Chicago Bears Urged To Sign Unexpected Free Agent

The Chicago Bears haven't made any notable roster moves for months now. It appears GM Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus have decided to pause and take stock of what they currently have. That is what Organized Team Activities and veteran minicamps were for. Maybe they feel things are fine for the time being. If not, it's a reasonable assumption they might have a move in mind closer to training camp. One position people have remained focused on for weeks is edge rusher. After only one notable addition (DeMarcus Walker) this off-season, it's not hard to see why.

One position most have forgotten about is wide receiver. That isn't a surprise. Poles supplemented it with two significant additions this past spring: trading for D.J. Moore and selecting Tyler Scott in the draft. Together with the expected returns of Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool for camp, one would think the Bears should be satisfied with where they're at. Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report doesn't think so. He thinks one more addition is necessary to ensure Justin Fields is properly equipped. He even brought up an unexpected name.

Kenny Golladay.

"Golladay has not had a 1,000-yard season since 2019 with the Detroit Lions, but the Bears would not need him to be that player again.

Chicago would use Golladay as a depth piece behind Moore and Darnell Mooney.

Golladay is the ultimate low-risk, high-reward signing, and his experience playing in the NFC North could be valuable to the Bears.

Of course, there is always a chance the Giants version of Golladay shows up and he is cut midseason, but he may be worth the risk at a low cost."

The Chicago Bears have no reasons to consider Golladay.

Yes, he was an excellent wide receiver for the Lions at one point. However, that version of him is long gone. Golladay has built a reputation for inconsistency and ill health in the years since. Tansey is correct. That reputation will make him far cheaper to acquire. However, the price isn't the problem. What the receiver can offer the Bears is. Outside of catching the football, Golladay isn't anything special. He's an adequate run blocker and virtually useless on special teams. The Bears would likely feel those snaps are better reserved for younger players that can get the most from them.

If the team were desperate for depth help, then yes, it would make sense. Maybe Golladay can recapture some of his old magic. Yet the Chicago Bears aren't in a position to be that needy. They're not chasing a Super Bowl with the clock ticking. This is still a rebuilding team. Such rosters have no need for fading veterans hoping to still prove they can ball at a high level. Maybe that changes during camp, but as of now, this is not necessary.