The Chicago Bears had a strong off-season, leading some to consider them a team on the rise, though expectations might be a bit too high. In a recent article from PFF by Jim Wyman and Dalton Wasserman, they ranked all 32 NFL teams for the 2024 season, considering each team's strengths, and weaknesses. The Bears were ranked No. 20 on PFF's list. Here's what they had to say about the Bears.
"On one hand, the Bears are a team with an ascending defense and a loaded receiving corps. On the other, they are a team with a rookie gunslinger, a new offensive coordinator and bottom-five trench units on both sides of the ball. Expectations are high, but patience will likely be needed as the Bears try to build a sustainable future."
Is this ranking fair for the Bears?
The Bears being ranked at number 20 initially surprised me. While I didn't expect them to be in the top 10, I thought they would at least fall in the 15-16 range. This is a team that won 7 games last year and boasts a very talented roster. Additionally, they have the third easiest schedule in the NFL, which bodes well for the 2024 season. For some context, here are the rankings for the other NFC North teams:
6. Lions
13. Packers
21. Vikings
The division is undoubtedly competitive. Do you think the Bears roster ranking by PFF is fair? Let me know in the comments.
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