The Heavy Favorite To Replace Drew Dalman In Chicago Isn’t Who You Think

Drew Dalman retiring is a kick to the gut for the Chicago Bears. This team has worked for over a decade to secure that position, trying all sorts of names. Some worked a little better than others, but nobody stood out as a clear solution. Dalman seemed to change that with his Pro Bowl campaign last season. Now he’s stepping away from football at age 27, leaving a massive void in the middle of the Bears’ offensive line. So what do GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson do now?

Let’s start with the obvious.