Bears Roster Breakdown: Desperate for Defensive Line Development

Bears defensive line coach Travis Smith works with a group of players being called into squestion, which is rather surprising after last season's surge. Even with Montez Sweat and after the Bears made 20 sacks following his arrival, the defensive line is rated worst in the NFL by Pro Football Focus. Yet, the team did nothing of consequence to help their defensive tackle position and actually lost starter Justin Jones. Their help at edge rusher through the draft is Austin Booker, a player they've described as "raw." "So, the whole thing for a rookie, I call it a race to maturity," Smith said. "For teams that have success in this league, today, are the ones where the young guys play the fastest