The Bears are playing their best football during a key stretch in their schedule.
Last week was a good week for two former Mississippi State defensive linemen. Montez Sweat made his presence felt on Monday Night Football this week, filling the stat sheet with three tackles, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble in Chicago’s 25–24 win over Washington.
The Chicago Bears' defense ranks 29th in the NFL in sacks per game (1.3). They rank 27th in the leasgue in quarterback hits per game (4.3). Yet, they supposedly have one of the NFL's top pass rushers in Montez Sweat.
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
The Chicago Bears are coming off their bye week a little healthier and hopefully more comfortable with the scheme of the new coaching staff. The Bears
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It was back at the end of training camp and GM Ryan Poles addressed questions about the outlook for this Bears pass rush. "I think this was the best training camp Montez Sweat has had," Poles said.
Coaches traditionally paint a picture of the opposition each week that looks like Godzilla on steroids. It can be a winless team and they'll find a way to elevate the opponent.
The Chicago Bears defense only gave up six points in the first three quarters of the season. In the last five quarters, Chicago has surrendered 73 points in two losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
The Chicago Bears defense only gave up six points in the first three quarters of the season. In the last five quarters, Chicago has surrendered 73 points in two losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
The Chicago Bears pass rush was noticeable against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. The Bears sacked J.J. McCarthy three times in his debut for the Vikings on Monday night.
The Chicago Bears pass rush was noticeable against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. The Bears sacked J.J. McCarthy three times in his debut for the Vikings on Monday night.
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The biggest question on the Chicago Bears' defense is whether there will be enough of a pass rush opposite Montez Sweat to challenge opposing quarterbacks on a weekly basis.
The NFC North has emerged as one of the NFL’s strongest divisions.
As Ben Johnson took over as Chicago Bears head coach, there were expected to be some offensive speed bumps along the way. But at Sunday’s Family Fest, fans saw the Bears defense come away as clear winners.
The buzz around the NFL is about Micah Parsons. A similar noise was once created by Montez Sweat. While the Dallas Cowboys' star defensive end is demanding a trade in a contract dispute, it feels like 31 teams are attempt to find ways to construct deals for one of the league's premier pass-rushers.
Bears DE Montez Sweat said he’s been studying Saints DE Cameron Jordan‘s film, especially after Chicago hired DC Dennis Allen this offseason. “Cam Jordan has always kind of been one of those premier pass rushers in the league,” Sweat said, via Marquee Sports Network.
After another disappointing season in 2024, the Chicago Bears went on a mission this offseason to change things. General Manager Ryan Poles set out to change the morale and atmosphere around Halas Hall.
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The Chicago Bears have already done a whole of wheeling and dealing this offseason, making significant signings and swinging major trades to bolster their roster on both sides of the ball.
Several veteran edge rushers remain unsigned at this point in the offseason. Many will land deals in the lead-up to training camp, but Ryan Poles and the Bears may not be among the top suitors on that front.
The Washington Commanders traded Montez Sweat as part of their roster regeneration when Josh Harris' ownership group took charge. The Chicago Bears were only too willing to take the defensive end off their hands for a second-round pick, paying him handsomely almost immediately after.
While Montez Sweat led the Chicago Bears in sacks during the 2024 campaign, that only meant a measly 5.5. For a player of his caliber, the pass rusher has much higher expectations on himself.
Edge rusher Montez Sweat was traded from the Washington Commanders to the Chicago Bears 10 months ago. The 2023 Pro Bowler discussed his first four-plus seasons in the nation's capital in a recent interview and didn't have the most pleasant things to say about his exit from the organization.
The Washington Commanders look entirely different heading into the 2024 NFL season. They had a franchise makeover, which means a revolving door within the roster as the team establishes a new era.
Pro Bowl defensive end Montez Sweat is thrilled to be a long-term member of the Bears. But, he recently revealed one of the many reasons he prefers it to his old home, hinting at deeper problems within the Commanders.
There's no arguing that the Bears are building something special this offseason, but they are still being viewed as the little brother in the NFC North.
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