTommy Doles (6’4”, 292), OL, Northwestern (link)DefenseQuentin Moon (6’2”, 232), LB, Western Illinois (link)Zuril Hendrick (6’1”, 188), CB, Edinboro (link)Malik Davis (6’2”, 187), DB, Austin Peay (link)Doyin Jibowu (6’2”, 200), DB, Fort Hays State (link)Special TeamsCasey Bednarski (6’1”, 215), K/P, Minnesota State-Mankato (link) ~ 55/71 on FGs and averaged 40 yards per punt the past two years ~ Sam HouseholderEmmit Carpenter (6’, 200), K, Minnesota (link) He was 17 of 23 on FGs with a long of 53Alex Kjellsten (5’9”, 175), P, McNeese State (link)