The Chicago Bears own the first part of the equation: the franchise quarterback.
Number one overall draft pick Caleb Williams appears to be on track to deliver on his promise so far. He’s helping the Bears to a decent 4-4 record and showing improvement week after week. He checks the boxes necessary to ensure Bears fans have confidence in their team’s future.
Now comes the second part of the equation: keeping Williams upright.
The Bears had some of the worst offensive line play in the NFL through the first few weeks of the season, and while that has improved as the season has progressed, it’s clear that not all of Chicago’s current starters deserve to keep their spots for long. term.
Left tackle Braxton Jones has one year left on his rookie contract, but he is an obvious candidate to be replaced. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report recently called the Bears the best landing spot for Denver Broncos veteran left tackle Garrett Boles this spring.
“Given the struggles of the Broncos offense in recent years, left tackle Garett Bolles has largely flown under the radar… However, he has become a very reliable starter in recent years, returning from a broken leg in 2022 to provide all 17 games to start for Denver in 2023,” Knox said.
There’s no shortage of tackle-heavy teams in the NFL, but Chicago might be the wisest landing spot. The Bears could use a top-level starter on Caleb Williams’ blindside, and it’s expected that they have $73 million in cash.” Cap space for 2025.”
Bolles, 33, is a premier talent in perhaps the second most important position in attack, so he will be an expensive signing. He is wrapping up a four-year, $68 million contract in Denver and likely only has one more chance to clear in free agency due to his age.
The Bears must be willing to part with valuable dollars to find the right guy to protect Williams’ blind side. Good teams win up front, and Chicago hasn’t done that much in their recent, failed history.
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