Trade Proposal Secures Elite Pass Rusher and Former Second Overall Pick for Bears
If the Bears Find Themselves Contenders, GM Ryan Poles May Eye Chase Young for Pass-Rush Upgrade
As the season unfolds, it will become clear whether the Bears are in a position to make a serious run at the NFC North Division title. If they are, General Manager Ryan Poles may not wait for the trade deadline to bolster the team's pass rush.
On this note, David Kenyon of Bleacher Report proposed an intriguing trade on September 5th. He suggests that the Chicago Bears negotiate a deal with the Washington Commanders for Chase Young, their former second overall pick and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Adding Young would significantly upgrade Chicago's defensive line. Although Yannick Ngakoue, currently on a one-year deal, and DeMarcus Walker are both solid players, neither possesses the game-changing abilities that a healthy Chase Young offers. Young is only 24 and could potentially anchor the Bears' defense for many seasons to come.
However, pursuing Young is not without risks. He has missed a considerable number of games due to injuries over the past two seasons, which could provide the Bears some negotiating leverage but also raises questions about his long-term viability. Any trade would likely involve giving up high draft picks and would only make sense if the Bears are prepared to offer Young a significant long-term contract.
The Commanders, meanwhile, seem positioned to part ways with Young. They recently extended Da'Ron Payne's contract and declined Young's fifth-year option. With Montez Sweat also nearing the end of his contract and outperforming Young recently, Washington might be open to a deal.
While Kenyon's assessment may overlook Ngakoue's steady sack production in recent years, it can't be denied that Young, when healthy, is a more balanced player and considerably younger. Should the Bears find themselves in a position to contend, a bold move for Chase Young could be the piece that tips the scale in their favor.
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6 SEPTEMBRE | 139 ANSWERS Trade Proposal Secures Elite Pass Rusher and Former Second Overall Pick for Bears Should the Bears trade for Chase Young? | ||
| Yes | 89 | 64 % |
| No | 50 | 36 % |
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