While the offense tinkers with new pieces at quarterback, tight end and wide receiver, the defense must be ready week one to leave the depths of mediocrity that has plagued Chicago since losing the 2010 NFC Championship game.
The defense was better than average and improving last season until injuries devastated the unit. Chicago’s defense finished 15th in yards per game, but were a top ten unit before injuries took their toll. Eddie Goldman, Leonard Floyd, Danny Trevathan were just a few starters that missed time.
As players hit the field in Bourbonnais this week, there was both good and bad news on the injury front.