With a glut of salary cap casualties expected to hit the open market, general manager Ryan Pace vowed that the Bears will be ready to react quickly to what promises to be an unprecedented free agency period.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses what new senior defensive assistant Mike Pettine will bring to the Bears, quarterbacks who could be available in the second or third round and instances when the Bears have drafted college teammates with their first two picks.

Coach Matt Nagy told reporters that the Bears are searching for a No. 1 quarterback who ideally possesses excellent leadership and decision-making skills as well as at least some mobility.

Bears coach Matt Nagy hired Sean Desai as defensive coordinator after interviewing nine candidates for the job due to Desai's conviction, confidence and intelligence.