Former Lions Pro Bowler Named Top Fit for Division Rival Bears
Summary
The Chicago Bears face uncertainty about who will start as their left tackle next season. Sports analyst Tyler Sullivan suggests the Bears consider signing former Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker, who has experience and a good track record.Key Facts
- The Bears used three players at left tackle last season: Theo Benedt, Ozzy Trapilo, and Braxton Jones.
- The Bears signed Jedrick Wills Jr. during the offseason, but he did not play last season due to knee injuries.
- There is still no clear choice for the Bears’ starting left tackle for next season.
- Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports recommends the Bears sign free agent Taylor Decker, a former Lions left tackle.
- Taylor Decker has played 140 NFL games and was selected for the Pro Bowl, an honor given to top players.
- Decker allowed only two sacks in 14 starts last season.
- The Bears’ current left tackles gave up 63 pressures, 48 hurries, and seven sacks last season, according to Pro Football Focus.
- Bears head coach Ben Johnson previously coached with Decker on the Lions, which could help their working relationship.
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