All the Bears want from linebacker Roquan Smith is a boring — beautifully boring — season. Something along the lines of 100-plus tackles, a handful of turnovers and zero causes for concern would be perfect.
Smith remains a bit of an enigma as he enters his third season. He’s very good and has the potential to be great. All-pro is certainly on the table for this guy. But the Bears need him to stay healthy and engaged.
No worries, Smith said Wednesday. No matter what you saw on Instagram or wherever else, regardless of the challenges presented by the pandemic and even with him rehabbing a torn pectoral muscle, he described his preparation for this season as ideal.