A year ago, Chase Daniel marveled at something that struck him upon signing with the Bears as a free agent.
“I’m now like the oldest guy on the team, which is crazy,” Daniel said. “Because I’m only 31.”
The Bears’ 2018 spending spree — which is why this could be a relatively quiet week at Halas Hall — was focused on bringing in young, impact talent. That led to the signings of Allen Robinson (then a 24-year-old), Trey Burton (26) and Taylor Gabriel (27), while Kyle Fuller (26) and Prince Amukamara (28) were re-signed. The Bears’ blockbuster trade for Khalil Mack added an elite, 27-year-old edge rusher.