Insider reveals Bears favoured to land one of the best WR's in the game
The Chicago Bears, having already acquired two talented wide receivers since November, might still be looking to add more firepower for quarterback Justin Fields. The Bears recently picked up D.J. Moore from the Carolina Panthers, along with substantial draft capital, potentially enough to execute another trade for five-time Pro Bowler and current Arizona Cardinals wideout DeAndre Hopkins.
Despite already having three starting-caliber wide receivers, the Bears could benefit from adding more talent, especially with the salary cap space and draft capital that GM Ryan Poles has accumulated for this offseason.
Hopkins is reportedly available for a minimum price of a second-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft and a conditional pick. The Bears are among the top trade destinations for Hopkins, according to Doric Sam of Bleacher Report, who suggests that landing Hopkins would accelerate Chicago's rebuild and help the team be competitive in 2023.
Pairing Moore and Hopkins with Mooney would give Fields one of the best pass-catching trios in the NFL, with a mix of youth, speed, and the sure-handedness of veteran performers. This combination could help Fields excel as a passer in his third year after a historic performance as a rushing quarterback in 2022.
Chase Claypool, acquired by the Bears in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, may not have lived up to expectations so far, but his trade value could still be attractive to the Cardinals or other teams looking for a young receiver with potential. Moore is signed through 2025, while Hopkins would likely seek a new and longer deal with more guaranteed money upon arrival at any trade destination.
As seen at: Bears Trade Proposal Nets Team Elite $55 Million Wideout
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10 AVRIL | 144 ANSWERS Insider reveals Bears favoured to land one of the best WR's in the game Should the Bears pursue DeAndre Hopkins in the trade market? | ||
| Yes | 68 | 47.2 % |
| No | 76 | 52.8 % |
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