GM Ryan Poles has shown several times during his tenure that he isn’t afraid to work the phones for a trade this time of year. His big swings on Chase Claypool and Montez Sweat are such examples. Poles has said he will do what is necessary to make the Chicago Bears a better football team. Within reason, of course. One would think that with them sitting at 2-2, he might feel the urgency to get some extra help. Maybe he seeks another option at running back, hoping to give the Bears’ dormant ground game a jolt. Or perhaps it’s a pass rusher to help improve their league-low sack total.
Rumors have circulated about a possible move at least being considered. Sports Mockery insider Jeff Hughes confirmed this. The simple explanation is the Bears working the phones, seeing who is available and what the prices are. However, it doesn’t sound like they’re planning a big move. If something happens, it will be of the modest variety. They understand this isn’t the time to take reckless swings.
The Chicago Bears will only make a move if the price is right.
Anybody who understands the trade deadline knows it can be difficult to find bargains. Most teams aren’t ready to admit their season is over, even if their record clearly indicates as much. That means the Chicago Bears might have to slightly overpay if they want a potential difference-maker. Either that, or they must content themselves with shopping the secondary market, hoping to land somebody who may benefit from a change of scenery.
As things stand, it doesn’t feel like things are unfolding that way. You can usually tell if it will be a buyer’s market a few weeks ahead of the deadline. Right now, there are no such vibes. More deals will happen in the next 21 days. It merely feels like none of them will fit the type that the Bears are hoping for. Then again, a lot can change in three weeks.
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