Bears general manager Ryan Poles wants to build through the draft and rely more on the second and third waves of free agency than the first. But he also knows he’ll have to pick his spots to splurge.
Poles seemed to do that in a prudent manner Monday when the Bears agreed to terms on a three-year, $40.5 million contract with former Bengals defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, sources confirmed. It’s a significant investment (including $26.35 million guaranteed) but at a significant position — Ogunjobi will play the three-technique defensive tackle that is considered the key position on the defensive line, if not the entire 4-3 defense coach Matt Eberflus runs.
