Come To Think Of It: What Are The Bears Thinking About at Wide Receiver?
Published by Bob Warja on April 21, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
I’m not trying to start a debate with this article; I’m just trying to understand the thinking of Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo.
I know we all have seemed to have forgiven the previous crimes against humanity that Angelo committed after he shocked us all by obtaining QB Jay Cutler.
But that doesn’t mean I fully understand his plan.
I mean, no matter how you look at it, Angelo took a calculated risk by sending those draft picks and Kyle Orton to Denver. Sure he got a good, young QB with a strong arm, and believe me, us Chicagoans are pleased as punch.
But, it is still a risk nonetheless. In fact, it is safe to assume that Angelo’s legacy in Chicago, and as a GM in the NFL, will be defined by how well this trade works out long-term.
With that in mind, you would think that Angelo would do everything within his power to obtain all the tools that Cutler needs in order to be successful.
Recognizing that, I was hoping the Bears would obtain the services of former St. Louis Rams WR Torry Holt. Alas, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in a deal that seems to be rather Bear-like in its complexion.
For the contract is based on how well Holt performs, limiting the risk of injury or poor performance, considering he will turn 33 years old this summer.
Why, that kind of contract would seem right up Angelo’s alley!
But they passed. As they likely will on Anquan Boldin, who wants to be traded from the Cardinals.
In truth, the Bears likely don’t have the goods necessary to make such a deal anyway.
Now comes word from Angelo himself that the Bears won’t select a receiver with their second round pick in the draft this weekend “just to pick one”.
Um, Jerry…maybe you should.
I know the Bears need help elsewhere. But look, considering the bold move made by Angelo in acquiring Cutler, they need to surround the man with some offensive weapons.
The line seems decent now, and they do have a deep threat in Devin Hester. They also look to be set at running back with Matt Forte.
But the rest of their receiving corps do not really inspire confidence.
So just what is Jerry thinking? If you know, please tell me. Maybe I’m missing something in his grand plan, come to think of it.
