For a team like the Chicago Bears, a list counting down the importance of players on the rosters going into a new season varies greatly from a team fancying itself a playoff contender.
Given Chicago's progress in a rebuild, the list will look quite a bit different from a team such as say, the New England Patriots—where the hierarchy will boil down to who needs to stay healthy and productive in order for the team to compete for a title.
For general manager Ryan Pace, head coach John Fox and the rest of the organization, the list will lean more toward a future-looking slant.