KHALIL MACK BACK TO CHICAGO?! š Bears Show Interest + 5 BIG Problems Ben Johnson MUST Fix
21m | Oct 25, 2026š»š„ THE CHICAGO BEARS ARE 5-2ā¦ BUT RYAN POLES AND BEN JOHNSON STILL HAVE WORK TO DO.
Could a familiar face help Chicago take the next step?
Reports indicate the Bears are expected to have interest in a potential reunion with Khalil Mack if the Los Angeles Chargers become willing to discuss a trade.
Nothing is imminent, and Los Angeles has not indicated that Mack is currently available.
But with Chicago looking like a legitimate NFC contender, should Ryan Poles make the call if that changes? š
And the trade deadline isn't the only major Bears storyline.
Chicago now has an extended mini-bye before facing the Seattle Seahawks, giving Ben Johnson and his coaching staff valuable time to address FIVE problems that could become much more costly against the NFC's best teams.
šØ THE FIVE BIG PRIORITIES:
š”ļø Fix defensive communication and eliminate explosive breakdowns
š© Clean up the penalties and improve third-down execution
š Rebuild the offense after losing Cole Kmet for the season
š Reestablish the rushing attack and protect Caleb Williams
š¤ Learn how to FINISH teams instead of letting opponents hang around
š„ Why Khalil Mack still makes sense as a Bears trade target
š What a Mack and Montez Sweat pairing could mean for Dennis Allen
š° How aggressive Ryan Poles should be at the trade deadline
š”ļø Why Chicago's defense needs consistency more than complexity
š¬ The 48-yard Rhamondre Stevenson touchdown that should NEVER have happened
š© Why penalties are making Ben Johnson's offense work harder than necessary
šÆ Chicago's third-down problem despite scoring 30 points against New England
š How the Bears replace Cole Kmet's blocking, leadership and versatility
š„ Why Colston Loveland must remain a receiving weapon
š Why rookie Sam Roush suddenly becomes extremely important
š How much Chicago is missing Kyle Monangai's physical running style
š§± Why Caleb's pass protection still needs improvement
š¤ Why Chicago has to learn to put opponents away
š Whether the 5-2 Bears are REALLY ready to contend with the NFC's best
Chicago's young offensive weapons are emerging.
And Montez Sweat is eligible to return.
Being better isn't enough anymore.
Can Chicago become CLEANER, more disciplined and more complete before the second half of the season?
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