The Chicago Bears’ defensive line was the team’s biggest weakness during a disappointing 3-14 season. It was a focal point for general manager Ryan Poles this offseason, who added some new faces to the mix.
While it’s far from a finished product, there are some new additions who should help shore things up along the defensive front. That includes veterans Andrew Billings and DeMarcus Walker, as well as rookies Gervon Dexter Sr. and Zacch Pickens.
The Bears’ Twitter account shared a clip of the defensive line during Organized Team Activities last week, which included a look at Billings, who is a massive human being.
Billings will be tasked with clogging up running lanes on a defense that struggled mightily against the run last season, which is exactly what Chicago needs.
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Dexter, a second-round rookie, also stood out in this brief video, where his fluidity at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds is impressive. He’s got an impressive combination of power and movement that was evident in this video.
Granted, this is a 23-second video clip of a drill during voluntary offseason workouts, so you can’t overreact to it one way or the other. The real work begins once the pads come on in training camp, where we’ll get our first true look at this new-look defensive line.
