Bears expected to be ‘big players’ in quarterback market this offseason
No one is stuck in quarterback purgatory quite like the Chicago Bears, who have had one franchise quarterback in the last century and missed out on two franchise guys back in 2017.
Inconsistent quarterback play from Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles was one of the biggest struggles for this offense last season. While quarterback has been an issue for decades, there’s nothing like job security to not only make you reevaluate but take action.
This might come as a surprise, but the Bears are expected to be “big players” in the quarterback market this offseason, according to Jay Glazer. Shocker.
The Chicago Bears are going to be “big players” at the quarterback market this offseason, per @JayGlazer.
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It’s not really a surprise to hear that the Bears are aiming to make a splash at quarterback. After all, general manager Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy’s jobs beyond 2021 literally depend on it.
Free agency doesn’t really present a ton of options better than Trubisky — unless the Dallas Cowboys somehow let Dak Prescott walk. And with the Bears stuck with Foles for the next two years, it makes sense that Chicago would aim to draft another young quarterback to develop behind him.
It’s not likely that top-tier quarterbacks will still be around when pick No. 20 rolls around, which means Pace could be trading up again to grab his guy, take two.
While the NFL world is in a tizzy about the Deshaun Watson tension with the Houston Texans — and possible trade rumors — it’s not likely that the Bears land the Pro Bowler. After all, Chicago doesn’t have the draft capital that some other suitors do, and Watson’s no-trade clause would allow him to ultimately decide where he’d wind up.
If the Bears were to land Watson, it would be a career-defining move for Pace, one that would likely save his and Nagy’s jobs. If the Bears draft a young guy, Pace and Nagy could essentially buy themselves another year or two when it comes to developing him. But if they’re relying on Foles once again, it’ll likely spell the end of their tenures in Chicago.
While there are a ton of uncertainties surrounding the quarterback position this offseason, one thing is for certain: The Bears remain in quarterback purgatory with no end in sight.
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