What Tremaine Edmunds Will Bring To Chicago
The Chicago Bears acquiring linebacker Tremaine Edmunds means getting a player who will make a significant impact on the defense. Here are some of the things Edmunds would bring to the table:
Firstly, Edmunds is a physically gifted player who possesses rare size, speed, and athleticism for a linebacker. At 6'5" and 250 pounds, he has the length and strength to be an effective pass rusher, while also being quick enough to cover running backs and tight ends in the passing game due to his 4.54s 40 time. This versatility now allows coach Eberflus and the Bears to use him in a variety of ways and create mismatches for opposing offenses.
Secondly, Edmunds is a proven NFL player with a track record of success. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2019 and has amassed 565 combined tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 5 interceptions in his four-year NFL career. This type of production instantly provides a significant boost to the Bears' defense, which has struggled in recent years.
Thirdly, Edmunds is only 24 years old and still has plenty of room to grow and develop as a player. He has shown flashes of greatness in his young career, but there is still a lot of untapped potential here. With the right coaching and scheme, Edmunds could become one of the best linebackers in the league, making him a valuable long-term investment for the Bears.
Many may argue that the Bears should have just signed Roquan Smith to a deal instead, however, the Bears got the better end of the deal. By trading Smith to Baltimore, the Bears acquired draft capital, as well as signing both Edmunds and T.J Edwards for less than what Roquan is being paid. The Bears now have arguably the best linebacking tandem in the NFL, per PFF, with Tremaine Edmunds being ranked the 5th best LB in 2022, and T.J Edwards the 6th, with respective ratings of 81.9 and 81.6. Roquan Smith was graded at 70.6. It seems to be leaning in the direction of the Bears winning the trade.
Finally, the Bears acquiring Edmunds, sends a strong message to the rest of the league that they are committed to building a strong defense, like the lethal Bears teams of the past. The Bears have always prided themselves on having a dominant defense, and adding a player like Edmunds shows that they are willing to invest in that side of the ball to remain competitive.
Article Written by Alexander Abrams
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