The
Chicago Bears free agent situation remains in a state of flux. Their plans seem straightforward at this point. Do what they can to retain their own guys and maybe keep enough money for one solid move on the open market to improve their roster. However, plans rarely survive long in the NFL. That's proving especially true regarding safety
Adrian Amos.
The former 5th round pick has been a solid starter in the secondary for the Bears. Now 25-years old, he has a chance to see what his market value will be. As it turns out, it's apparently more than some people might expect. Matt Lombardo, a beat writer for the New York Giants has been monitoring the Amos situation carefully.
Not surprising since their team just let three-time Pro Bowler
Landon Collins walk. However, according to what he's been hearing it seems the market for Amos is considerably hotter than expected which is both bad and good news for the Bears.
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Losing Adrian Amos hurts the Bears short-term but will help long-term
If this is true, there are multiple emotions involved. First is sorrow because it decreases the likelihood that Amos will be staying in Chicago. He'll be seeking top dollar and it's become apparent they don't view him as a player worth $9-10 million per year. If another team is willing to venture that high, then the sacrifice must be made.
At the same time, this actually could turn into good news for the Bears. If Amos indeed signs a big contract elsewhere and they don't go on any sort of spending spree, then it virtually guarantees the Bears will end up with a compensatory draft pick in 2020. Perhaps as high as a 3rd rounder.
This would be most welcome given they won't have a 1st that year. This would ease the situation by giving Ryan Pace two 2nds and a 3rd to do something with. Meanwhile, the Bears would be able to retain needed salary cap space for likely extensions that will be coming in the near future for players like
Cody Whitehair,
Leonard Floyd, and maybe even
Danny Trevathan as well.
Such is the business of the NFL. Most players never get to stay on their original team their entire careers.
