Let’s take a deep look at the Bears 2019 season, 2020 offseason and what lies ahead in 2020.
2019 Team Ranks
| Total Offense | 29th (4749 yards) |
| Passing Offense | 25th (3291 yards) |
| Rushing Offense | 27th (1458 yards) |
| Total Defense | 8th (5186 yards allowed) |
| Passing Defense | 9th (3554 yards allowed) |
| Rushing Defense | 9th (1632 yards allowed) |
| PPG | 17.5 |
| PPG Allowed | 18.6 |
| Offensive Line Ranks | |
| PFF | 25th |
| Football Outsiders (Run Block) | 29th |
| Football Outsiders (Pass Block) | 21st |
Coaching Staff Changes
| Bill Lazor replaces Mark Helfrich as OC |
| John DeFilippo hired as QB Coach |
| Clancy Barone replaces Kevin M. Gilbride as TE Coach |
| Juan Castillo replaces Harry Hiestand as OL Coach |
Offseason Additions
| Robert Quinn DE |
| Nick Foles QB |
| Jimmy Graham TE |
| Demetrius Harris TE |
| Barkevious Mingo OLB |
| Tashaun Gipson S |
| Germain Ifedi RT |
| Artie Burns CB |
| Jordan Lucas S |
| Jason Spriggs OT |
| Trevor Davis WR |
Offseason Losses
| Kyle Long G |
| Nick Kwiatkoski LB |
| Leonard Floyd OLB |
| Dion Sims TE |
| Taylor Gabriel WR |
| Prince Amukamara CB |
| Chase Daniel QB |
| Nick Williams DT |
| Cornelius Lucas LT |
| Haha Clinton-Dix S |
| Kevin Pierre-Louis OLB |
| Aaron Lynch OLB |
| Trey Burton TE |
| Adam Shaheen TE |
2020 NFL Draft
| Round 2 (43) – Cole Kmet TE Notre Dame |
| Round 2 (50) – Jaylon Johnson CB Utah |
| Round 5 (155) – Trevis Gipson DE Tulsa |
| Round 5 (163) – Kindle Vildor CB Georgia Southern |
| Round 5 (173) – Darnell Mooney WR Tulane |
| Round 7 (226) – Arlington Hambright G Colorado |
| Round 7 (227) – Lachavious Simmons G Tennessee State |
2020 Schedule with record vs opponents since 2017
| Week 1 – at Detroit Lions 1 PM ET FOX | 4-2 |
| Week 2 – vs New York Giants 1 PM ET CBS | 1-1 |
| Week 3 – at Atlanta Falcons 1 PM ET FOX | 0-1 |
| Week 4 – vs Indianapolis Colts 1 PM ET CBS | 0-0 |
| Week 5 – vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8:20 PM ET FOX (TNF) | 1-1 |
| Week 6 – at Carolina Panthers 1 PM ET FOX | 1-0 |
| Week 7 – at Los Angeles Rams 8:15 PM ET ESPN (MNF) | 1-1 |
| Week 8 – vs New Orleans Saints 4:25 PM ET FOX | 0-2 |
| Week 9 – at Tennessee Titans 1 PM ET FOX | 0-0 |
| Week 10 – vs Minnesota Vikings 8:15 PM ET ESPN (MNF) | 4-2 |
| Week 11 – BYE | |
| Week 12 – at Green Bay Packers 8:20 PM ET NBC (SNF) | 1-5 |
| Week 13 – vs Detroit Lions 1 PM ET FOX | 4-2 |
| Week 14 – vs Houston Texans 1 PM ET CBS | 0-0 |
| Week 15 – at Minnesota Vikings 1 PM ET FOX | 4-2 |
| Week 16 – at Jacksonville Jaguars 1 PM ET FOX | 0-0 |
| Week 17 – vs Green Bay Packers 1 PM ET FOX | 1-5 |
Miscellaneous Notes
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Khalil Mack has had at least 70 pressures in every season since 2015
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Bears went 2-6 against winning teams in 2019 (both wins against MIN)
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| 2019 Offense Play Selection |
| Pass – 61.3% |
| Rush – 38.7% |
| PFF Top 5 Graded Players in 2019 |
| 1. Khalil Mack LOLB 86.2 |
| 2. Allen Robinson WR 80.8 |
| 3. Akiem Hicks DT 76.7 |
| 4. John Jenkins NT 70.7 |
| 5. Eddie Goldman NT 70.7 |
| Players who opted out of 2020 season |
| Eddie Goldman NT |
| Jordan Lucas SS |
Burning Question: Is Mitch Trubisky the answer in Chicago?
Bottom Line: After a disappointing 2019, the Bears have kind of fallen off the radar. Mitch Trubisky disappointed the Bears organization, which led to them trading for Nick Foles. I think if the Bears have to go to Foles at any point this year, they will be in trouble.
Trubisky has definitely had ups and downs in his short career. But, he is still a guy they trusted more than Patrick Mahomes or Deshaun Watson. If they make the move they are effectively ending the Mitch era, and bring more uncertainty to the position.
This defense is still a filthy unit, do not be mistaken. Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn is more likely than not the best duo of pass rushers in the league. Eddie Jackson is a premier safety in this league.
I really believe in this defense, they are a good enough unit to carry the team. The quarterback situation and that offense in general just scares me off the Bears as a playoff team. I expect a very similar season to last season
Predicted Win Range: 6-8
