Official, Brand Spanking New, 2020 Chicago Bears Thread - Gotta be better than 2019? (It's NOT)

[Flyn]

OK guys, the new season is upon us. Let's start with who will be the Bears QB this year. Some sources think Andy Dalton is heading our way.

The Chicago Bears need to add a veteran quarterback to the roster no matter what you think about Mitchell Trubisky. Signs are strongly pointing to the Bears and Andy Dalton.
It seems the Chicago Bears are destined to bring Andy Dalton to Chicago. Early rumors were that the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals were in talks at the Combine regarding the potential of acquiring Dalton to compete with Mitchell Trubisky.

This is not where the signs ended though. Analysts, including our own blog, have been in hot discussion about Dalton and what it would cost Ryan Pace to snag him from the Bengals. Some have said the Bears should give up as high as a second-round pick for Dalton. This would be insanely stupid on Pace’s part and fans will call for his head if he goes that route.

Instead, the more realistic option would be the Bears sending a late-round pick to the Bengals for Dalton’s final year of his contract. The thing is, maybe more is going to be at play. Another sign and recent rumor dropped by former scout Dave-Te’ Thomas on his Scout’s Honor podcast. He stated that the Bengals have given permission for the Bears to talk to Dalton and that the two sides have already been in contact.

Chicago Bears: All signs point to this offseason quarterback acquisition

It looks like more signs are pointing to the Chicago Bears acquiring Andy Dalton to be the team's backup or potential starter.

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[Flyn]

More on the Dalton/Lazor connection.

Prior to joining the Bears, Lazor spent 2016-2018 with the Bengals as the team’s quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator. Given that, he has previous experience of working with Dalton.

Despite regressing in 2019, the Bears held firm that Mitchell Trubisky is going to be the starter next season. But with Lazor joining the coaching staff, Dalton could pique Chicago’s interest this offseason.

Under Lazor’s tutelage for three years, Dalton averaged 3,364 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions per season. In the event that Dalton landed with the Bears, maybe those numbers could be even better if he had the weapons that Chicago has on offense.

NFL Insider Predicts Where Andy Dalton Will Be Traded This Offseason

This is interesting.

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[Shawn1112]

Don’t know who it will be. But if Mitch again, gonna be a long year. Probably not as bad as last year as we should have close to a last place schedule. Thought I read they are playing in Tennessee. If so I’m going to that game and planning on going to GB again.

 

[Flyn]

I'm planning on going to North Carolina, where my older daughter lives, to watch them play the Panthers. we can walk to the game from her place!

 

[Kensington]

I think Mitch starts the year at least. We’ll see who they bring in though...there are quite a few options with distinct pros and cons...when I’m not mostly drunk and on my phone, I’ll go into that

Dalton seems to be the odds on favorite right now, but I don’t think it’s the best fit. More on that tomorrow...

 

[Kensington]

As expected, the Bears picked up a compensatory pick for losing Amos. #140 overall, in the 4th round. Much needed draft capital either way.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

Initial post in this thread just to say I've been here.

 

[Kensington]

Bears Re-Sign LB Danny Trevathan To Three-Year, $21.75M Extension

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have agreed to terms with LB Danny Trevathan on a three-year extension. Rapoport adds that Trevathan's three-year deal is worth $21.75M and can increase to a

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[Flyn]

Don't know if I agree with this signing. Let's see how healthy Trevathan will be.

 

[Shawn1112]

Don't know if I agree with this signing. Let's see how healthy Trevathan will be.

When healthy he is better the Kwit. Kwit is awesome against the run, but horrible in coverage and he is slow as fuck

 

[Kensington]

Agreed. I probably would've tried to retain Kwitkowski on a 1 year prove it deal or a multiyear hometown discount contract.

 

[10sec]

Trevathan has a slower 40yrd dash tho. 4.73 to 4.84

 

[Kensington]

Sometimes guys play faster than their 40 times, who was faster on the cone drill?

 

[10sec]

Trevathan's stat sheet didn't have his, only his 40 and vert. Kwits vert was even better too.

 

[Shawn1112]

Agreed. I probably would've tried to retain Kwitkowski on a 1 year prove it deal or a multiyear hometown discount contract.

On the field Kwit looks way slower and as I said is horrible in coverage. I like him, but dont think he is better than Trev

 

[Flyn]

If the Bears drop him he will probably pull a Greg Olsen and turn into an all star.

 

[Shawn1112]

If the Bears drop him he will probably pull a Greg Olsen and turn into an all star.

Highly doubt that., thought GB was one of the teams that were going to go after him if cut or not re-signed. (not sure of his contract situation)

 

[Flyn]

Mike Florio says the Bears are in talks with Teddy Bridgewater. Supposed number being thrown around is $21 mil. per year.

 

[10sec]

That's like getting another Mitch though, both are mid 80's career passer rating.

 

[Flyn]

Trubisky haters gonna be happy.

 

[Flyn]

Kwiatkoski heading to the Raiders.

 

[Flyn]

Bridgewater can game manage wins. Wasn't he 5-0 as a starter on the Saints last year?

 

[Flyn]

...And we're back to muddy waters. Nobody knows what the Bears are doing or, if they know, they aren't talking. Looks like the Bears are working towards getting a QB which we already figured they would.

The Athletics' Michael Lombardi reports the Bears are "trying to get involved with trading for (Jaguars QB) Nick Foles."
Teddy Bridgewater and Andy Dalton have been rumored to be on the Bears' radar as well. It's clear the team is looking to either outright replace Mitchell Trubisky, or at least give him some veteran competition. Foles memorably beat the Bears in Chicago during the infamous double-doink Wild Card matchup. He started just four games last season after breaking his collarbone in Week 1, ultimately getting beat out by rookie Gardner Minshew.

 

[Kensington]

Amid the Bridgewater chaos

Bears Reportedly Inquiring About Trade For Jaguars QB Nick Foles Or Bengals QB Andy Dalton

Update: According to Dan Wiederer, not only are the Bears inquiring about Jaguars QB Nick Foles, but Chicago has also reached out tot he Bengals to discuss a potential deal for QB Andy Dalton. Dalton

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[Kensington]

Kwiatkoski heading to the Raiders.

BADAZZTEALCOBRA There you go, I think he'll play well for you guys, hopefully they didn't overpay for him. He's good, but not great.