If the Chicago Bears are going to see big improvement on defense, it might have to start with production from one of the rookie tackles, Gervon Dexter Sr. or Zacch Pickens.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Zacch Pickens celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of a preseason game at Soldier Field on Aug. 12, 2023.
The reality is the Bears desperately needed help at defensive tackle and it wasn’t a particularly good draft for edge rushers.Beginning with Sunday’s season opener against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field, we’ll get an idea of how the team did reshaping the front with Dexter and Pickens while Bell develops on the practice squad.
Dexter and Pickens are going to get as much playing time as they earn. Veterans Justin Jones and Andrew Billings are listed as starters. Jones played 68.4% of the snaps last season. In a perfect world, maybe that number dips slightly. Billings is a classic run-stuffer. He might not get more than 40% of the snaps. That leaves a ton of work for the newcomers.
“Everything we practiced was in the games,” Pickens said. “So, it felt like everything started to slow down for me. When that happens, it’s easy to play your game and play fast. It goes with confidence and being around the veterans here. They help me out. I’m excited.”
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