Pro-Bowler Valued at $26 Million Deemed Ideal Fit for Bears
The Chicago Bears have acquired a pass rusher this offseason and are anticipated to further prioritize the position as the NFL Draft nears. The addition of DeMarcus Walker, previously with the Tennessee Titans, to the Bears' defensive line has sparked discussion about who might join him. As free agency advances, the available options are gradually diminishing.
Alex Ballentine from Bleacher Report proposed that ex-Indianapolis Colts defensive end and current free agent Yannick Ngakoue would be an ideal match for Chicago. The accomplished pass rusher, who heads into his eighth NFL season in 2023, was a Pro-Bowler in 2017 and has consistently recorded at least eight sacks per season.
Here's what he said:
It would appear that Yannick Ngakoue is going to be headed to his sixth team in five years. With the Indianapolis Colts signing Samson Ebukam, it would appear the Colts aren't likely to bring back Ngakoue.
Ngakoue's constant movement is likely in part because he's a one-trick pony. That one trick (getting after the quarterback) is pretty vital, though. Ngakoue does not work well as a run defender. Instead, he uses his quickness and athleticism as a pass-rushing specialist.
With 65 career sacks and 9.5 last season, it's hard to imagine he'll be available much longer.
He had nearly half as many sacks as the Bears' entire defense had last season (20). They added DeMarcus Walker already, but he's a very different player at 6'4", 280 pounds. Ngakoue would be a pure pass-rusher who could be a vital part of their rotation.
Ngakoue's constant movement is likely in part because he's a one-trick pony. That one trick (getting after the quarterback) is pretty vital, though. Ngakoue does not work well as a run defender. Instead, he uses his quickness and athleticism as a pass-rushing specialist.
With 65 career sacks and 9.5 last season, it's hard to imagine he'll be available much longer.
He had nearly half as many sacks as the Bears' entire defense had last season (20). They added DeMarcus Walker already, but he's a very different player at 6'4", 280 pounds. Ngakoue would be a pure pass-rusher who could be a vital part of their rotation.
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1 JUIN | 64 ANSWERS Pro-Bowler Valued at $26 Million Deemed Ideal Fit for Bears Should the Bears sign Ngakoue? | ||
| Yes | 50 | 78.1 % |
| No | 14 | 21.9 % |
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