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Projecting the Bears’ 2018 defensive numbers

On Tuesday, I projected the Chicago Bears offensive numbers, which was a challenge with many unknowns.

Defensively, Chicago’s 2018 situation paints a clearer picture. The team will be returning all but one of their starters from last season.

The majority of the focus this off-season has centered on the offense and rightfully so. But could many be sleeping on a defense that ranked in the top 10 in most statistical categories last year? That same unit has it’s entire coaching staff led by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio returning. Don’t forget a handful of quality draft picks and free agent signings meshing together either.