The Chicago Bears have been the subject of several trade rumors over the past week as the November 5th deadline approaches. Three names have been mentioned on more than one occasion: running back Khalil Herbert, defensive end Dominique Robinson, and guard Nate Davis. Minnesota tried to snag Herbert last week, but GM Ryan Poles’ price was too high. Robinson and Davis are viewed as possible depth options. Head coach Matt Eberflus was asked about this at his latest press conference on Monday.
This would’ve been a perfect opportunity for him to downplay the possibility. No sense in getting people’s hopes up, right? Well, Eberflus didn’t do that.
Remember, the Bears head coach is always in the loop on these things. He knows perfectly well what Poles may or may not have planned. The fact he didn’t outright deny the rumors was the first notable part. Then there was the mention that the team might be “potentially” looking at bringing in somebody from elsewhere. In NFL talk, that is a glaring indication the Bears are active.
Matt Eberflus likely senses the moment like everybody else.
His team is 4-2. They’re playing the best football of his tenure as head coach. The defense is as good as it was last season and the offense has ascended under the guidance of new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and quarterback Caleb Williams. However, the Bears appear trapped in the toughest division in the league. Minnesota (5-1), Detroit (5-1), and Green Bay (5-2) all rank atop the NFC. Chicago will have to face down that gauntlet starting next month. They need all the help they can get.
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If they can acquire another impact player, they should at least explore it. Matt Eberflus watched Poles work magic last year by snagging Montez Sweat with a 2nd round pick. Maybe the Bears GM can do it again, maybe for another pass rusher or a potential upgrade along the offensive line. Whatever the case, there is no sense taking the foot off the gas now. This team is on the cusp of something special. One more push could put them in the postseason conversation.
Whatever they get is fine. Truth is after next year’s draft there is going to be 6 or 7 new faces on the Bears, probably 4 or 5 on the gameday 53. Thats just culling through what we have and better talent. If the Bears finish 11-6 this year, it should be 13-4 next year. Thats with a team still under the salary cap and getting younger every year.
It would be really interesting to see what kind of continuity a big name O linemen could bring to this offense. I guess it would depend on the position and how it would affect the rotation. We have solid depth just need more pieces to set our line apart from the rest. Although as of recently our line has looked alot better. Most importantly Caleb has been playing great ball behind these guys. It’ll be interesting to see what happens at the trade deadline!
@SlipKnots: Umm, no. The Panthers’ and Cardinals’ GMs don’t read these boards, and don’t give a hoot what we say. They watch film, they read the voluminous scouting reports they have filed on every NFL player, every street FA, and every top college prospect.
Frankly, if the any team’s GM is completely basing his trading decisions on what anyone here says, he should be fired, from a cannon, into the sun, so that no other team would ever be subjected to that nonsense.
Well Bear fans have ruined any trade value with Nate Davis because of all the negative comments 😉
You should be more careful because a Panthers or Cardinals GM could be reading your posts!
Lazy Nate must go…….addition by subtraction. Velus Jones should be on the trade block.