Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano could be NFL's biggest X-factor in 2019

The Chicago Bears lost one of the NFL’s best defensive coordinators when Vic Fangio became head coach of the Denver Broncos. The Bears replaced him with former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, who has an incredibly important job ahead of him in 2019. The big picture: Chicago features a roster of elite defensive talent that, under Fangio, spearheaded an improbable playoff run in 2018. The numbers: Taking a look at how Chicago’s defense ranked league-wide last season, it’s clear that scheme and talent were a perfect match, with Fangio leading the charge. Ranked third in total defense (299.7 yards per game); Ranked seventh in pass defense (219.7 yards per game); Ranked first in run defense (80 yards per game); Ranked first in scoring defense (17.7 points allowed per game); Ranked third in sacks (50); Ranked first in interceptions (27); Ranked seventh in forced fumbles (19); Ranked first in defensive touchdowns (six); Ranked first in takeaways (36). Some argued last year’s Bears defense was worthy of

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