It’s Time for the Chicago Bears To Go for Broke
Published by Victor Ferenzi on April 16, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
The Bears made a major move this offseason acquiring quarterback Jay Cutler. They also provided their new quarterback with protection by going out and getting three offensive linemen. Now it is time for Jerry Angelo to go for broke and get Jay Cutler someone to throw to.
Ken Whisenhunt announced today that although the Cardinals are still pursuing a long-term contract with Anquan Boldin, they would listen to trade offers.
According to numerous sources, the New York Giants have all but finished a deal for Braylon Edwards. And there are similar rumors floating around about the Eagles involving Chad Johnson. (Sorry, I just can’t bring myself to call a grown man “Ocho-Cinco.”)
A talent like Boldin will draw a lot of interest across the league, but with the two biggest competitors potentially off the market, where do the Bears stand?
Speculation about what the Cardinals are looking for has centered on a first and third round pick, but could the Bears still put together a package?
As Bears fans, what would you be willing to give up? A second round pick this year and next? A second round pick this year, and next year’s second and third? What about this year’s second and fifth and next year’s second and third? Does it really matter?
The Bears have spent far too many draft picks searching for someone special. Wouldn’t it be advantageous to spend whatever it takes in order to make this team special?
The Cardinals are in need of a running back and a linebacker. Brian Urlacher, with his age and contract, may be more valuable to us on the team than in a trade, since we may not be able to get full value.
Lance Briggs should be untouchable, however, any combination of our other linebackers and draft picks is okay with me. Throw in Kevin Jones as well if that is what it takes.
People get very caught up with the value of draft picks, yet far too often they end up damaging the cap more than they help the team. Forget about the Bears’ questionable picks over recent years and take a look around the league.
Detroit drafted a ton of players on day one who are either no longer in the league, no longer on the team, or not getting any playing time.
Cleveland has already dealt Kellen Winslow Jr., and is about to deal Braylon Edwards. Cleveland is even getting ready to deal Brady Quinn to San Francisco after trading away a first round pick just to move up to get him.
Why do the 49ers want Quinn? Their first round pick Alex Smith hasn’t performed.
Look at half of the league’s 2005 draft picks. 2005 may be the worst draft ever. The point is that you don’t win games with picks, you win with talent. Draft picks often don’t pay off, but they always get paid.
What are you willing to give up, Chicago?
The time is now for Chicago to win. I would gladly mortgage the future of our draft for the future of our team, and I would step over my own mother to hear “Cutler to Boldin for the touchdown, the Bears have just won Super Bowl XLIV.”
