Getting a player who can be, as Poles described, disruptive as Odeyingbo is, that will allow defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to put him in different positions to maximize his success. Although he's mainly slotted at defensive end, Poles said they will play Odeyingbo in different spots on the line when the timing is right.

Here's a collection of grades for the Bears' expected signing of Dayo Odeyingbo, where experts are mostly positive about the addition.

The 6-foot-6 and 286-pound Odeyingbo, 25, fills the starting spot opposite Montez Sweat once held by veteran DeMarcus Walker.