Bears Hire Chuck Pagano As Defensive Coordinator
6 years agoThe Chicago Bears hired former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano as their defensive coordinator on Friday. Pagano did not coach at all in 2018 and is a bit of an uninspiring choice to run this already strong defensive unit, although Pagano has been a bright coaching mind in the league for a while. He'll have plenty to work with for a Chicago D that led the league in takeaways with 32, led by pass-rusher Khalil Mack. The Bears allowed the third fewest yards per game (299.7), were ranked seventh in passing yards allowed per game (219.7), allowed the fewest rushing yards per game (80.0) and also allowed the fewest points per game (17.7). They'll be one of the first defenses off the board in fantasy drafts this fall.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter