"Ben Johnson on not drafting any edge rushers: 'We will coach better than a year ago...it's a combination of us being able to coach better and those guys (mentioned Sweat, Booker, Dayo, Turner) taking the next step. I think we have some pretty good pieces to work with.'"
"Ryan Poles, on Saturday, regarding the pass rush: 'At the defensive line position, (Austin Booker)'s coming along with Dayo (Odeyingbo), (Montez) Sweat, Shemar (Turner). We feel good about those guys. Obviously, we have one more day, so we can continue to add. But like what that group is and what they're becoming, and we feel like there is some developmental upside.'"
The Chicago Bears made seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed 13 undrafted free agents, totaling 20 new players. Despite these additions, the Bears did not address their pass rush needs. They explored trades for players like Maxx Crosby and Dexter Lawrence but ultimately did not secure any edge rushers. General Manager Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson expressed confidence in the current roster's potential for improvement, emphasizing coaching and player development as key factors moving forward.
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