Between former defensive ends like Jared Allen, Lamarr Houston and Willie Young making the transition, and free agent additions like Pernell McPhee and Sam Acho with valuable experience, the Chicago Bears have a lot of options at the outside linebacker position. In new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s 3-4 defense, the Bears outside linebackers are primarily going to be asked to rush the passer in space.
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With all of the players mentioned above bringing experience and great skill-sets to the fold, outside linebacker is undoubtedly the deepest position on the Bears’ defense.