There is no team more desperate for a franchise defender than the Chicago Bears, which makes it a dangerous team when it comes to the tumultuous carousel of defenders this offseason.
Given that general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy need to make a shot at the defender to save his jobs, there is not too much price to pay for the services of a star defender.
Rumors about Russell Wilson to the Bears have gained steam around the NFL. From sports books that attract Wilson’s betting chances to a report that Chicago is willing to throw “a lot of choices” in Seattle’s way for Wilson, it’s hard not to wonder if the Bears have a legitimate chance to land on Wilson.
The latest rumor comes from Colin Cowherd, who reported that Chicago will deal with his offer for Wilson.
“I’m told the Chicago Bears are trying to make a move on Russell Wilson and trying to make such a good move. Seattle can’t say no,” Cowherd said.
“I’m told the Chicago Bears are trying to make a move on Russell Wilson and trying to make such a good move. Seattle can’t say no.”
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At first glance, the Bears don’t have much to offer. They have the 20th general election this year and the only defender on their list is Nick Foles. Suppose that if the Seahawks traded their franchise defender, they would look to get a defender in return.
“I have no idea how Chicago is going to make this work,” Cowherd said. “They don’t have a defender to offer Seattle and they don’t have a great draft pick for Seattle because they made the playoffs.”
But Cowherd is betting that the Bears could pack five first-round picks to land Wilson, which is certainly an absurd amount. Not to mention it’s not possible. You can trade project selections in just three years. So, there would be a maximum of four first tournaments on draft day.
Again, Chicago didn’t have a franchise quarterback from Sid Luckman in the 1940s. Cowherd thinks the Seahawks will come out later and try to trade for Sam Darnold, a Seattle coach, Pete Carroll, has delighted.
Bears have something to do: despair. There is no price too high, no player out of bounds when it comes to landing someone who would instantly be the best defender in the franchise’s history since he was traded.