Chicago Bears impending free agents and top team needs

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Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith (81) rushes with the football behind offensive lineman Eric Kush (64) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Ted Larsen, OG

The man who became famous for starting fights during training camp. One can’t deny that Ted Larsen likes to play a physical game. He gets after it on every snap and actually played pretty well in a number of relief appearances this season. However he also suffered some inconsistency issues that really had a direct hand in killing the Bears offense at times. So if he were to come back it would have to be on the cheap and as a backup again.

Eric Kush, OG

Of the two primary free agent guards, Eric Kush was by far the bigger surprise. Having gained some fame for his antics on HBO “Hard Knocks” when he was with the Los Angeles Rams, the 27-year old prove to actually be quite an effective reserve. When Josh Sitton went down with nagging injuries, he was the one who stepped in and the Bears offense really didn’t lose much steam. Kush is exactly the kind of younger, experienced player they would want as their primary swing guard. Presuming he’s open the idea.

Johnthan Banks, CB

Chicago claimed him off waivers from Detroit a few weeks before the end of the regular season. It was clear the move wasn’t a last ditch attempt to save them. Johnthan Banks is a former 2nd round pick who started out with two good years in Tampa Bay before scheme and coaching changes really hurt his development. The Bears present a system that fits his style for the first time in years. Odds are his goal is to get healthy and come back with a full off-season to prepare. That is unless another team swoops in with an offer, which is unlikely.

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