The first thing they have to determine this offseason is Forte. Wholly agree with that. It sounds like he’ll be back for 2012 one way or another. Next, they have to get a big WR. I think you really only need one upgrade, and hope Knox comes back mid-season, but more than 1 would be nice.

I know many Bears fans may disagree, but I think the third most important thing isn’t LT, but rather DE. Idonije showed his age, Wootton hasn’t developed, and Peppers isn’t getting any younger. They need an edge guy to help.

I’d put determining LT fourth. Here’s the thing – besides LT, the OL is fine. C. Williams/C. Spencer/Lance Louis as the 3 guys fighting for guard spots – solid. Gabe Carimi at RT? Solid. Edwin Williams as depth? Solid. Garza as the veteran anchor? Solid. It really comes down to LT. I’m not really a believer in J’Marcus Webb yet, but Tice is still around, and he’s a believer by most accounts, and a Tice offense is going to be help the OL and Cutler (likely through emphasizing the run a bit more). You likely aren’t going to find a better veteran LT on the market, and at 19, they may be too far out to grab a top OT. If the right guy materialized in FA or draft, sure, but my hunch is that they get someone to compete, but Webb is the starter to start 2012.

I’d put CB 5th. Tillman is still solid, but aging quickly. After that? DJ Moore looks like a nickel corner. Bowman hasn’t developed. Do they bring Tim Jennings back? Eh. It’s a need.

Can’t fix everything in one year. I am fine with the safety combination of Wright/Conte, giving them two good athletes. Kellen Davis isn’t going to revolutionize the game at TE, but he’s a solid athlete (remember how athletic he was in college as a DE), is a good blocker, and has solid hands. Spaeth is fine as a number 2.