The Chicago Bears are about to enter the 2026 season with plenty of expectations. However, there are always surprises in the NFL season. What are some bold predictions that could come true for the Bears in 2026?
Chicago Bears Bold Predictions
Cole Kmet goes over 500 yards
Kmet has not hit 500 yards since the 2023 season. This year, of all years, is not the year many would expect the two-year streak to snap. However, Kmet could be underrated this year. All attention will be on the other pass catchers, including tight end Colston Loveland. This should end up giving Kmet access to easy targets and free space. Kmet could end up being an underrated outlet who is highly efficient.
Braxton Jones does not give up the left tackle job easily
Jones is expected to be a placeholder for Ozzy Trapilo. However, before his injury in 2024, he was viewed as a potential long-term starter on the offense. He is healthy now and won the starting job in training camp. Now that he is healthy, he might not give it over to Trapilo too easily. The Bears can say they are giving Trapilo extra time, but it could be that Jones is that good.
Kentavius Street saves the defensive line
Street played so well in the preseason that he not only won a roster spot; he made the team trade Gervon Dexter and lean into him as a starter. Now, Street could have a big year. He was expected to be a high draft pick before an ACL injury derailed his career. When healthy, he is a quality player. He seems to be a good fit for his skill set, and he is healthy. He could end up being better than Dexter.
Logan Jones starts the final month of the season
All of the talk surrounding Garrett Bradbury is how great he has been. He is a veteran with communication skills that the team needs. However, the on-field player is why he is on his third team in as many seasons. That is also why they took Logan Jones so high in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bradbury can start early in the year, but Jones finishes the year.
Devin Bush gets All-Pro consideration
Bush is the hidden star of the defense that they added in free agency. He is a former top-ten pick and is a great fit with Dennis Allen. He becomes one of the best players on the Bears defense.
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