Chicago Bears: 4 Weakest position groups heading into 2023

Chicago Bears Weakest Position No. 1: Defensive End

In the modern NFL, where the passing game is as valuable as ever, there are two underlying goals. Having a good quarterback and being able to hit the other team’s quarterback.

Although simplistic, both of these are a must for competitive teams. The good news is the Bears have figured out the first part of that equation. The higher-ups seem to be confident in Justin Fields and his potential. However, part two is a different story.

The Bears were the worst in the league when it came to hitting and sacking the quarterback a year ago, and they haven’t made many moves to rectify this issue. Signing DeMarcus Walker helps, but it’s unlikely his presence alone is enough to move the needle. 

Chicago will likely have to bank on the development of homegrown guys, such as Dominique Robinson and Trevis Gipson, and given their draft selections, putting that much pressure on their improvement may not be entirely fair. 

For a lot of the positions on this list, there are reasonable scenarios where things click, and the group ends up being better than projected, but if the Bears don’t make any additions at defensive end between now and Week 1, it’s going to be difficult to maintain that optimism.