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@ JamesDellAringa: If Mitch [ Trubisky] has a productive rookie season, do the Bears first turn to receivers to help him, or offensive line help to keep him healthy?
A: If you’re asking me to rank offseason priorities, my first two are receiver and outside linebacker. Cam Meredith ( torn anterior cruciate ligament) and Kevin White ( broken shoulder blade) should return next season, but help is needed. While the draft is more important, it will be interesting to see how much general manager Ryan Pace is willing to spend on free agents. Receivers such as Jarvis Landry and
Sammy Watkins likely will be available. A reunion with Alshon
Jeffery is unlikely; it’s in the Eagles’ best interest to turn his one- year deal into something longer and more lucrative. Outside linebacker is a priority because Willie Young is 32 and injured. Pernell McPhee’s knees also are a concern. @ RoadNinja49: Whatever happened to Taquan Mizzell? I was excited to see what he had to offer, especially as a receiver, and thought they might throw him in the slot on occasion with [ Tarik] Cohen, but he seems to have gotten lost on the depth chart. A: Mizzell was active against the Saints ( six special- teams plays, one on offense) and the Panthers ( one play on offense). In general, the offense has been limited because Trubisky is limited in it. Calls should expand along with Trubisky’s development, but that takes time. Mizzell might be intriguing because of his pass- catching and return abilities, but he’s still behind Cohen, starter Jordan Howard and third- down back Benny
Cunningham on the depth chart. The Bears need more consistent production from Cohen before expanding their playsheet to include Mizzell.
— Adam L. Jahns