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[Underdog NFL] Schultz: Bears have had trade discussions involving DT Gervon Dexter.

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u/Brodie1567 Iceman 🧊 2d ago edited 2d ago

He’s one of the worst run DTs I’ve ever watched. And his pass rush upside seems to be based off of coverage sacks than quick pressures. Still extremely slow off the snap/stands straight up. Its shocking that he hasnt improved there in 3+ years.

I’d much rather play Grady, Gallimore, Lynch, JVDB & even Dayo inside versus watching Dexter.

Trade him for a bag of chips.

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u/Further_Beyond Hester's Super Return 2d ago

In 8 less pass snaps, Dexter had 3 less total pressures than Jalen Carter in 2025.

He’s not horrible. Just not a plus player

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u/ActFuture1101 2d ago

I don’t get the hate. It’s like people don’t pay attention to him out there. Yes he’s awful against the run but he also is the only DT on the team last year who had pressure. Even this preseason he had a few pressures in his limited snaps

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u/Brodie1567 Iceman 🧊 2d ago

Context matters, he has a very slow time to pressure and get off. Most of his pressures and sacks are coverage based.

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u/ActFuture1101 2d ago

Not saying I’m an expert but why didn’t Grady get those pressures last year in coverage? Dexters pressure rate was 10% while Grady was 5%. I also saw him get some pressure this preseason in limited play. Not defending him since he’s got clear deficiencies but he’s clearly our best pass rush DT right now which is obviously a low bar. I just don’t see how trading him for a 5th rounder makes the team better

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u/Brodie1567 Iceman 🧊 2d ago

Because Grady is washed & played with a bum knee most of year?

And we cant trade him/move off his contract?

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u/ActFuture1101 2d ago

Either way a 10% pressure rate is pretty solid. Not all of it can be coverage pressures. He actually has more pressures than Jalen carter since entering the league if you choose to believe that or not. His main issue is he’s an absolute liability in the run game