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WARE, England — Opposing offenses have been highly aware of defensive end Montez Sweat all the way back to his time as a high school star in suburban Atlanta, so he’s always had to do a little extra to get past their various double teams, chips and other ploys to mitigate him.
It’s at a new level now — the highest one, in fact. Sweat’s emergence last season for the Bears, certified with 12 ½ sacks, a Pro Bowl selection and a $98 million contract, vaulted him to elite status and everything that comes with it.