Chicago Bears: First Scenario To Upgrade Defense In 2016

Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young (97) linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) and nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 9, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (92) reacts during the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

New Depth Chart

DE: Jaye Howard
DT: Eddie Goldman
DE: Jarvis Jenkins
OLB: Pernell McPhee
ILB: John Timu
ILB: Myles Jack
OLB: Willie Young
CB: Kyle Fuller
CB: Tracy Porter (assuming he re-signs)
FS: Adrian Amos
SS: Antrel Rolle

Speed and versatility are the name of the game with modern NFL defenses and the Chicago Bears get plenty of both by adding Howard and Jack. The front will be a nice mix of power and quickness with Howard and Goldman, enabling them to play the run and pass equally. Timu is an instinctive downhill run defender, Jack will be the coverage specialist. An answer for every situation. Something the Bears haven’t had in a long time.

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