The last time the Chicago Bears ran a 4-3, Tampa 2ish style of defense they had 3-technique defensive tackle Tommie Harris playing at a Pro Bowl level for several years, and then after Harris’ time they developed Henry Melton into a a Pro Bowl 3-tech. Having a disruptive player at that position is something the Bears will need to figure out moving forward, because the 3-technique defensive tackle has been called the engine of that defense.
With the Bears transitioning from last year’s 3-4 base defense, several of their current front 7 players are going to have a new role in 2022, and I address some of that in my look at linebacker here and edge players here.