Bears May Have a Creative Way to Land Top Wide Receiver

A Chicago Bears Jarvis Landry plan isn't new to fans. They've been aware of the wide receiver's situation in Miami for some time. A two-time Pro Bowler, the 24-year old Landry is hoping to land a lucrative payday on the open market this March. Those hopes were quelled somewhat when the Dolphins elected to use their franchise tag on him. This means barring a change he'll play the 2018 season for them at $15 million. While a good chunk of change, it holds no long-term security. Then again there is a prevailing belief that keeping Landry is not in the Dolphins' plans. Instead, they could be positioning to trade him elsewhere in hopes of getting something in return. Exact compensation for him is unknown. Likely it would take a second round pick to secure his service. Some belief maybe even a first rounder. At that rate it doesn't seem like something Bears GM Ryan Pace would entertain. However, Miami might be getting a little more creative with their ideas than first thought.

Chicago Bears Jarvis Landry trade could involve draft position

Word has begun to leak out that the Dolphins might be angling to move up for a quarterback in this draft. That's not a surprise. Not after they were forced to pull Jay Cutler off the street when Ryan Tannehill tore his ACL. Adam Gase likely desires a young QB of his own choosing. Unfortunately, he won't be liable to get one sitting at #11 in the draft. That's why they could use Landry as collateral to help them make a jump up the board.

It's not a bad idea. Given Landry's reasonable value the Dolphins could make a jump up the board without having to surrender any significant draft picks. It's a similar move they saw the Philadelphia Eagles pull off in 2016. Miami traded them the #8 pick in exchange for #11 and linebacker Kiko Alonso. Philly then jumped from #8 to #2 to grab Carson Wentz. Obviously, this creative tactic worked wonders. It would be a win for the Bears. They'd be able to get a highly productive wide receiver without having to surrender any draft picks. Merely some pick position. They'd still be able to secure a quality talent, be that a top defender or maybe even another receiver to double down at the position. There are several possibilities in play. What it comes down to is how the board falls before the Bears pick. If the QB Miami covets is still there, a deal could happen. That is unless the Dolphins wish to do what the Eagles did by moving up now and then working to make another move up before the draft.