Bears Anticipated to Pursue 'Long-Range' Panthers WR.
The Chicago Bears might be on the hunt for a fresh wide receiver in the 2024 free agency following an unsuccessful trade for Chase Claypool. According to Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus, the Bears might have an eye on DJ Chark of the Carolina Panthers.
After analyzing Week 5's matches, Spielberger suggested potential free agent and draft targets for all NFL teams for 2024. He earmarked Panthers' Chark as a potential asset for the Bears, especially to team up with their primary receiver, D.J. Moore.
Highlighting Chark's capabilities, Spielberger mentioned, «His knack for stretching the field with his 6-foot-4 height and a 4.34-second 40-yard dash would be a significant advantage for any team. With impressive stats in target depth and yards per reception, he could amplify the Chicago Bears' offensive strategies, especially with Moore's intermediate plays.»
While Darnell Mooney is currently the Bears' secondary receiver, his future seems uncertain due to his pending free agent status and less than stellar performance this season. If Mooney doesn't return, the Bears might want to secure a seasoned professional like Chark.
Meanwhile, the upcoming draft could be another avenue for the Bears to secure a potent wide receiver. The spotlight is on Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., a top contender in the 2024 class. If the Bears don't prioritize a quarterback in their draft, grabbing someone of Harrison's caliber would be a game-changer.
Other prospects, like Emeka Egbuka from Ohio State or Keon Coleman from Florida State, could be on the Bears' radar if they can't secure Harrison.
As for Mooney, his performance in the season's initial games hasn't been promising. Despite the team's intentions to retain him, his contribution has been lackluster. Mooney started the season strong with a notable performance against the Green Bay Packers. However, his subsequent matches saw him without any significant catches. The Bears might expect a significant improvement from Mooney if he's eyeing a contract extension.
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11 OCTOBRE | 80 ANSWERS Bears Anticipated to Pursue 'Long-Range' Panthers WR. Should the Bears add another WR? | ||
| yes | 62 | 77.5 % |
| No | 18 | 22.5 % |
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