Chicago Bears: Key Depth Chart Adjustments Needed for Preseason Week 3
The Chicago Bears suffered a 24-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, bringing their preseason record to 1-1. As the team approaches the final weeks of the preseason, head coach Matt Eberflus faces some tough decisions regarding the depth chart. With the deadline of August 29 looming for teams to trim their rosters from 90 to 53 players, the Bears need to make critical adjustments to optimize their squad.
Compared to last year, the Bears have added significant depth to some positions, which is evident when a player like Trevis Gipson, who had seven sacks two seasons ago and led the line with three sacks last year, finds himself at the bottom of the roster. Gipson's performance in the preseason opener has raised concerns about his place on the final 53-man roster.
Here are some key changes the Chicago Bears should consider before their Week 3 preseason game against the Bills:
1. Reposition Trevis Gipson:
Gipson should not be the last defensive end listed on the Bears' depth chart. Although his stats might not be impressive, he deserves a spot higher than undrafted free agents D'Anthony Jones and Jalen Harris. Jones had a solid game against the Colts, while Harris was ejected for a physical altercation with a Colts player. Gipson and Rasheem Green should be competing for a spot on the final roster.
2. Promote Terrell Lewis:
In the defensive end position, it's time to move Terrell Lewis up to DE3, slotting him behind Yannick Ngakoue and DeMarcus Walker.
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