March 15, 2021 – Earlier today on the NFL network, Ian Rapoport reported that the Chicago Bears were one of a few teams that showed a “significant” interest in free agent Andy Dalton, but he followed suit by saying the Bears interested in every available quarter, so I dismissed it as just the usual rumors of free agencies.
But just moments ago, the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs tweeted that the ‘next QB domino to fall could be Andy Dalton, and one league source said he believes the Red Rifle could go to the Bears.’
Biggs, who has been covering the Bears for years, was very pleased with his reports, because if he puts it out here, I believe. Biggs also reported tonight that his sources tell him that the Bears are still in a possible trade in Russell Wilson.
Whether Dalton will be added or not remains to be seen, but with Jameis Winston and Ryan Fitzpatrick both signing new deals, the Bears may want to ensure they have a veteran with a starting experience in their back pocket while still with the Seattle Seahawks negotiate. about Wilson.
The only new development in the situation is that Seattle may have a Plan B if they trade Wilson. According to a report by Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, the Seahawks may be interested in Sam Darnold of the New York Jets. Seattle head coach Pete Carroll has been reported to really like Darnold, and he has been quoted as saying in the past.
If the Bears do sign Dalton, it will not necessarily mean they are at the position, as he can sign up for insurance if the Seahawk talks continue, and also if they can not upgrade to the draft weekend.
Current Bears QB Nick Foles was linked as a possibility in a trade with the Broncos to help mentor Drew Lock, so when he’s traded, there’s an opening for a vet in the Bears QB room.
Chicago’s quarterback situation is fluid, and although the Bears keep all their options open, they also understand how important it is to improve at the position.
Dalton is not enough to improve head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace to the McCaskey family.
March 16, 2021 – UDPATED: Biggs was on the Score on Tuesday morning and he clarified a few things around this Dalton situation, and he also sent the following Tweet.
We’ll see what shakes.
3 things to remember:
1) Many people have already used the Bears in QB talks (see the situation in Wentz)
2) The addition of Dalton can not prevent them from then trading for a QB
3) If there is a very expensive trade, there is not a good option
– Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) 16 March 2021
Biggs said an old team from another team gave the Dalton to him to go to the Bears thing, so maybe Dalton’s people have driven the rumor to rush up his market. Everyone knows the Bears are desperate for a QB, so it makes sense from Dalton’s perspective to get started.
But if the Dalton thing had legs, Biggs said he would not necessarily be the Bears, but only at the position.
Biggs also said the Bears want to add a better suit to work with a new QB, but he’s not entirely sure it would be Trent Williams.
He said a Foles trade would be difficult based on his contract.