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Defensive end Montez Sweat is the Bears’ most important player after rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, and they’re asking a lot out of him.
Their pass rush remains one of the biggest questions and potential pitfalls for the upcoming season, and they badly need Sweat to be a star. They’re counting on him to be an overwhelming force and spearhead their defense no matter how many double teams and chip blocks he faces.
It’s likely the most a team has asked of Sweat in his six-year career, but it’s a reasonable request given that he’s the highest-paid player on the roster.