We already knew the Bears would put a major emphasis on improving their kicking game in the offseason, but Sunday offered a stark reminder of the vital nature of special teams to true contenders. It won't be the Bears' singular offseason focus, but reinforcing their special teams should be their top priority, helping ensure there are no more "what ifs" in 2019. And, save for Julian Edelman's momentary brain lapse in attempting to field a punt that appeared to graze his thumb before being recovered by the Chiefs — replay overturned the call — New England was otherwise terrific on special teams Sunday. The Bears spent a lot on their special teams this past season but it was largely allocated for the league's most disappointing kicker. He can't afford to wait any longer to draft his first kicker, and it says here that should be one of the Bears' several major points of emphasis to improve their special teams this offseason.

Source: Daily Sun January 21, 2019 19:07 UTC