Chicago Bears: 3 takeaways from re-signing Danny Trevathan

3. Bears believe they can win now

As much as I love Trevathan for so many reasons, I also acknowledge that age is not on his side. In just under two weeks, he will be 30 years old. He has also had his fair share of injury concerns since joining the Bears back in 2016. In two of his four seasons, Trevathan has played less than 10 games.

Bringing him back can only mean that Pace believes this team can win right now. When he is on the field, Trevathan is still one of the better inside linebackers in all of football. He does everything well, whether it be drop back into coverage, stuff the run game or get after the quarterback on a blitz. He is a utility knife at the position, and for a defense with so many playmakers, Trevathan is a true luxury.

So, what makes the Bears think they can win now? That’s an even bigger, loaded question. Maybe Pace has some tricks up his sleeve for the remainder of the offseason. Will he actually go out and address the quarterback position in a big way, despite still placing so much faith in Mitchell Trubisky?

Or, will he go make a splash free agent signing like an Austin Hooper or Anthony Harris? Somehow, he’d have to clear a little more cap room I’m sure. But, I wouldn’t put anything past Pace.

A clear message has been sent, though, in re-signing Trevathan. Pace believes this team can win in the immediate future, and I like that attitude.