Chicago Bears Mailbag: Free agency, running backs, and the NFL draft
By Usayd Koshul
7. The offense, the draft, and a new kicker
The offense will grow due to the fact that the Bears are set to return every offensive starter from 2018 (expect Jordan Howard) in 2019. If you look at all the best offenses in the NFL, one thing that they have in common is continuity. Drew Brees has had Pete Carmichael and Sean Payton for at least a decade. Tom Brady has had Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels for a long time too. The conclusion that can be drawn here is this: The best offenses in the NFL have a great quarterback-head coach relationship.
The offense will grow due to a growing relationship between Matt Nagy and Mitchell Trubisky. It’ll also grow due to the fact that many playmakers like Allen Robinson, Tarik Cohen, and Anthony Miller will be more comfortable in the offense as well. The arrow for the Bears offense points nothing but up at this point.
There’s no reason to be concerned about how Pace and Nagy are going to approach the NFL Draft. Back in 2017, when the Bears had just five picks, they came away with Eddie Jackson, Mitchell Trubisky, and Tarik Cohen. All three have become major cornerstones for the Bears. Pace seems like he’s got a few tricks up his sleeve for this draft. Running back is one position that they will address on day two.
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Regarding the status of Cody Parkey, it’s been made clear that he’s no longer going to be on the roster. To address this, the Bears have brought in groups of kickers and had them try out at Halas Hall. They’ve already signed two guys: Redford Jones and Chris Blewitt. They’ll also likely look to add in kicker in the draft. One thing is clear: The Bears are going to use every avenue possible this offseason to improve the kicker position.