While it wasn’t as splashy of an offseason for the Chicago Bears that we’ve grown accustomed to under general manager Ryan Pace — with no big money free agents or first or second round draft picks..." The Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansWhat is the Bears best “under-the-radar” offseason move?New Aaron Lynch Jersey ,57commentsCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:What is the Bears best “under-the-radar” offseason move?TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesWhile it wasn’t as splashy of an offseason for the Chicago Bears that we’ve grown accustomed to under general manager Ryan Pace — with no big money free agents or first or second round draft picks — it was still a productive one. The Bears did lose a few starters, but they plugged those holes back up with some veterans, plus addressed those positions in the draft as well. They also had a highly regarded group of undrafted free agents come in that could help build up the depth of the team.All in all, nothing happened that could negatively impact their chances to repeat as NFC North champs, and that’s the prevailing sentiment from Vegas as well, because they’re still the odds on favorite to take the division. SB Nation’s Christian D’Andrea recently wrote up his ‘One under-the-radar move to love from each NFL team this offseason.’ and his takeaway from the Bears is as follows. Clinton-Dix was a Pro Bowl performer in 2016 when he was a member of a good Packers team that went 10-6 and played in the NFC Championship game. Is it a coincidence that as Green Bay declined the two years following that season, so did Clinton-Dix’s overall play? He’s still only 26-years old, and I think he’s about to have a bounce-back year playing next to a couple All-Pros in the Bears’ secondary, not to mention Akiem Hicks and Khalil Mack up front. This is the most talent he will have ever played with and if all he does is replace Amos’ production, the Bears will be more than happy with that. But I think he’ll make more plays. Clinton-Dix has 14 interceptions and 28 passes defended in his five years as a pro. He’s also averaged 91 tackles per season. Amos had 3 interceptions in his 4 years in Chicago, as well as 18 passes defended, and he averaged 67 tackles per year. I know stats don’t tell the whole story, but the tape also shows that Ha Ha is a player that seems to be around the ball more than Amos. I think he’ll be motivated to make the most of his opportunity and cash in with a big payday after his one year in Chicago. There are a couple other under-the-radar moves I wanted to spotlight, the first being Chuck Pagano taking over as defensive coordinator from Vic Fangio. The defensive players loved playing for Vic, so there will be a period of adjustment Kevin White Color Rush Jersey , but Pagano is another old-school coach that was beloved by his players. Pagano also has experience in taking over a good defense and making them even better. Chicago’s D is loaded with talent, so I expect them to stay near the top of the rankings in 2019. There’s another under-the-radar move that hasn’t been made official yet, but there have been plenty of rumors that the Bears could be moving Cody Whitehair to left guard, with James Daniels moving over to the center position. If Daniels has the mental side of the NFL game down, to go along with increased physical development after a year in the strength and conditioning program, he could be a dominant force in the middle of the Bears o-line. But that’s not to say that Whitehair, who is coming off his first Pro Bowl, isn’t capable of dominating in his own right. I think a move to guard will allow Whitehair’s physicality to go to another level. He’s always been a technically sound player, but sliding over to guard will allow him to focus on just mauling people. What under-the-radar offseason move did the Bears make that has you excited? The scouts who chose Akiem Hicks’ Madden ratings should probably stay 1) anonymous for their own safety and 2) very far away from #96" The Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansThe Bear’s Den, July 16, 2019New,21commentsThe scouts who chose Akiem Hicks’ Madden ratings should probably stay 1) anonymous for their own safety and 2) very far away from #96CDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:The Bear’s Den, July 16, 2019TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailAkiem Hicks is not a fan of his Madden rating... not even a little...Photo by Chris Radburn/PA Images via Getty ImagesBEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/Riley-Ridley-Jersey , BEAR DOWN!!!!BEARRRSSSSChicago Bears RB Tarik Cohen opens up about his family tragedy - Bears Wire - While hosting his youth football camp, Chicago Bears RB Tarik Cohen opened up about a sibling who was recently paralyzed in a shooting.Javon Wims named Chicago Bears’ biggest sleeper - Bears Wire - Last year’s preseason darling, WR Javon Wims, was named the Chicago Bears’ biggest sleeper in 2019.Training camp position preview: Quarterbacks - ChicagoBears.com - When quarterback Mitchell Trubisky steps on the practice field next week in Bourbonnais, the 2017 first-round pick will look to pick up where he left off during offseason workouts.The Bears Only Have Good Contracts (Apparently) - Bleacher Nation - If the Khalil Mack deal is a bad one, that means the Bears are actually loaded with good contracts.Wood: Will the Bears Defense Regress in 2019? 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That would explain all the black clothing around town Monday.Madden 20 ratings: Khalil Mack’s perfect ‘99’ leads Bears - Chicago Sun-Times - Check out all the ratings for the Bears in the upcoming edition of EA Sports’ gridiron game.Ellis: The Bears have the top-ranked defense in Madden 20, plus other takeaways from today’s ratings reveal | NBC Sports Chicago - Not a whole lot of love for the offense, though.Ellis: And now, a very scientific debate into just how fair all the Bears’ Madden Ratings actually are - NBC Sports Chicago - Taking a look at the Bears’ Madden Ratings - Khalil Mack and Eddie Jackson unsurprisingly lead the pack, Chase Daniel is outright disrespected.Ellis: Madden 20’s QB ratings were released so you already know it’s time to get Mad Online about Mitch Trubisky’s number - NBC Sports Chicago - Camp starts next week, we promise.Chase Daniel reveals Madden ratings to teammates - ChicagoBears.com - Chase Daniel reveals Madden ratings to teammatesPOLISH SAUSAGEGrady Jarrett, Falcons agree to four-year, $68M deal - NFL.com - Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is staying in Atlanta for the long haul. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Jarrett and the Falcons have reached a four-year deal.Niners sign Robbie Gould to 4-year, $19M contract - NFL.com - Kicker Robbie Gould and the 49ers have agreed in principle on a long-term contract, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Monday morning.Alex Smith no longer wearing external fixator on right leg – ProFootballTalk - Alex Smith said last month that he expected to be able to stop wearing an external fixator on his right leg in July and the Washington quarterback’s hope has been realized.KNOW THINE ENEMYMadden NFL 20 ratings revealed Dion Sims Jersey , Detroit Lions players don’t fare so well - Pride Of Detroit - But hey, if you’re into franchise mode, the Lions could be a nice challenge for you!Golden Tate calls Matthew Stafford, not Russell Wilson, “best QB I’ve played with” – ProFootballTalk - Golden Tate has caught passes from both Russell Wilson in Seattle and Matthew Stafford in Detroit, and he has a strongly held opinion of which one of them is better.Packers’ ratings in Madden NFL 20 released; Bakhtiari, Adams, Clark lead the way - Acme Packing Company - Aaron Rodgers dipped considerably from his 99 ranking a year ago, as his favorite receiver and best protector move ahead of him for this year’s game.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRONInfante: Tarik Cohen using injured brother as motivation heading into training camp - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears running back discusses his recent family tragedy, Mitchell Trubisky’s progression as a quarterback, and more in an exclusive interview with Windy City Gridiron.Wiltfong's 10 Most Important Bears of 2019: #6 Is Eddie Jackson the best safety in the NFL? - Windy City Gridiron - For the 11th straight year, I’m bringing you who I believe will be the ten most important Chicago Bears for the upcoming season. 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