5 biggest needs for Bears in 2027 offseason

Heading into their Week 10 bye week, the Bears find themselves with a favorable 7-2 record and a first-place standing in the loaded NFC North. Even with the slight derailment of Caleb Williams missing three games due to injury, they are firmly positioned as one of the top teams in the NFL entering the second half of the season.

Since the Bears don’t play a game this weekend, now is as good of a time as any to look towards the future. I’m not in full mock offseason mode yet, especially since a few potential cut candidate veterans still have a lot to prove before I feel comfortable projecting who stays and who goes. But for the most part, we know what their biggest strengths and weaknesses…