Day 44 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Happy birthday, Chicago! You’re a wonderful city full of wondrous history, delicious food options, friendly citizens, and a football team with its arrow pointing up.
Yes, I’m still feeling optimistic about the Bears’ future despite the stunning news of Drew Dalman’s retirement. And you should be, too. Now, go enjoy some birthday cake! While you’re waiting for your slice, you can read this installment of BN Bears Bullets.
So … what’s next for the Bears after the retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman? Well, we can start with this thread:I can't stop thinking about what Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson had to say about the center position in March 2025 after the team signed Drew Dalman:[image or embed]
— Funky Cold Luda (@funkycoldluis.bsky.social) March 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM You can go through the entirety of this thread on your own time. But the main point I want to make is that I cannot bring myself to believe that the Bears are going to turn the center position over to a rookie. This isn’t to say that they can’t or that they won’t. Instead, based on Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson’s words, I struggle to get to a point where a rookie takes over for Dalman, given how much the coach values veteran leadership at that position.FOLLOW BN BEARS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter | BlueSky
But with that being said, I suppose the Bears are well-equipped to throw a rookie center in that position. With All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney and right guard Jonah Jackson (who I thought played at a Pro Bowl level for most of last season) serving as flankers, I could see Chicago finding a center prospect who fits the mold of what this coaching staff is looking for in that position. But the thing is, I probably have to squint to see the vision. For what it’s worth: The Athletic’s Dane Brugler believes there are 3-5 starting center prospects who will come out of this NFL Draft class in the 3rd-4th round range. It might not be the ideal path for some, but I’m not wholly against it. I like that the Bears wasted little time in looking for replacement options. The team was reportedly set to host free agent Tyler Biadasz for a visit and had apparently “sniffed around” on Tyler Linderbaum. If it were up to me to make the call, I’d be OK making Linderbaum the NFL’s highest-paid center. Quarterback Caleb Williams makes this thing go. And he can’t do that if the interior of the offensive line isn’t strong. Even though it was a surprise to us, it doesn’t sound like the Bears were caught off guard:On with @SpiegsAndHolmes, @CarmieV shared what she has learned about Bears center Drew Dalman's retirement and his background. pic.twitter.com/09I57SXfjN
— 104.3 The Score (@thescorechicago) March 3, 2026 I thought this was an interesting tweet from The Score’s Chris Emma (bold emphasis mine): “Drew Dalman informed the Bears of his retirement ahead of the open negotiation period on Monday. Ryan Poles and his brass are well underway exploring the market for his replacement. While this draft is deep at center, the preference will be pairing Caleb Williams with a veteran.” Speaking of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, he had the perfect emoji to sum up the mood:? Hulk…
— Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) March 3, 2026 After the dust settled on the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, I was prepared to talk about edge rusher options and defensive tackle fits for the Bears. There were cornerbacks, safeties, and linebackers on my mind, too. But the offensive line moves straight to the top of the list of needs upon the Dalman retirement news. This team needs a left tackle and a center. With all due respect to Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen, his needs on that side of the ball should take a backseat for the time being. This is how I would rank Chicago’s offseason needs: Center, left tackle, interior defensive line, edge defender, defensive backfield, linebacker. Any objections? How would you rank them? The more time I spend typing out this particular Bullet, the more I realize that this should be an entire post. I’ll hop on that later.CHECK OUT THE BN BEARS PODCAST: Apple | Spotify | YouTube
What a difference a day can make: At this time yesterday, folks were framing updated betting odds and citing prediction markets as reasons why the Bears were going to land Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby in a trade. They still could, but it won’t be because of something oddsmakers put on the books. Windy City Gridiron’s Jeff Berckes nailed it with this tweet: “A speculation bet like this does not predict the outcome and merely reflects the money put in already and the book’s attempt to make money regardless of the outcome.” Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Sometimes, I think people fail to realize that shifting odds are often a reflection of where money is coming in from bettors and less of a refelction on news or speculation from insiders. To see the Maxx Crosby to the Bears line go from +650 (you’d make $650 if you put down a $100 bet) to -135 (you’d have to bet $135 to win $100) suggests that the movement has more to do with books protecting themselves from getting taken to the cleaners in the event of a trade happening. In any case, please wager responsibly if that is something you participate in online or at a sportsbook.MORE BEARS FROM BLEACHER NATION: Go Ad-Free | Subscribe to the BN Newsletter
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