Bears absolutely disrespected in Bleacher Report's latest win-loss predictions
Maurice Moton of the Bleacher reports made a Win-Loss Predictions for Every NFL Team After 2022 Schedule Release. I was very curious about what would be his take on the Chicago Bears.
Here it is:
Newcomers Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown haven't moved the needle with Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers, respectively, on their previous teams. Even with the opportunity to take on bigger roles, they're unlikely to make a major splash in their first year with a young quarterback who has a shaky offensive line. As a rookie third-rounder with only one highly productive collegiate year, Velus Jones Jr. has a lot to prove.
In the draft, the Bears didn't select an offensive tackle until the fifth round and picked up Southern Utah's Braxton Jones. He'll likely go through an adjustment period in a leap from FCS competition to the pro level. Larry Borom and Teven Jenkins have leads for the starting jobs at tackle. The former allowed five sacks through 663 snaps last year, per Pro Football Focus. The latter still has to find his way after he missed 11 games following back surgery.
The new regime traded edge-rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers, and the defensive unit will miss the three-time All-Pro commanding double-teams at the line of scrimmage.
If Robert Quinn and Trevis Gipson produce at a high level without Mack, the Bears defense, which features linebacker Roquan Smith, safety Eddie Jackson and cornerback Jaylon Johnson could keep the scores close.
However, this defense isn't good enough to compensate for an offense with just two reliable playmakers in wideout Darnell Mooney and running back David Montgomery. Third-year tight end Cole Kmet must take a big step as a red-zone threat to help Fields in the aerial attack.
Prediction: 3-14
I'm actually shocked about this prediction. I am not saying that the Bears are a great team that will be a Super Bowl contender. However, a record of 3-14 is straight-up disrespectful. The Bears do have some talent. Their defense will be very solid, especially with our two top draft picks in Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker. I also expect QB Justin Fields to take a major step in the right direction in year 2. And don't even get me started on the coaching staff. Anything is an upgrade over what Matt Nagy and his peers were last years. It is almost a guarantee that the coaches will be better this season.
Finally, our schedule is so easy. It,s actually the second-easiest in the strength of schedule based on last year,s win-loss totals. You are telling me the Bears won't be able to win more than three 3 against this list of teams:-Lions-Lions-Dolphins-Texans-Commanders-Falcons-Giants-Jets
Of course, we probably won't win all of these games, but 3 wins?? C'mon. Do better Maurice Moton.
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