The Chicago Bears plan to draft and recruit larger players to fit the defensive front seven scheme, according to general manager Phil Emery. The team will use a 4-3 scheme but also wants to evaluate defensive players in this year’s draft. “My personal preference is bigger is always better as long as you’re not sacrificing athleticism and speed,” Emery said. “This is a fast game, but it’s a very physically tough, impactful game and you need bigger bodies over time to win those matchups.”
Bears | Front seven will be larger