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The optimism that the Bears would take a significant leap in 2023 — if not a giant one — after going 3-14 last season was rooted in oft-dreamy offseason narratives that looked more real than not.
Wide receiver DJ Moore would be a boon for Justin Fields — he has been from the moment Moore stepped on the same field as the Bears’ third-year quarterback.
Safety Jaquan Brisker and cornerback Kyler Gordon and other 2022 rookies would be much improved after promising debut seasons — Brisker in particular has looked like a future star, while Gordon also has shown obvious signs of growth already in training camp.