Can the Chicago Bears actually go from their worst franchise finish in a 16-game season ever (3-13) to a possible playoff berth in 2017? It’s happened before. They did go from 5-11 to 13-3 from 2000 to 2001. GM Ryan Pace is adamant that he understands the situation. Anything he or the coaching staff says at this point can’t be taken at face value because they haven’t won anything.
Until they do, it’s just talk. That means it will take action for them to get this thing straightened out. The good news? They are well-stocked with the ammunition to really make a run at upgrading this roster. Not only do they hold the #3 pick in the upcoming NFL draft, but they also will have over $54 million in salary cap space. To say nothing of the moves they could make to create more.
That means they have the green light to be active on the free agent market. It’s a matter of figuring out where they should focus their dollars. Ask around and pretty much everybody will give the same answer: the secondary. Chicago badly needs help at cornerback and safety. Turns out one of the biggest fish may actually make it to the pond this year.
