Ryan Poles has made aggressive trades before, but nothing that could be considered a true blockbuster. His biggest was giving up 2nd round picks for Chase Claypool and Montez Sweat, but nothing beyond that. Most people don’t expect the Chicago Bears to go crazy in this draft. There are rumors of them exploring a move up for running back Ashton Jeanty, but it’s hard to say how serious that is. So, one can imagine it was a surprise when the name Abdul Carter suddenly surfaced over the past couple of days.
Everybody knows the Penn State pass rusher is going in the top three of this draft. One can imagine it was odd when Drew Rosenhaus, Carter’s agent, revealed the Bears wanted him to visit them. He refused, knowing he wouldn’t be getting out of the top four. With them picking 10th, it would be a pointless waste of time.
The only way that could change was if the Bears traded up.
Well, two of the most notable profiles on Twitter (X) with accurate info delivered a surprising update. SlickRickScoops revealed the Bears have been calling the New York Giants about the #3 pick. Thus far, there hasn’t been any headway in talks. SearSTower confirmed this.
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Abdul Carter would be amazing. Sadly, it’s unlikely.
Most people agree he is arguably the best prospect in this class. Only Heisman winner Travis Hunter is comparable. Many have compared Abdul Carter to another former Penn State star, Micah Parsons. Another name mentioned is Von Miller. Dennis Allen coached the future Hall of Famer in Denver. One can imagine he’s drooling at the possibility of working with Carter. Alas, it appears the Giants recognize what they have. Everybody believes they will draft the young edge rusher at #3, presuming Hunter goes to Cleveland at #2 as expected. You can’t fault the Bears for at least placing phone calls. The worst answer they could get was no. If the Giants were open to the idea, it could’ve led to something wild. Instead, it appears they are content to sit back and see how things play out.
I don’t know what they’re going to do, I say stand pat let the picks fall where they may and pick the best available player. Of course, RB being one of them.
@TGena: Shoe fits on the other foot? I have no idea what you’re talking about. Please explain. All I can see is that several ‘sources’ have reported potential trades that they claim might have been offered. Personally, I’m sure that the Bears have contacted every team picking before them in the 1st round, and asked what it would take to move up, as well as contacting several teams below them asking what they could get moving down. Doesn’t mean anything until a trade actually happens. One draft analyst says teams are paying 70 cents on the dollar to move up.… Read more »
I’d fully support that move. Top 5 pass rusher changes the defense. NYG would be silly not to gain more capital.
Giants aren’t trading that pick.
@Bears Trade up for DE Abdul and/or RB Jeanty!!