Bears' Most Under-the-Radar 2023 NFL Free Agency Acquisition
The Chicago Bears are currently navigating one of the most critical offseasons in the franchise's history. General Manager Ryan Poles faced numerous questions, and so far, he has proven capable of addressing them. NFL Free Agency has witnessed the Bears revamping a roster that earned Chicago the league's worst record last season.
At the beginning of the offseason, the Bears had the most cap space in the NFL and held the number one pick. Poles quickly traded the top pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for several draft picks and star wide receiver DJ Moore. This move demonstrated a strong commitment to quarterback Justin Fields, providing him with a top-tier wide receiver and signaling a plan to build a solid roster around the third-year quarterback.
Following the trade, Poles focused on free agency. From the outset, he made one high-profile signing after another, bringing in renowned linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and notable offensive lineman Nate Davis. He continued to make moves, and one seemingly inconsequential signing is expected to pay off during the season. The Bears' most under-the-radar 2023 NFL free agency acquisition was signing former Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker.
Last season, quarterbacks Trevor Siemian and Nathan Peterman served as backups to Fields. Upon examination, it's evident that neither quarterback is particularly skilled in running the football, which negatively impacted the Bears in several ways. Not only did Fields miss some games due to injury, but the Bears' offensive strategy aimed to optimize his potential as a runner. With Siemian and Peterman, they were forced to participate in an offense that didn't cater to their abilities. The Bears would lose Fields and entirely change their desired style of play.
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5 AVRIL | 97 ANSWERS Bears' Most Under-the-Radar 2023 NFL Free Agency Acquisition Are you happy with the P.J. Walker signing? | ||
| Yes | 73 | 75.3 % |
| No | 24 | 24.7 % |
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