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The Chicago Bears have long had a quarterback problem, and there is one top-tier passer who could end up being dealt in the near future.
Over the history of the Chicago Bears’ franchise, the team has had one primary problem which stands out — quarterback.
Sure, they have had their share of decent passers like Jay Cutler or even Super Bowl-winning Jim McMahon. Heck, you can even go back to the great Sid Luckman to find arguably the most talented quarterback in team history.
But, in recent years, the Bears haven’t been able to find that franchise guy. They have been unable to locate a top-tier talent in the draft. Free agency has typically been tough to find such quarterbacks, too.
But, a recent report regarding Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has the potential to change all of that. An instagram post via Bleacher Report stated that the Seahawks nearly traded Wilson two years ago in a deal that would have landed them the no. 1 overall pick that season — which turned into Baker Mayfield.
Wilson in a Browns uniform would have been a pretty odd sight to see, and a deal of that magnitude would have certainly shaken up the league.
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The real piece of news here, though, is the part where this report stated there are people close to the situation that believe Wilson will “eventually be traded.”
First of all, that kind of news is not something Seahawks fans want to see. You’re talking about an all-time great quarterback in Wilson. This is a player who, at one point, was labeled “too small” to play in the pros. Wilson ultimately fell to the third round, where he became the steal of that draft.
How does this impact the Bears? It’s simple. General manager Ryan Pace has never been one to shy away from a trade, big or small. He’s landed players like Khalil Mack, Anthony Miller and David Montgomery in the last couple of years via trade. Even current starting kicker Eddy Pineiro came to Chicago via trade.
If Wilson really is available in the near future, Pace has to make this call. Right now, Mitchell Trubisky is in the last year of his rookie deal and isn’t likely to be returning to Chicago — barring a miraculous 2020 season.
The team also traded for Nick Foles this offseason, who many believe will be the starter when it’s all said and done. But, Foles is only guaranteed $8 million per season for the next three years. If Wilson were to land in Chicago, Foles would be a valuable backup.