The Chicago Bears are trying to pull themselves out of the hole dug by years of bad drafting between 2009 and 2012. A period that left the roster largely devoid of front line talent, leading to their collapse from playoff contender to bottom dweller. This was the reason GM Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox were brought in.
Both men had reputations. Each were considered to have an eye for talent. Together they might be able to rebuild the depleted Bears roster back into something formidable. Things didn’t start well. Their 2015 ventures were largely flops. First round pick Kevin White is an injury-riddled bust. Pernell McPhee, their top free agent signing has endured multiple knee surgeries.
Truth be told the only considerable success from that year is second round pick Eddie Goldman. Thankfully the two seem to have found their rhythm. From 2016 through 2017 they’ve made a number of quality additions and the Bears have slowly started to play better. This doesn’t mean they’ve found all the answers though. Even with their wealth of experience, Pace and Fox can still learn things.
Turns out they got a surprisingly good lesson from a future Hall of Famer. (continue to next page)
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