The Bears begin their final week of preseason practices Monday, making it their last chance to clear up roles and finalize the overall manner in which they’ll attack this season.
After that, they’ll cut the roster from 80 to 53 (plus a 16-man practice squad, so most of the current group will likely remain intact) and launch preparation for the season opener against the Lions.
Everything’s on the table for the Bears at this point. If their offense is good, they have a chance to compete for a title. If it isn’t, they’ll be fortunate to finish .