Chicago Bears: 3 Under-the-radar players who must return in 2021
By Ryan Heckman
We turn our attention to a group of underrated Chicago Bears who must be brought back next year.
Chicago Bears fans, it has not been an easy season to watch. Week-in and week-out, we continue the mental gymnastics in our heads. Should the Bears continue to lose, or as fans, do we hope for wins?
Sadly, most fans now have turned their interest to the 2021 offseason. Watching the Bears is still a must, but the hope is we see certain things out of specific players which give us hope for the future.
While there may be significant changes at the top and along the coaching staff, decisions will have to be made on quite a few players. There will be candidates to cut. There will be candidates to trade, in hopes of shedding salary and acquiring draft assets.
Which players will be retained? Which ones should be allowed to leave via free agency? The coming offseason will be crucial for the future of this team. Whether it’s addressing the quarterback position, improving the offensive line or redefining the identity on defense, the team has issues to address.
One area the front office should knock off their to-do list first and foremost, before addressing the tough questions, is the cheaper free agents of their own. Chicago has a handful of players who will enter free agency and should be easy to re-sign.
The thing is, these are all players whom the Bears have gotten strong play out of. All three of these players will prove to be values while solidifying certain positions.