It took longer than other teams but the Chicago Bears finally have a major quarterback rumor on their hands. They’ve become the latest team attached in trade speculation to New England Patriots backup Jimmy Garoppolo. Jason La Canfora revealed in a lengthy CBS Sports piece that the team has been doing their homework on the 25-year old. It’s felt they will try to make a play for him before the draft over the next couple months.
More interesting info on the Garoppolo. #Bears have liked him since seeing him in preseason. Pace liked him when he was still with Saints. pic.twitter.com/nCwrXhVHZl
— Erik Lambert (@ErikLambert1) February 2, 2017
There is still so much to sort through and it’s not clear if this rumor is true. All that can be said at this point is it makes plenty of sense. Garoppolo is experienced, so John Fox wouldn’t have to start a rookie. He’s also young, so Ryan Pace would be able to build around him. An Illinois-native, he grew up watching the Bears in Arlington Heights and made a name for himself at Eastern Illinois University.
To top it off he’s been groomed by some of the best coaching minds in the game. If he’s not ready now, he’ll never be ready. The only question left is what will it cost to get him?
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