David Bass understands the low expectations surrounding the Bears
by Jake Perper | Tue, Jul 14th 2:29pm EDT
Third-year Bears defensive player David Bass is transitioning to OLB after playing as a 4-3 DE his entire football career. In 20 games with two starts, Bass has 33 tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception return for a touchdown. (Bears Backer)
Fantasy Impact:
The Bears report to Bourbonnais on Jul. 29 and he says he knows he has to be an expert at OLB to make the 53-man roster. He also knows the expectations from fans and experts regarding the team aren't very high. “We are going to be ranked low because of last season," he said via Bears Backer. "However, it’s a new year, new beginning, so people can write us off but all that matters is what goes on in our locker room, meeting room and what we take into the game. We believe in ourselves and that’s all that matters.†Bass is a rising player who could emerge as a star at his new position with little set in stone right now a top the Bears' depth chart.
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