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Much like it’s nearly impossible for an offense to flourish without a quality quarterback, it’s extremely difficult for a defense to do much without a strong pass rush. The Bears have been learning that the hard way for years.
One of the biggest red flags of the Ryan Poles era is that the team has had the fewest sacks in the NFL at 93 in 53 games. Not surprisingly, they’ve allowed the fourth-most points during that span, whereas teams at the top in sacks like the Ravens, Eagles and Chiefs have been elite.