. They finished the season losing 10 straight games and had a lowly 3-14 record on the season. But if it’s possible, they had the best worst season possible.
Two things happened last year. One, Justin Fields emerged as one of the most exciting players in the NFL. And two, and thanks in part to Lovie Smith’s Houston Texans (+9.5)
winning the final game of the season, the Bears finished with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Before we look at the additions that general manager Ryan Poles made, let’s look at the departures first.