Proposal finds bears acquiring Star dual threat RB for 2 picks
The Chicago Bears have already executed one of the most significant trades this offseason by swapping the top pick in the NFL Draft, and they seem prepared to make another splash.
While the Bears' primary needs are an edge rusher and an offensive tackle, they are likely to address the latter with the No. 9 overall pick (with prospects such as Peter Skoronski from Northwestern and Paris Johnson Jr. from Ohio State likely available). However, after losing starting running back David Montgomery to the Detroit Lions last month, the team has assembled a committee consisting of Khalil Herbert, Travis Homer, and D'Onta Foreman.
Chicago may choose to test this trio in September and make necessary mid-season adjustments through free agency. However, they have an opportunity this offseason to acquire one of the few running backs who truly justifies their price in a position that has been increasingly devalued due to injury risks and the evolving nature of NFL offenses.
On Monday, April 3, Jake Rill from Bleacher Report proposed a trade scenario in which Chicago would send a second-round (No. 53) and a fifth-round (No. 148) pick to the Los Angeles Chargers for versatile running back Austin Ekeler.
Rill said that Chicago should trade for Ekeler even if they don't have a long-term contract immediately in place for him:
If the Chargers don't, perhaps they decide to trade Ekeler instead to get something in return before he potentially leaves via free agency next offseason. And if they're wanting to do that, the Bears should try to be among his suitors.
Even if Chicago has to part with substantial draft capital, it should try to trade for Ekeler if he's available, then try to sign him to a long-term deal.
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4 AVRIL | 170 ANSWERS Proposal finds bears acquiring Star dual threat RB for 2 picks Would Austin Ekeler be a good fit with Justin Fields? | ||
| Yes | 127 | 74.7 % |
| No | 43 | 25.3 % |
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