ESPN Draft Gurus Kiper And McShay Believe The Bears Will Select DT Austin

April 12, 2011   ·   Jake Perper   ·   Jump to comments

The Bears need help at offensive line after last year's unit allowed a league high 56 sacks. Defensive line could arguably be just as big of a need as an offensive tackle or guard for the Bears.
With the release of DT Tommie Harris forcing a big need on the defensive line, the Bears could look for a defensive tackle early. Julius Peppers and Israel Idonije are the projected defensive ends for next season, but the starting interior line is any ones guess. Henry Melton and Anthony Adams right now look to be the starters, if Adams is signed.
But if the Bears don't decide to look at a young defensive tackle, that would mean that would likely sign a veteran free agent, like Cullen Jenkins. The younger route could be the better way to go considering the athleticism behind this years defensive tackle class.
Marvin Austin, out of the University of North Carolina, could be that guy for the Bears. ESPN's Mel Kiper has the Bears selecting the 6'3" Austin in the ...

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