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Sam Darnold is swarmed under by Montez Sweat and the Bears rush last year at Soldier Field.

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Sam Darnold is swarmed under by Montez Sweat and the Bears rush last year at Soldier Field.

What Bears defensive success could look like in the Dennis Allen era

Tracking the progress of the New Orleans' defense Dennis Allen coached reveals a possible route the Bears defense could take as soon as this year if they handle the scheme transition.

Gene Chamberlain
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