The Chicago Bears have a number of needs that they need to address this off-season. Undoubtedly, with the legal tampering period of NFL free agency opening today, they will have plenty of opportunities to do so. Along with the NFL Draft next month, Chicago can add a number of talented players to their roster.
That being said, they would also do well to bring back some of their own impending free agents. Already, the Bears have agreed to deals with D’Marco Jackson and Daniel Hardy.
With players allowed to talk to teams starting today, the Bears would do well to lock up another player, Kevin Byard, as soon as possible.
The Chicago Bears should re-sign safety Kevin Byard
One of the positions that Chicago needs to address quickly in free agency is safety. Both of their starting safeties from the last few years, Byard and Jaquan Brisker, are set to hit the open market.
Brisker is going to get a nice second NFL contract from another team, but the 32-year-old Byard will be more affordable, and perhaps even better in the short-term. After all, the was an All-Pro last season while leading the league with seven interceptions.
Brisker struggled with injuries early in his career but, because he is younger, will command a longer and more expensive deal. On the other hand, Byard will get a shorter contract due to his age.
The fact is that the Bears defense led the NFL in turnovers forced last year, and Byard was the one who forced the most, account for nearly one-third of their interceptions total.
If Chicago wants to both improve on defense while still ensuring they can generate takeaways, it only makes sense to bring Byard back.
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