As most of us are practicing social distancing these days, we definitely are in need of some new shows to binge-watch. Below are some of the best shows out there on Netflix right now.
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This thriller based on the novel with the same name by Caroline Kepnes follows Joe, a stalker with a troubling past. Joe has a different love interest in each of the two seasons but the twist and turns will keep you guessing the whole time.
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The Witcher
This fantasy will give you some Lord of the Rings vibes but is not necessarily for the same crowd. This show has a little more death and gore than some other fantasies.
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The Great British Bake Off
One of the most popular cooking shows, The Great British Bake Off brings a wholesome, family vibe to your living room. Don’t miss out on this all-around fun and charming show.
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Sex Education
Sex Education is about a teenager, Otis, whose mom is a sex therapist. Otis begins to give sex advice to his high school classmates and takes us through a comedic yet real journey that all teenagers go through.
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The Office
If you haven’t already seen The Office, like the rest of us, this is the time to binge. You will not be able to turn it off once you’ve started this addicting show starring Steve Carell and it’s nine seasons long, so there’s plenty to enjoy.
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Stranger Things
The hype is real with Stranger Things, unlike most shows Stranger Things gets better with every season and adds new layers to the storyline. You’ll fall in love with the characters and be glued to your seat the whole time.
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Black Mirror
This show can only be described as terrifying yet engrossing. Some of the storylines are truly disturbing and will leave your mind blown but you’ll always be wanting more because this show truly makes you think.
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The Crown
Examining the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, The Crown dives into the early days of her rule. If you like historical, period dramas like Downton Abbey, you’ll love the Crown.
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House of Cards
One of Netflix’s first explosive original series, House of Cards is a dark, political thriller starring Robin Wright, who totally makes the entire show.
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Master of None
Created by and starring Aziz Ansari, this Netflix comedy follows Dev through his life in New York City and in the second season, Italy. You’ll find it super relatable and the characters endearing.
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While things might seem bleak, there is still good in the world. Here’s the proof.
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Chris Martin gave a mini concert to fans over Instagram Live
Coldplay’s Chris Martin started a trend on Instagram Live called #TogetherAtHome and did a 30-minute concert for fans who suggested songs in the comments. He’s hoping other celebrities will follow; John Legend already did!
This is why so many people through many centuries fall in love with Italy
A video montage of Italians all over Italia from north to south to central to the islands — all signing together during the Italy Lockdown is a kind of triumph of spirit, a love in the time of coronavirus pic.twitter.com/XqoLsGMoIV
Italians quarantined in their homes are singing together
Videos just like this have circled the internet, showing that the human spirit really is unbreakable. Italians are singing together from their balconies, making music and the world go ’round at the same damn time.
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The Venetian canals are clearing up because there’s less traffic
You can see fish for the first time in years in the Venetian canals, and the swans have returned to paddle the river.
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People stuck inside worked out from their balconies thanks to this fitness instructor
This fitness instructor wasn’t going to let anyone get out of shape. People came out on their balconies to get a workout in even though they’re quarantined at home.
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A cornershop in Scotland is giving away free supplies to the elderly
This couple bought a bunch of hand sanitizer and face masks and are giving the supplies away for free to the elderly. Like a bunch.
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NBA Player Zion Williams donated cash to Pelicans arena staff
NBA players who don’t have a season this year are donating cash to the hard workers who run their stadiums and are now without jobs.
Penguins in the Amazon?! 🐧🌴
Some of the penguins went on a field trip to meet other animals at Shedd. Wellington seemed most interested in the fishes in Amazon Rising! The black-barred silver dollars also seemed interested in their unusual visitor. pic.twitter.com/KgYWsp5VQD
Shedd Aquarium took their penguins on a field trip of the other exhibits
Wellington is just the kind of content we needed today. His trip to the other exhibits didn’t end on day one, either. The Shedd is letting its penguins roam the aquarium while visitors aren’t allowed over the next few weeks.
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Brad Paisley opened a free grocery store and is now delivering goods to the elderly in Tennessee
The Store opened over the weekend, a free, pop-up grocery store to help out the elderly at risk in Tennessee. Now they’re offering delivery to those who are confined to their homes.
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With experts suggesting that all Americans work from home and avoid any activity that involves more than 10 people, it’s safe to say things are really “ruff” right now. While most of us are experiencing increased stress amidst the turbulence, others are elated about this systematic quarantine — our pups!
While you’re at home wondering what you can do to occupy your time, consider a local dog park in the Chicagoland area to help burn off that excess energy that you, and especially your dog, likely have! So long as you’re feeling healthy and staying six feet away from others, experts say spending time outside is A-OK!
This dog park is located just south of Foster Beach! Not only is this a highly recommended park for your pups, but there is also a nice path you can take that is right along Lake Michigan with tons of historical monuments and sights you don’t want to miss!
Beck Lake | Central Rd And E River Rd, Des Plaines
If you live a little closer to O’Hare, this could be the park for you! This is not technically a dog park, but it is a dog-friendly state preserve. If you enjoy fishing, hiking, or forging, this could be a new favorite place to take all members of your family once deemed appropriate! There is an off-leash dog area for dogs to run free without any restrictions. This 44-acre area has much more than that. Head over there for a breath of fresh air and beautiful scenery.
Mayslake Dog Park | 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook
If you have a pup who loves to swim, check out this park in Oak Brook! There are long trails and a small lake for them to discover all new smells! They sure do love smells. This location is right off Route 83 South amidst a centralized shopping area. Make sure to check this park out. Who knows; it may turn into a new tradition for you and your pets.
Riley’s Run Dog Park | 650 Lambert Ln, Bartlett
If you are located in the Northwest suburban area of Chicago, you have to check this place out! If you have children who are also home, this has the best of both worlds. There is a park with slides and swings and everything in between. Located in the same area are fenced-in, off-leash areas for your dogs to run around solo or socialize with other animals. Not only is there plenty of room for them to run around, but there is a nice path along a small body of water. Don’t skip out on this place! You won’t regret it.
If there is one good thing that has come from this hard time, it’s the opportunity to spend more quality time with our four-legged pals. Let’s turn this “pandemic” into a “paw-demic”!
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Get aggro with your quarantine and be sure to snipe some noobs. Rack up your HP, snipe some campers, and, most importantly, boss your alternative reality. You have a mission for the next couple of weeks. The enemy is strong and thrives off isolation. Be sure to band together with your fellow gamers in Operation Quarantine: COVID-19. In other words, here’s a finely curated list of the best video games from the past year!
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PS4, Xbox One)
Stealth-like ninja moves, cutting-edge weapons, and life-like graphics, Sekiro Shadows Die Twice might be the answer to all of your quarantine prayers. Brought to you by FromSoftware, Sekiro Shadows Die Twice elevates your eSport experience into feudalistic Japan as a renegade assassin (often directly matching up with masters). This is one of the more challenging games out there and perfect for multiple days spent indoors.
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Sunless Skies (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC/Mac)
Failbetter Games does it again with their 2019 eerie British empire and survival game, Sunless Skies. These folks brought you Sunless Seas back in 2015, and now, they bring you a newly designed platform to flex leadership under a time of high stress. You are a captain leading a crew on a steam locomotive from an alternative British empire — in the air. That’s right, fighting Earth forces as well as various fuel and supply shortages, you must successfully travel from port-to-port all the while navigating the – you guessed it – sunless sky. Problem-solving at its finest, Sunless Skies gives you hours of danger and thrill-seeking in the comfort of your home, all for the ultimate reward: mastery.
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Manifold Garden (PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Macintosh operating systems, iOS)
Maybe fighting for a prize or navigating treachery doesn’t do it for you. Perhaps, you like to stretch your brain in a gravity-defying and mind-bending puzzle. Manifold Garden, designed by Chicago sculptor William Chyr, brings art and architecture together with warm-hues and high-contrasting colors that defy the laws of physics. Experiment your way through this one-of-a-kind and artistically influenced video puzzle.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows)
Classic and always a fan-favorite, Call of Duty brings another fresh interpretation to war and battle with its October 2019 release, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. More tactical in nature and with a variety of new features, this release is combat at its finest. Combining the efforts of the U.S. CIA agents, British SAS (Special Air Service) pilots, and Urzikstan* rebel forces, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare creates a set of combat against the Russian invasion of Urzikstan. Versatile enough that it can be single or multiplayer, this game is sure to be a staple in your collection because of its astounding visuals, ability to support cross-platform multiplayer, and even Special Ops mode. Not convinced? Check out this eye-catching feature known as “realism” mode. Opt-in during multi-play so that the HUD (Head-Up Display) is deactivated for a more in-person-shooter experience. What’s more? Join up to 64 fellow gamers in Ground War Mode all the while eating a Hot Pocket from your great indoors.
*Fictional country.
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Resident Evil 2 (Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One)
Survival horror, single-player, and a killer rendition of the 1998 version, Resident Evil 2 makes this quarantine period seem (somewhat) effortless. As a player in this release, you are Claire (a college student) or Leon (a new police officer) and your goal is to find Chris (Claire’s brother) amidst the zombie apocalypse. Complete with conspiracy and a kill-all monster known as “Tyrant,” Resident Evil 2 meets uncertainty with your skill in a heart-racing game of heightened suspense. You can also opt to play in “hardcore” mode – which adds more uncertainty as you navigate this apocalyptic world with finite resources.
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Untitled Goose Game (Microsoft Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One)
Looking for less apocalyptic and more carefree fun? Look no further than Untitled Goose Game. There’s this goose (which you control) and it is quite bothersome to the villagers of an English town. In short, you stealthily (and mischievously) complete arbitrary tasks with goose-like skill all the while going unnoticed to avoid capture. Why be a human when you can be a goose!?
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Devil May Cry 5 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows)
Save humans, fight the demonic forces, and strengthen your unit as you continue the demonic demise of King Urizen in Devil May Cry 5. Here’s the deal: you wage a battle against King Urizen (who is, in fact, a demon). As you continue your mission, you can select a warrior for specific fights, i.e. Dante, Nero, or even V. With each triumph, you learn more about your fellow-warriors while defeating (or strengthening King Urizen)… With your skill and keen observations, you must act fast to stave off King Urizen and save humankind.
*Warning: This game is gory and not intended for the faint of heart.
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Mortal Kombat 11 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows)
Best for the folks who are familiar with the intricate plots of previous releases and who never shy away from a good electronic fight, Mortal Kombat 11 is tactically challenging and visually appealing. With impeccable graphics and newly developed blows (like the Fatal Blow or the Krushing Blow), Mortal Kombat 11 carries the plot forward with each realm defended by their respective unit. What separates Mortal Kombat 11 from the others on this list is the variety of different endings that you have the chance to create. So get on Mortal Kombat 11 and start creating your own destiny!
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Yoshi’s Crafted World (Nintendo Switch)
A little more lighthearted and a lot less tactically sound, Yoshi’s Crafted World is ideal for those who play esports often but want to be imaginative with their game. This release is medium difficulty and is even better in 2-player mode. And who could resist the adorable visuals and catchy songs!? Play Yoshi’s Crafted World to think back on a simpler time with smiling flowers and vibrant colors!
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Outer Wilds (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows)
Outer Wilds creates this heightened sense of pressure as you navigate through the universe as an alien explorer prepares to take flight… that is until the sun explodes in a supernova and restarts the game (every 22 minutes!). As such, you have an unlimited but limited amount of time to learn the ins-and-outs of the universe that was once colonized by the race known as the Nomai. Mysterious, eerie, and sci-fi – Outer Wilds will help you escape your indoors in the Outer Wilds.
Release your aggro and level up your relaxation with these releases.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 03: Kirby Dach #77 of the Chicago Blackhawks shoots against the Anaheim Ducks at the United Center on March 03, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Ducks 6-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
The ChicagoBlackhawks have seen their top prospect Kirqby Dach step into the NHL and stick. He has had an up and down season but the future is bright.
The Chicago Blackhawks struck gold in 2019 when they moved up 12 spots in the NHL Draft Lottery. They were in the playoff race for the most part in 2018-19 but fell short and then won the third draft lottery spot. They selected Kirby Dach with the third pick. Out of all of the great centers available to them and the big defenseman Bowen Byram, they decided to roll with Dach.
Dach was impressive in training camp and he made the team. Then after making the team, he was good enough in his first nine games which forced the Blackhawks to burn the first year of his entry-level contract. Since then, you can say it has been an up and down season. That is what everyone should expect from teenagers that are lucky enough to be in the National Hockey League.
When Dach was drafted, and even now, a good comparison for him is Ryan Getzlaf of the Anaheim Ducks. Getzlaf should be a familiar name to Chicago Blackhawks fans as the Hawks and Ducks have had some amazing duels over the recent years. One of those included an epic seven-game series in the Western Conference Finals.
It might not seem fair to compare Dach to a Stanley Cup Champion that has 965 points in 1053 games played. However, it is his size and skill set that earns Dach that type of comparison. If Dach goes on to have that borderline Hall of Fame career then the Blackhawks would be thrilled. Dach is a big boy that is only going to get better as time goes on.
Dach had an up and down year leading up to the NHL’s pause. He has eight goals and 15 assists for 23 points. Those are good numbers for an 18-year-old that had limited ice time in his rookie year. Once he fills out a little bit more he should take over for Jonathan Toews as the team’s number once center someday. This was a good year for Kirby Dach as he was afforded the opportunity to learn in the NHL instead of being sent back to the Saskatoon Blades for another season.
If the pause ends and the league is afforded the opportunity to finish the year, Dach will get more opportunity to grow on the ice. If not, he will be able to go train hard over the summer for the 2020-21 campaign.
Just moments later, the Panthers were set to sign quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, making him the face of the franchise in Carolina for the next three years. With that, it was all but confirmed that Newton would be in a different uniform in 2020.
Just 24 hours last, a report confirms that the Bears have been in contact with the Panthers about a trade that could see Newton play in the Windy City in 2020. It makes sense for both sides. He’s got just one-year left on his current contract and the Bears are in win-now mode.
However, keep one thing in mind. The Bears trading for Newton wouldn’t just be a one-year rental. General manager Ryan Pace would need to extend Newton at some point during the 2021 offseason because this is someone who when healthy, is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
It’s hard to predict what kind of compensation the Panthers would want for Newton considering they’ve got little to no leverage. On Tuesday, via Instagram, Newton posted that the Panthers were forcing him out of Carolina.
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First off, there’s no way that the Panthers are going to get any first-rounders for Newton, The Bears don’t have a first-round pick until 2021 and they’ll need that pick to fill a position that could become a need next offseason.
Second, an elite defense, as mentioned above is something that the Bears can offer that other teams cannot. For so many years in Carolina, Newton was asked to carry the team. In Chicago, he’d be the face of the offense but he wouldn’t have to do all the work in terms of winning games.
The one red flag to consider is this: Newton’s injury history. Due to the current situation of the United States because of COVID-19, the NFL is not allowing teams to bring in players for physicals. This means if the Bears trade for Newton, they’ll be doing so without knowing how healthy he is.
The ball is in Pace’s court at this point. Newton would be an upgrade over any quarterback the Bears have ever had in the Pace era and Pace could save his job beyond 2020 if he’s willing to pull the trigger on a trade that would bring Newton to Chicago.
Could Andy Dalton be on his way to the ChicagoBears? One well-respected source thinks Matt Nagy would prefer the Cincinnati Bengals passer.
Day 3 of NFL free agency is underway, and now, teams can soon make signings official. The Chicago Bears have made two notable moves thus far, bringing in a couple of veterans — one on each side of the ball.
On Day 1, the Bears signed tight end Jimmy Graham to a 2-year deal worth $16 million. While that was a questionable move, Ryan Pace made a much stronger move on Day 2.
Tuesday, Pace agreed to terms with two-time Pro Bowler and former All Pro pass rusher Robert Quinn, adding to an already-stacked defense.
Now, on Day 3, we may see some quarterback movement start to unfold. With Tom Brady choosing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philip Rivers heading to the Indianapolis Colts and Teddy Bridgewater agreeing with the Carolina Panthers, other quarterbacks around the league will begin to move as well.
Still on the market is a guy like Jameis Winston, who is a very polarizing player but might be an upgrade over Mitchell Trubisky. But, the odds are, Chicago might end up trading for a quarterback if anything..
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Many outlets have reported that the decision could be down to either Foles or Dalton, though, and one Chicago insider believes he knows which one Matt Nagy prefers.
David Kaplan, of NBC Sports and a regular on ESPN 1000, said on air Wednesday morning that he believes Nagy prefers Dalton over Foles.
If that is the case, Bears fans better get used to the idea of a true quarterback competition in training camp. Instead of bringing in a surefire starter and sending Trubisky to the bench, it seems as though the Bears brass will have a hard time moving on from the former no. 2 overall pick.
As a fan, it’s tough to come to this realization. Many feel that Trubisky is not the guy and never will be, and with a roster that is clearly ready to win right now, the offense could be so much more with a clear-cut upgrade at quarterback.
Maybe Pace continues to explore other options, especially if Newton hits the open market. Should the Panthers indeed cut him, Pace would have to be in on Newton. If not, watching what the Raiders do in the upcoming draft will be intriguing as well, just in case Carr also becomes available.
As announced a few minutes ago, the ChicagoBears have traded a fourth-round pick for quarterback Nick Foles. This changes everything.
Nick Foles, former Super Bowl 52 MVP, the guy who beat Tom Brady, is coming to Chicago. It looks like the Mitchell Trubisky era as a Bear has slowly faded away. The number two overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft is about to be the number two quarterback on the Bears roster.
In January of 2019, Foles beat Trubisky in Trubisky’s first (and only) career playoff game. Little did many Bears fans know that Foles would be taking his job two seasons later. It’s really shocking to me when I think about it.
I’m sure many fans are glad to see Trubisky go, or at least be forced to work for his spot, but I’m not. I’m a big supporter of Trubisky and I think the Bears can win with him. If not here, he’ll win somewhere else.
I had a feeling last season that Matt Nagy was all done with Trubisky. Now, Nagy brings in a quarterback he likes in Foles, everything changes. Foles has worked with multiple guys on Nagy’s staff, so this might be a good fit for the two.
In exchange for QB Nick Foles, the Bears are giving up their compensatory fourth-round pick, No. 140 overall, which now gives the Jaguars 12 picks in the upcoming draft.
I just don’t think this is the right move for the Bears. If there was going to be a successful move, it would have been trading for Derek Carr. Carr is three years younger, has a cannon for an arm, and has found success on some terrible Raiders’ teams. He would be the perfect guy to push Trubisky for his spot.
With Nagy’s bias towards former players he worked with under Andy Reid, I expect Foles to be the starter Week 1 unless Foles isn’t healthy. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Trubisky get shipped off somewhere else to play.
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I hope I’m wrong but I think this is the wrong move for Chicago. Foles really has only had one good season, the rest has been average at best. If Nagy can get him working at a Super Bowl MVP level again, I’ll be happy. I just don’t see where this benefits anyone.
If the Bears are smart, they’ll try to move Trubisky. It’s the best move right now. Ryan Pace already regrets his draft choice in 2017, the trade for Foles is his way to “redeem” himself. A good trade place for Trubisky could be New England.
The Patriots lost Brady to the Buccaneers, why not try to find a short-term replacement in Trubisky? There will be many options for Trubisky now, especially if he doesn’t win the starting role this summer.
This is all shocking news, so these could be overreactions from my point. I stand by this one point, Foles is not the correct move for the Bears. I agree that there needs to be competition at the position, but this wasn’t the right call.
The Chicago Bears are now at the point where they should trade Mitchell Trubisky.
The Chicago Bears did it! They got themselves another quarterback. Nick Foles is coming to Chicago. He is being traded to the Bears for a fourth-round pick going back to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Adam Schefter dropped the news on the world that should see Gardner Minshew take over as Jacksonville’s quarterback. Foles is coming to Chicago, who desperately needed an upgrade at the position.
Foles is not a superstar and he is on an expensive contract. He is going to need to be the guy who scores enough points to take advantage of their sweet defense. He doesn’t need to be Patrick Mahomes or Tom Brady, but he needs to be just good enough. It is fair to wonder if he will be able to do that but he has in the past. When Carson Wentz went down in 2017 due to injury while having an MVP caliber season, Foles stepped in and led them to their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
With all of that comes the question about Mitchell Trubisky. He was drafted second overall in the 2017 NFL draft to be the Bears franchise quarterback. That looked like it might be possible after the 2018 season saw him go 13-3 but in 2019 he was a complete mess for the most part.
Now that Foles is coming to town, it makes you wonder if the Bears are going to shop Trubisky around. It seems unlikely, sure. But, it would be worth Ryan Pace cutting ties and drafting the future to come in behind Foles.
There are teams that might see him as a project that they can fix or a team might see him as an upgrade to their backup spot. These are three trade packages that would make sense for Trubisky and the Bears.
The ChicagoBears said that they were committed to Mitchell Trubisky, but it turns out that the folks at Halas Hall had another idea in mind….
Well, it started with the Chicago Bearsspeaking with Teddy Bridgewater, but the Bears unfortunately ended up going another direction. Ryan Pace & Co. decided to explore all options that they had at their disposal. With Bridgewater out of the fold, would the Bears decide on trading for Andy Dalton? Maybe even work out a deal for former MVP Cam Newton?
Instead, Chicago decided to part ways with a compensatory fourth-round draft pick and acquire Jacksonville Jaguars signal caller, Nick Foles. Now, you may be asking yourself, “Hey, what does this mean for Mitchell Trubisky?”
Don’t worry, the same exact thought process was running through my head as I read the news breaking tweet. I spent the first few minutes trying my best to breakdown what kind of compensation the Bears would receive by taking on Foles’ contract when suddenly the news came in…
The Bears weren’t receiving a draft pick in return for taking on Jacksonville’s salary dump. Immediately, I thought that I had to be reading the NFL Network’s ticker incorrectly… I took a sip of my coffee on my desk and thought, “What in the world is Ryan Pace doing?”
Bears Get
Nick Foles | QB
Jaguars Get
Compensatory 4th Round Pick (2020)
As articles, tweets and opinions started to pour in, I couldn’t help but think about the ramifications this could potentially have for the Bears moving forward. What would the future hold for former second-overall pick, Mitchell Trubisky? How does this affect the Bears cap space? Is Ryan Pace trying to save his job?
While mulling over all of the possible answers to the thoughts running through my head, more Bears news broke via ESPN’s Adam Schefter… Nick Foles and the Bears brass had agreed to restructure his contract to a three-year deal with $21 million guaranteed on the deal. The catch? Foles would now have the ability to void the deal after either of the first-two years depending on how he performed for the Bears.
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Why is this important? Well, it’s a safety net for Foles because if he plays well he can opt out for a pay raise, but if he underperforms he knows he’ll be collecting a sizable check anyways. How does this benefit the Bears, you ask? Well, Chicago clears off some of Foles’ annual cap hit which helps with retooling the existing roster.
So, what are the Bears getting in Nick Foles? Unfortunately, Foles 2019 campaign was cut to only four games with the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a broken collarbone.
While rallying back from injury, Foles was able to accumulate 736 passing yards and 3 touchdown passes. However, prior to his brief stint in Jacksonville, Foles was coming off back-to-back playoff appearances with the Philadelphia Eagles, which included a Super Bowl and MVP trophy. Couple that with the fact that Foles has an extensive history with the Bears current coaching staff, and the strategy behind the trade starts to come into clarity.
With all this being said, we’re still left to wonder, “How did the Bears get here?” The answer is a little difficult to dissect. However, one thing is clear to me — Ryan Pace wanted Teddy Bridgewater badly. Why do I say that?
There’s no other explanation for why Pace would’ve jumped out of the gate for Bridgewater the way he did except for that the former New Orlean Saint was his top-choice to add to the Bears quarterback room. Pace, a General Manager known for his conviction came out flying in pursuit of the Louisville product, but a deal never materialized.
Next in line? Rumor has it that it was none other than Cincinnati Bengals passer, Andy Dalton. What happened? I have to believe that the Bengals were asking for more than the Bears were willing to part with for “competition.” Then the Halas hopeful arrived at their final destination… Duval County.
Now, I do not know what will end up happening during Nick Foles tenure with the Chicago Bears. Will it last all three-years or will it be a one-and-done scenario? Are the Bears still going to target a quarterback in the upcoming draft? I’m not entirely sure, but what I do know is that I’m at least encouraged by the fact that the Bears seem to be starting to understand that Mitchell Trubisky is not the answer under center. What does the future hold for the Bears in 2020? We shall see.
