Chicago Bears’ Bargain Guide to the 2015 Offseason
Published by Matt Eurich on February 2, 2015
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
It’s no secret that the Chicago Bears need help on both sides of the football this offseason if they want to be competitive in 2015, but not all impact players have to come with a hefty price tag.
Throughout the years, many teams in the NFL have been able revamp their rosters by maximizing their draft picks and finding bargains in free agency.
According to Over the Cap, the Bears currently have $114,759,062 committed toward the roster for 2015. With a projected salary cap of $140 million in 2015, the Bears could have nearly $26.7 million available to spend this offseason, the ninth-most in the NFL.
While the team could certainly look to improve its roster by spending big money on guys like Ndamukong Suh or Justin Houston, they will also look to find bargain players in free agency and the draft who can step in and contribute from day one.
By finding bargains and maximizing draft picks this season, the Bears will have more money to spend on potential big-name free agents this offseason and next as well as spend on eventual contract extensions for guys like Alshon Jeffery and Kyle Long.
Here is our bargain guide for the Chicago Bears in free agency and the draft for the 2015 offseason.
