Let's set aside the long-term goals of the Bears' rebuild for a minute and just look at how the team currently stands up against the rest of the NFC North, Hub Arkush writes.

Current head coach Matt Eberflus and former coach Lovie Smith both came to the Bears with similar defensive backgrounds. Could Eberflus turn the Bears around as Smith did nearly two decades ago?

We've spent a lot of time on the Bears' roster deficiencies, but the running back position provides a glimmer of hope for OC Luke Getsy's offense and QB Justin Fields' development, Hub Arkush writes.

Yes, Ryan Poles is all-in on Justin Fields, but his rebuild has also left his young QB with insufficient talent at wide receiver. Balancing short-term needs with a long-term goal will be a challenge the Bears, Hub Arkush writes.

With uncertainty at both tackle and guard, the Bears are putting a lot of faith in an untested offensive line to protect quarterback Justin Fields, Hub Arkush writes.

The Packers made Jaire Alexander the highest-paid cornerback in the league on Monday. With several young defensive backs on rookie contracts, the Bears could be setting themselves up well if their recent draft picks play to their potential.

It's easy to just let the youngsters play at many positions, but it's a tougher decision on the offensive line, Hub Arkush writes. Should the Bears prioritize their development or ensure adequate protection for Justin Fields?

Even in a rebuild, the Bears still need to put more talent around Justin Fields, writes Hub Arkush, who looks at four wide receivers still available in free agency.

The Bears wrapped up their rookie minicamp Sunday at Halas Hall, where the most important rookie proved to be offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, Hub Arkush writes.