Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.
Which Bears veteran do you think will have a breakout season like Zach Miller did last year?
Phil L.
Owensboro, Kentucky
I’m going to go with defensive end Akiem Hicks. The 6-5, 324-pounder signed with the Bears as a free agent in March after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Saints (2012-15) and Patriots (2015). Hicks played very well at times after being acquired by New England last Sept.