The Chicago Bears were active at the trade deadline last year. They sent Robert Quinn to Philadelphia and Roquan Smith to Baltimore. GM Ryan Poles then traded wide receiver Chase Claypool a second round pick to Pittsburgh in a surprise move. It was a disaster. So it’s understandable why the Bears might decide to let this deadline pass.
They go 2-5 going into Sunday night’s tough game against the Chargers. Assuming they fall to 2-6, there’s no point in them being buyers. On the other hand, they don’t have players to counter much other than Jaylon Johnson. They don’t seem to want to do that.
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Despite the additions of Yannick Ngakoue and DeMarcus Walker this offseason, it wasn’t enough. They still need more juice before. Rumors are swirling around the league that several famous bag artists could be available. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones pointed to four names likely to get moves at the right price.
“Teams around the league feel that Patriots linebacker Josh Uche will be traded.
League sources predict the Commander will part ways with Chase Young or Montez Sweat on Tuesday, especially if Washington loses Sunday against the Eagles and falls to 3-5 on the year and 0-3 in the division. Washington received more calls from players last week as they waited to see how they would fare in key NFC East games.
Young and Sweat are two pass rushers who could be available along with Vikings wide receiver Danielle Hunter.
The Chicago Bears can afford to make an aggressive move. People dare to take another bold step after what happened to Claypool. It is understandable. However, the critical difference this time around is that every player mentioned above has much better success without having to worry about maturity issues. Uche has 13.5 sacks and 17 quarterback hits in his last 21 games with the Patriots. Sweat has 5.5 sacks this season, Young has five. Young is three years younger, so that’s something to remember.
As for Hunter, he is the team’s leading scorer this year with nine sacks. The problem is, he also plays for league rival Minnesota. As always, all offers are subject to price. Remember, the Chicago Bears not only have to pay a draft pick for one player, but also a likely lucrative contract extension. Regardless, they have more than $100 million next year. Money will not be a problem. It depends on whether the Poles can get a reasonable price.
One of those for a 3rd round pick would be worth it. Chicago has two first round picks later and a high second as well. Giving up a proven pass rusher at No. 3 is a logical decision.
Perhaps this motivation is not enough for the Poles. He still needs to think it over carefully.
