Comparing the Bears roster to the rest of the league by position group, they only have 5 players in the top 10 at their position in terms of AAV, Thuney, Jonah Jackson, Kmet, Odeyingbo (as Edge2), and Gordon (as Slot CB).

Technically, Gordon is the highest-paid Bears player in relation to the rest of the NFL as the 2nd highest paid Slot CB. Odeyingbo is the next as the 3rd highest Edge2, then Thuney at 7, Jackson and Kmet at 8.

Gordon's is the only deal that will be that high for another few years. Odeyingbo will be gone next year, and all the rest will slide out of the top 10 with other players getting new deals. My assumption is Darnell Wright will get added to the top 10 in the next year, but Dexter or Stevenson are not getting extensions, so the next group is Williams and Odunze after that, but that won't be for at least another year or two.

OFFENSE:

QB - 20th

RB - 18th

WR - None in top 32 <insert eyeballs>

TE - T-8th

LT - 26th

LG - 7th

OC - T-15th

RG - 8th

RT - 22nd

DEFENSE:

EDGE - 14th, T-25th (Edge2 - 3rd)

DT - 23rd, 50th (DT2 - 18th)

LB - T-17th, T-17th

CB - 12th, 23rd (Slot CB - 2nd)

S - 13th

Outside of Gordon and Slot CB, the Bears have not committed a significantly higher percentage of cap to one position than the rest of the league. In reality, the roster is pretty well balanced.

Not sure whether this belongs here but, saw a video from last season where Allen was discussing the idea of using Gordon as a Safety. I assume that it didn’t occur last year due in part because they had Brisker and Byard on the roster and Gordon was injured for a spell. However would it be possible with the loss of both starters he might be thinking of trying it this season?

6 hours ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Not sure whether this belongs here but, saw a video from last season where Allen was discussing the idea of using Gordon as a Safety. I assume that it didn’t occur last year due in part because they had Brisker and Byard on the roster and Gordon was injured for a spell. However would it be possible with the loss of both starters he might be thinking of trying it this season?

That is an interesting thought. If they did that, the Safety position would be stacked with salary though with 2 guys both making a lot of money.

I was hoping they would continue to be balanced and have a position group with a bigger contract, rookie deal, and then a mix of other lower level guys. If you look throughout the roster, that at least seems to be the trend.

Wasn't there also talk about Tyrique Stevenson moving to safety? I can't figure Ty out. One minute he sucks, then he kicks ass. I'd love to see him play to his potential (which, IMO, is very high).

The two players I'm anxious to see this year are Turner & Frazer.

I think Turner can be the disruptor we need on the DL.

Frazer (Hope personal issues are resolved) has all the tools to develop into a starting DB.

Last year Wright was a nobody and he played descent. Don't forget Terrell Smith is back and his draft profile suggested playing FS. Cam Lewis is listed as a S on the depth chart on OURLADS website. If we can't draft a rookie starter, we have some options.

3 hours ago, Pixote said:

Wasn't there also talk about Tyrique Stevenson moving to safety?

I heard that too. Mostly speculative but many said he’s too small. Others have said Allen likes “non-traditional Safeties” in that they’re diverse in their abilities. Aggressiveness being a key factor. With Gordon he has that knack but he also has an injury history to be concerned with. Stevenson, as you say, is hard to figure out. Has great flashes but gets distracted (aka beat on coverage) regularly too. I suspect with him it’s more about maturity and maybe this year he’ll figure it out.

3 hours ago, Pixote said:

Wasn't there also talk about Tyrique Stevenson moving to safety?

They have Bryant, Hicks and list Cam Lewis as a S . He isn't the ideal size but they gave him a 2 year deal. He played some safety snaps in Buffalo, they at least can count him as a backup. It clearly shows we are drafting one and where they draft him will tell the story.

From the league meetings, it sounds like Trapilo will be out for the entire season.

3 minutes ago, adam said:

From the league meetings, it sounds like Trapilo will be out for the entire season.

yeah I think you have to assume that. Even if he's cleared, it doesnt mean he'll be ready to play impactfully. So I think you gotta move forward like he's gone.

If we end up with two good LTs next year, you can always trade one.

5 minutes ago, adam said:

From the league meetings, it sounds like Trapilo will be out for the entire season.

They should try and get him some practice reps towards end of the year but plan on it being a full redshirt season. The reps at the end are just to help push him as he heads into the offseason and to help Bears get a perspective of where he is so they can make plans a year from now.