The Bears recently hired Mark Philippi as lead assistant strength coach. He was an offensive lineman at Montana Tech from ...

The Chicago Bears are determined to strengthen every ... In 1997, Philippi won the America's Strongest Man title with a staggering 433 kg (952.6 lbs) squat and a 363 kg (798.6 lbs) deadlift.

If Grady Jarrett were three years younger and Gervon Dexter Sr. was 30% better, the Bears would be set in the middle. As it is, this is a C+ unit at best. For now.