Andy Dalton favored to win Bears QB battle

Sam Greene To say the Bears underwent a facelift at the quarterback position this offseason would be an understatement.

Gone was Mitchell Trubisky, who ended up signing a deal with the Bills. Long-time third-stringer Tyler Bray remains unsigned. Chicago’s first big move at quarterback was the signing of Andy Dalton to a one-year, $10 million contract near the start of free agency. The two-time Pro Bowler figured to compete with 2020 carry-over Nick Foles for the starting quarterback role, barring a big move in the 2021 NFL Draft.

However, the Bears would end up doing exactly that. Trading up to the No. 11 spot in the draft to select Ohio State’s Justin Fields, they were able to secure a…