5 potential trade target for GM Ryan Poles
While most of the big-name free agents have now signed a new deal, the off-season and the roster management are far from over for Bears GM Ryan Poles. Pretty much every single person following somewhat closely the Bears are well-aware that the two biggest needs at the moment are wide receiver and offensive line. Well, Bears analyst Harrison Graham listed 5 possible trade targets for the bears that would help fill some of those needs. Of course, you can't expect to build a championship-caliber roster only via trades, but it can bring a pretty big boost.
Here is the list of 5 players that Graham named:
WR Laviska Shenault
In two seasons in Jacksonville, Shenault racked up 121 catches for 1,219 yards and five touchdowns with a 67.6 percent catch rate. He also tacked on 29 carries for 132 yards, which highlights his versatility. A little like what we think Velus Jones can do, Shenault can line up all over the offensive formation, but he's a bigger receiver (6'1", 227 lbs) who can break tackles and outmuscle defenders for the ball when it's up in the air.
OT Andre Dillard
The former first-round pick is about to enter the 4th and final year of his rookie contract and obviously doesn't have a starting job after getting beat out by Jordan Mailata last summer. But Dillard is still just 26 and at the very least still has the ability to be a starting tackle in the NFL.
WR Andy Isabella
Isabella lost his role on offense in 2021 after the Cardinals drafted receiver Rondale Moore and added A.J. Green to the mix. He played 30 offensive snaps over eight games while being held inactive for nine contests.
The wideout was a Biletnikoff Award finalist honoring the best receiver in the country as a senior at Massachusetts in 2018 after leading FBS with 1,698 receiving yards. He ran a blazing 4.31-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
WR Jalen Reagor
In 28 regular-season games with 24 starts, Reagor has hauled in 64 receptions for 695 yards, and he's reached the end zone three times. It's been a disappointing run, to say the least. That's led to the constant discussions about possible trade destinations and whether or not Philly would even have any takers. I'm sure a team like the Bears could benefit by trading a 6/7th rounder for him.
OL Liam Eichenberg
Eichenberg was a 2nd round pick of the Miami Dolphins in 2021. He played his college football at Notre Dame. He had a very up-and-down rookie season in 2021. He showed great potential but with the Dolphins being in a "win-now" mode, they might not wait for him to develop. He would be an amazing pickup for the Bears, in my mind.
Here is the full clip of his explanations:
