5 biggest takeaways from Chicago Bears first unofficial depth chart

1. Mario Edwards on the edge

There was a question entering training camp about what role Mario Edwards would hold. He is what most would term an “inside-outside rusher” in that he can defend the run from the edge, then kick inside and rush the passer.

Because of the lack of depth on the interior, many assumed he would be lumped in with the interior lineman. He did play 5-tech and not an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense.

However, in the 4-3, they have him listed as a defensive end on the edge. He can obviously kick Inside, but it is notable. The ripple effects are that Dominique Robinson is now edge-five, and a third-string player on the first depth chart, while Carson Taylor is probably firmly off of the roster.

This is great news for Micah Dew-Treadway who is ahead of Mike Pennel on the depth chart. Considering Pennel is a veteran and Dew-Treadway is a UDFA, this is rather notable. As the fourth inside defensive lineman, the UDFA could be making the roster.