The Bears' total is set at 9.5 wins, which is about where I'd expect it to be after last season. A schedule featuring nine games against seven teams that oddsmakers project to have winning seasons makes for what looks to be a grueling test for Chicago's football team.
Daronte Jones becoming the next Washington Commanders defensive coordinator represents a journey into the unknown for the coach and the franchise. But if this move brings the desired improvements, it will only mean good things for the team's ambitions moving forward. Head coach Dan Quinn couldn't be accused of being scared to try new things this offseason. He could have kept the status quo, hiring guys he knows and trusts, heading into a make-or-break campaign for his job aspirations.
The wide receiver has played out of his mind this season. He roasts every defensive coverage and has morphed into a three-level threat: beating man-coverage quickly off the snap, showing fearlessness to attack the middle of the field and stretching away from deep coverage. Klint Kubiak, the Seahawks' offensive coordinator, has channeled the entire Seattle offense through his star receiver. Smith-Njigba lines up everywhere: out wide, in the slot, in the backfield. From any of those looks, he's a matchup nightmare.
During a recent appearance on "Up & Adams," Alexander spoke about picking the Seahawks to walk out with the Lombardi Trophy, but made sure to send a message to his former team about not overlooking a key aspect of the Patriots, despite the ongoing narrative surrounding the roster: the offense. While defending Drake Maye's performance in the playoffs, Alexander also reminded the Seahawks not to overlook the quarterback's position and not to take the Patriots' offense for granted, even though that is the current trend.
