The Chicago Bears are making it clear their goal is to build an elite defense. After some horrific years in 2013 and 2014, during which the unit hit all-time lows under Marc Trestman, priorities have changes. GM Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox are two men from defensive backgrounds. They understand how beneficial a great defense can be. Not to mention what it means to the city.
Often the central part of that process involves a pass rush. Teams that can put regular heat on the quarterback tend to do well. That’s why the Bears moved up in the first round of last year’s draft to select Leonard Floyd. They felt the outside linebacker had the exact sort of skill set required to become a sack artist at the NFL level.
He didn’t disappoint, posting seven sacks in his rookie season. This despite missing four games with nagging injuries. His early success started drawing comparisons between him and another instant hit from a few years back in Aldon Smith. Time has proven that was a poor likeness, but when examining the 2017 draft class something did become clear.
There is a player in its midst that is the spitting image of the former All-Pro.
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