Bears Urged to Solve Key Issue Early in Free Agency
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As the Chicago Bears prepare for the upcoming free agency period, there’s one critical issue that needs to be addressed right away: strengthening key positions. The Bears are urged to make bold moves early to ensure they don’t miss out on top talent. This video explores the key positions the Bears must focus on, potential free agents to target, and how early moves could shape the team’s future. Don’t miss our breakdown on what could be a make-or-break off-season for the Bears!
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https://youtu.be/Xyggh2phrx0
As the Chicago Bears prepare for the upcoming free agency period, there’s one critical issue that needs to be addressed right away: strengthening key positions. The Bears are urged to make bold moves early to ensure they don’t miss out on top talent. This video explores the key positions the Bears must focus on, potential free agents to target, and how early moves could shape the team’s future. Don’t miss our breakdown on what could be a make-or-break off-season for the Bears!
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#ChicagoBears #FreeAgency #NFL2025 #BearsMoves #BearsNation #BearsFootball #NFLRumors #SportsTalk #BearsUpdate #BearsOffSeason #FreeAgencyMoves #BearsFans #NFLAnalysis #TeamRebuild #NFLFreeAgency #BearsNeeds #ChicagoFootball #BearsStrategy #BearsTargets #NFL2025
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**Fair Use Disclaimer**
This video contains copyrighted material used under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. It is for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, and research. No copyright infringement is intended.
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00:00Bears' urge to solve key issue early in free agency.
00:03The Chicago Bears are at a crossroads, and
00:06free agency is the moment to fix a glaring weakness, center.
00:10For years, the team has struggled to find consistency in the middle of
00:14the offensive line.
00:15Last season, Ryan Poles took a chance on Coleman Shelton.
00:18It didn't work.
00:19Too much pressure up the middle.
00:21Too many blown assignments.
00:22Too many times Caleb Williams had nowhere to go.
00:26That has to change, and it has to change fast.
00:29The Bears have assets.
00:31They have cap space.
00:32They have a front office determined to turn this team into a contender.
00:36But to do that, they need a rock solid anchor at center.
00:40That's why the Bears must target Drew Dallman or Ryan Kelly in free agency.
00:45These aren't just upgrades, they're necessities.
00:49Let's talk about Caleb Williams.
00:51The Bears are expected to draft him first overall, and if they do,
00:54protecting him is priority number one.
00:57Rookie quarterbacks struggle when they don't have a clean pocket, and
01:00interior pressure is the most disruptive force in football.
01:04A shaky center can ruin an offense.
01:06Just look at the struggles in recent years.
01:08Bad snaps, missed blocks, and failed communication.
01:12With Ben Johnson running the offense, a strong interior line is even more crucial.
01:16His scheme in Detroit relied on Frank Ragnow,
01:18one of the best centers in the league.
01:20Now Johnson comes to Chicago, and he needs his own version of Ragnow.
01:24Drew Dallman or Ryan Kelly could be that guy.
01:28A good center does more than just snap the ball.
01:31He's the brain of the offensive line.
01:33He makes protection calls, adjusts to blitzes, and keeps everything in sync.
01:38If the Bears ignore this position, it will affect everything,
01:41from the passing game, to the running game, to Caleb Williams' development.
01:45The Bears cannot afford another year of instability.
01:50Dallman is a beast in the run game.
01:51He finished as Pro Football Focus's fourth highest graded center in 2024,
01:57trailing only elite names like Creed Humphrey and Frank Ragnow.
02:00His 78.8 overall grade was no fluke.
02:03He's an exceptional run blocker, and
02:05with the Bears committed to a strong ground attack, he'd fit perfectly.
02:09He's only 26, he's entering his prime.
02:11He allowed a career low pressure rate of 3.7% last season, that's elite.
02:17But he won't come cheap.
02:19The Falcons want to keep him, and other teams will be in the mix.
02:22Projected salary, somewhere between $13 to $16 million per year.
02:27That's a steep price, but the Bears can't afford it.
02:30And more importantly, they can't afford not to make this move.
02:34The Bears need an offensive line leader, and Dallman fits that role.
02:38His ability to command the trenches, his intelligence in reading defenses, and
02:43his consistency in both run and pass blocking make him the ideal candidate.
02:47He has the potential to anchor Chicago's line for years to come.
02:52If the Bears miss out on Dallman, Ryan Kelly should be the next call.
02:56He's 31, so he's not a long term answer, but he's a rock solid veteran.
03:02He's been a pro bowler.
03:03He's been one of the best centers in the league for almost a decade.
03:08He knows what it takes to lead an offensive line.
03:12Kelly has said he wants to see what's out there in free agency.
03:15But he also mentioned he'd like to stay in Indianapolis.
03:18The Colts might be moving on, though, with Taynor Bortolini waiting in the wings.
03:22If that happens, Chicago needs to act fast.
03:25Projected salary, around $8 to $13 million per year.
03:31Not cheap, but for a short term fix, it makes sense.
03:34Williams needs protection.
03:36The Bears need leadership on the line.
03:38Kelly could provide both.
03:40His experience is invaluable.
03:43He has faced the best defensive tackles in the league and held his own.
03:47He understands the mental game as much as the physical,
03:50making pre-snap adjustments and keeping his unit aligned.
03:54For a young quarterback like Williams,
03:57having a center with that level of football IQ could be a game changer.
04:02This isn't a situation where the Bears can wait and see what happens.
04:05The free agent market at center is thin.
04:08If Chicago doesn't land Dallman or Kelly, the options drop off fast.
04:13Coleman Shelton is still out there, but we already know how that went.
04:17Beyond that, not much.
04:19And the draft doesn't offer an instant fix either.
04:22The best center prospects in 2025 aren't expected to go until the third round or
04:28later.
04:28That's a problem.
04:30The Bears have to act fast.
04:31Free agency moves quickly.
04:33And when top tier players hit the market, they don't last long.
04:37Chicago has the resources to be aggressive.
04:39They need to use them.
04:42Other teams are also looking for center upgrades.
04:44The Falcons could try to retain Dallman.
04:46The Colts might push to bring Kelly back.
04:48If the Bears hesitate, they could miss out, and
04:50then they'd be scrambling for second tier options.
04:54Let's paint a picture.
04:56Imagine Caleb Williams stepping onto the field in week one,
05:00knowing he has a reliable center in front of him.
05:05The snaps are clean.
05:08The communication is sharp.
05:11The pass protection holds up.
05:13The running game has a dominant force up the middle.
05:17Now imagine the alternative, another season of instability,
05:21another year of pressure up the middle, another season where the offense
05:25can't fully function because the interior line keeps breaking down.
05:29That can't happen, not in this new era of Bears football.
05:34A good center doesn't just help the quarterback.
05:37He helps the entire offense.
05:39The run game benefits from cleaner blocking lanes.
05:43The guards play better with a stable presence next to them.
05:46The play calling becomes more aggressive when the offensive line is reliable.
05:51Everything improves.
05:53The Bears have to make a move.
05:54Whether it's Drew Dallman or Ryan Kelly,
05:56they can't afford to go into next season with uncertainty at center.
06:00They've invested in their offensive weapons.
06:03They've got a new head coach with an elite offensive mind.
06:07They're set up for success, but only if they get this right.
06:12Pre-agency is coming fast.
06:13The Bears need to be ready.
06:14They need to be aggressive, and
06:16they need to solve this problem before it becomes a crisis.
06:19Because this isn't just another off-season move.
06:21This is the foundation for the future of the franchise.
06:24The front office has a chance to set the tone for a new era of Bears football.
06:29They've built momentum.
06:30They have a plan.
06:31Now they need to execute.
06:33If they get the center position right, everything else falls into place.
06:36Caleb Williams can thrive.
06:38The offense can function at a high level.
06:40And the Bears can finally take that step toward becoming a legitimate contender.
06:46It's time to make a statement.
06:48It's time to fix the center position once and for all.