Analysis: Bears GM Ryan Poles sees the Bears in 'Phase 2,' and after creating the most excitement for a Bears season in a couple of decades, that needs to mean winning.
Even in 2018 when Khalil Mack came on board a week before the season, the reason for excitement never reached the level it has now.
It's just a matter of taking it now because the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers also field strong, young teams ready to win for years.During his annual state-of-the-team address, Poles referred to this season as "the second phase" without clarifying what this actually consittutes.During his annual state-of-the-team address, Poles referred to this season as "the second phase" without clarifying what this actually consittutes.
Linebackers T.J. Edward, Tremaine Edmunds and Jack Sanborn have shown a nose for the ball already, with the physicality to aid the run defense. They've had a problem with punt returner and seem to have settled on veteran DeAndre Carter to solve this, although this wouldn't necessarily constitute a strength as much as a patch.The rookie quarterback holds so much potential but those two words -- rookie quarterback -- can cause more losses in the NFL than just about anything else.
Their only other real issue beyond maintaining good health--which seems impossible in the NFL--appears to be the defensive line. "Obviously, a really smart dude that likes to use a ton of different personnel groupings and we've seen that throughout camp which has been really cool, putting guys in good positions that they can succeed in," Kmet said.
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