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Chicago Bears Free Agent Review 2017: Dion Sims

By Nicholas Buono

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 10: A Chicago Bears helmet is seen in the bench area during a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Broncos defeated the Bears 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 10: A Chicago Bears helmet is seen in the bench area during a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Broncos defeated the Bears 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Bears signed Dion Sims to a three-year, $18 million dollar contract last offseason. Was it worth it?

Depending on what the Chicago Bears decide to do; Dion Sims contract is essentially a one-year $6 million dollar deal. If they decide to cut him before the new NFL year starts, it will only be a cap hit of $666,667. If they decide they want to keep him, he will make $6 million the next two seasons.

2017 Review

Sims was a solid pick up by the Bears. His performance was a bit underwhelming however. When he first signed, it was believed he was brought in to help solidify the running game at the tight end position. He didn’t do too well at that last year. Countless times throughout multiple games you can see Sims being blown up in the offensive back field or seeing him whiffing on a block he was supposed to make. As for the passing game, Sims registered his lowest catch rating ever while being in the league at 51%. His previous low was during his rookie year at 60%. Sims also had 15 receptions last season, his lowest total since his 6 receptions as a rookie. However, even though he only had 15 catches, he still recorded 180 yards, which is his third highest total ever.

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Did he exceed expectations?

No. But like much of the offensive players I’ve talked about from this past season, I can only judge them so much. I feel like they are all owed some sort of “mulligan” due to the fact John Fox and Dowell Loggins were their coaches. Aside from the coaching factor, he was a disappointment in the running game and was marginal at best in the passing game because of his drops. I’m not against the Bears bringing back Sims; I think he could be a solid #2/#3 tight end. But if they do bring him back, I hope it is with a restructured contract paying him less.

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