Doubts About Khalil Mack as a Solution for the Bears

Tom Shannon of Bear(ing) the News questions the idea of the Chicago Bears reacquiring Khalil Mack, agreeing with Chicago Tribune reporter Brad Biggs that fans have romanticized the linebacker's original four-year stint in Chicago. While Shannon is not entirely opposed to a reunion, he argues that trading a reported fourth-round pick would be an overpay for a 35-year-old defensive lineman near the end of his career.

Biggs noted that Chicago posted a 29-26 record across the 55 games Mack played, with his dominant performances waning after the 2018 season before current general manager Ryan Poles traded him to the Los Angeles Chargers. Shannon believes the Bears would be better served relying on existing pass rushers, including Montez Sweat, Austin Booker, and Shemar Turner.