Sports Mockery

● By Erik Lambert
The first Chicago Bears 2023 mock offseason probably comes earlier than anybody would like. Yet at 2-4 with New England and Dallas looming, few have any remaining illusions this team is a playoff contender. Focus is shifting to the next phase of what GM Ryan Poles has planned for this roster. He’s in an excellent position to be more aggressive next year. Not only does he have all five of his top draft choices but over $100 million in salary cap space. One question lingers. What will he do at quarterback? Though Justin Fields has struggled for most of the year, it’s evident the Bears’ offense is nowhere near talented enough to help him. Every single position group is made up of primarily average-to-below-average players. That has to change. So the team sets about making a plan that can finally bring in reinforcements while continuing to bolster the defense.