Bears GM Ryan Poles drafted only one pass rusher in Shemar Turner and some draft analysts called this a mistake, one they may even need to fix in free agency.
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner isn’t enough for the Bears pass rush according to some analysts.
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner isn’t enough for the Bears pass rush according to some analysts. / Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Even with the Bears’ lack of running back help in the draft until Round 7 drawing criticism from all manner of draft analysts, their failure in another area hasn’t escaped notice.
Both Eric Edholm from NFL.com and the staff at Pro Football Network have singled out the Bears’ need for help at edge rusher as an obvious are they neglected.
PFN did so in an article suggesting the one unsigned free agent who can help the Bears the most isn’t a ball carrier but pass rusher Za’Darius Smith. PFN found the humor in this situation because it would mean Smith has played for every single NFC North team if he signed with the Bears.
“Za’Darius Smith has played for every NFC North team except the Chicago Bears,” PFN wrote.