Bears Pass Rush Bet Goes Down | Chicago Bears News

The Chicago Bears made big moves upgrading their secondary but left their pass rush dangerously thin—betting on young talents like Dayo Odeyingbo and Austin Booker to deliver after a disappointing 2023 season with just 35 sacks. With no draft picks to bolster the front seven and failed trade attempts for proven rushers like Maxx Crosby, GM Ryan Poles is riding a risky gamble. Montez Sweat remains the lone bright spot, anchoring the line with a career-best 10 sacks, but the defense’s fate hinges on whether Booker and Odeyingbo can step up against one of the NFL’s toughest schedules. If they don’t, the Bears’ promising offense might be doomed without a functional pass rush. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86073c7042af8e70