The Chicago Bears have the worst passing game in the NFL through three weeks. Justin Fields hasn’t even crossed 300 yards total and has two touchdowns to four interceptions. Fans are used to seeing this kind of ineptitude from the position after decades of experience, but that doesn’t mean they’re happy about it. Fields is drawing plenty of blame for the struggles, and deservedly so. Others continue to point out his lack of viable weaponry at wide receiver.
Darnell Mooney has four catches on 11 targets thus far this year. He hasn’t played like the #1 option he was supposed to be. Equanimeous St. Brown is the next best option they’ve had, and that’s not saying much. Byron Pringle has been invisible and is hurt again. Nobody is stepping up. NFL insider Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported on this issue before Chicago’s Week 3 win over Houston. He has it on good authority that GM Ryan Poles will be active on the wide receiver trade market when the deadline approaches around Halloween.
The Chicago Bears’ list of options will be interesting.
Much depends on which teams are not doing well and may be interested in selling off assets for next year. The most obvious name at the moment is Kenny Golladay. The former Detroit Lions standout signed with the New York Giants last offseason. He struggled due to health setbacks and QB inconsistency. Now he’s apparently in the doghouse of new head coach Brian Daboll. There is a growing belief the team may try to trade him, though they’ll have to eat most of his remaining guaranteed money to do so.
Another name to monitor is Robbie Anderson. The veteran deep threat hasn’t appeared happy in Carolina due to multiple circumstances. If their shaky start continues, it wouldn’t be surprising if they dumped the 29-year-old. One other name to at least keep in mind is Michael Thomas. The former Pro Bowler is back and playing well. However, the New Orleans Saints are 1-2 and trending in the wrong direction. If that continues, they may look to unload his hefty contract.
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The Chicago Bears have plenty of cap space going into next spring. They can afford the contracts. The critical issue is what it would take to acquire said receivers from a draft perspective. Poles likely won’t want to give up any high picks. So that could make the process tricky. It will be interesting to watch.
