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Chicago Bears: 5 offseason needs

By Parker Hurley

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: Kyle Long #75 of the Chicago Bears blocks against Danny Shelton #71 of the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on October 21, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Patriots defeated the Bears 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: Kyle Long #75 of the Chicago Bears blocks against Danny Shelton #71 of the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on October 21, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Patriots defeated the Bears 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 11: Bryce Callahan #37 of the Chicago Bears attempts to block the pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at Soldier Field on November 11, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 11: Bryce Callahan #37 of the Chicago Bears attempts to block the pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at Soldier Field on November 11, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Slot Cornerback

Bryce Callahan may test the market. There has been little talk of an extension this offseason, and there are a variety of factors that will make his free agency interesting, starting with a season-ending injury. Even if Callahan does test the market, the Chicago Bears should not feel confident in the slot position now or moving forward. Remember, Callahan had a chance to be extended last season, tested the market and came back on a cheap one-year deal.

The Bears had another chance to extend him this past offseason and did not. Callahan may be betting on a payday, but the Bears may not be offering much either. They may not be sure of his long term ability, and a season that ends with him injured does not alleviate that, despite a strong season.

Still, last year they relied on Sherrick McManis who is a core special teamer when Callahan went down. They need another option behind Callahan if not an upgrade and a replacement.

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