#3. Fewer defensive linemen, more linebackers
In 2024, the Bears had 12 defensive linemen but only five linebackers on their roster. Now while Johnson is not a defensive-minded man, he must look to improve this side of the ball.
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There is no need to switch to a 3-4 defensive scheme, given that his former employers in Michigan also went 4-2/3. But adding more faster and more agile linebackers will fit his ethos: creative and aggressive.
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Edited by Veer Badani