The Chicago Bears have been busily re-tooling their roster this off-season. While they have answered multiple questions at various positions, they still are seeking an answer as to how to improve their pass rush.
Earlier this off-season, Chicago was one of the teams rumored to be in the mix for Maxx Crosby. He, however, was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, and then returned to the Las Vegas Raiders due to concerns over his surgically repaired knee. Now, it appears that Crosby and Las Vegas are going to move forward together.
Then, the Bears were rumored to be interested in signing Trey Hendrickson. He, too, went to the Ravens.
There is another dominant pass rusher, though, that soon could be made available.
The Chicago Bears named as a possible trade destination for Myles Garrett
The situation over with the Cleveland Browns has been bad for years. After Jim Schwartz re-signed as defensive coordinator when he was passed over head coach, many thought that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett could request a trade.
And the star pass rusher has not done anything to quell those rumors.
If he does demand a trade, Sports Illustrated believes that the Bears would be a destination that makes sense:
“The Bears were on the periphery of the Crosby trade and profile as a team that would like to maximize its time with Caleb Williams while Williams is on his rookie contract. Long-term negotiations with Williams, especially if he continues his ascent under new head coach Ben Johnson, are going to be wildly complex and ground breakingly expensive.
“The best opportunity to win a Super Bowl is now. The Bears had one of the lowest pass rush win rates in the NFL last season, and Garrett is a prototype for succeeding in elements like Soldier Field’s over the long term. Garrett would also be a valuable asset to Williams, having entered the NFL similarly dinged for a slew of outside interests seemingly incongruent with football success.
“Because Chicago plays in one of the better divisions in the NFL, a Garrett trade to the Bears could be an educated bet on the Bears regressing once injuries take their toll (Chicago’s offensive line was remarkably healthy last year, for example) or the Lions, Vikings and Packers improving.”
Obviously, adding Garrett would be a major upgrade to Chicago’s defense. He set the single-season sack record last season with 23.0, and is quickly emerging as one of the best defensive players the game has ever seen.
That being said, acquiring Garrett is going to cost an incredible price. Crosby was originally thought to have been dealt for two first round picks, and getting the reigning Defensive Player of the Year would cost at least twice that much.
Still, if he does demand a trade away from the Browns, the Bears would certainly make sense as a potential destination.
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