Browns Lose Bush to Bears, Fans Unfazed

0:00On March 28th, the Cleveland Browns just lost linebacker Devon Bush to the Chicago Bears on a 3-year 30-million-dollar deal with 21 million dollars guaranteed and an $11 million signing bonus. Cleveland couldn't match that cash so they watched him head to the windy city early in free agency. Bush put up solid numbers over 2 years with the Browns starting 17 games last season and racking up 201 tackles, 4 sacks, and 2 picks. Pro football focus graded him 4th, among linebackers at 87.6, finally cashing in on his first round draft type. Fans and analysts see this as a blow for Cleveland's depth, but they're not sweating it much since injuries forced him into a bigger role anyway. In Jim Schwartz's system, Bush thrived alongside stars like Jeremiah Ousukoramola and a Rookie Phenom, plus B-step front like Miles Garrett. Now in Chicago, the Bears' defense leaked 134.5 rushing arts per game last year, 5th worst in the league, under. Play collar Dennis Allen.

1:03Bush rarely blitzed in Cleveland, and without that elite support, experts predict he'll struggle to match his production in a new scheme. Bears fans might feel the sting if he regresses, but Bush earned his bag through hard work. Time will tell if Chicago's a spot for another breakout, or just a pricey experiment.