Chicago Bears: 8 Early Winners and Losers of the Bears’ Offseason
Published by Bob Warja on June 17, 2012
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
New Bears GM Phil Emery has had a solid offseason. Learning from the mistakes of his predecessor, Jerry Angelo, Emery went out and filled in depth at key areas where it had been missing last season.
If Jay Cutler or Matt Forte go down again this year, and let’s hope that doesn’t happen, there are far better alternatives for Chicago. Last year, the Bears were rolling along when Cutler broke his thumb. With Caleb Hanie taking over, the season was lost.
Emery also solved the long-standing problem of not having a viable No.1 receiver for Cutler to throw to by going out and trading for Brandon Marshall. Overall, especially on the offensive side of the football, almost everything was taken care of.
But notice I said “almost everything.” There are still questions that went unanswered. Since this is a pivotal season for coach Lovie Smith and the Bears—who have a golden opportunity to compete for a Super Bowl—those questions could be their undoing this season.
Meanwhile, some of the moves, while good for the team, may not end up being as good for specific players. So let’s take a look at who the winners and losers are of the Bears’ offseason so far.
