The Chicago Bears wide receiver position is in store for a massive overhaul once the 2017 season is concluded. That's not a prediction. It's a fact. Not only is it the least talented group on the entire roster, it also is the most tenuous in the long-term. No fewer than five of its current members have expiring contracts. That includes Cameron Meredith and recent acquisition Dontrelle Inman.
This doesn't even consider the possibility they might cut Kevin White. That's unlikely since the Bears wouldn't get any salary cap relief for the move, but there's the possibility nonetheless. There is also the possibility that GM Ryan Pace may look to bring certain players back on new deals. Meredith, Inman and Kendall Wright seem like the strongest possibilities.
On the other hand this represents a big opportunity for Pace to set his young quarterback Mitch Trubisky up for years to come. Provided he plays his cards right of course. The question becomes how does he go about it?
Chicago Bears wide receiver rebuild can follow four main paths
Looking back over NFL history during the Super Bowl era, teams have had success rebuilding their receiving corps a number of different ways. That being said there are four primary avenues that Pace can take next spring. It comes down to how the market sets up. Here they are in no particular order.2017 Philadelphia Eagles: Free Agency and the Draft
- Signed Torrey Smith
- Signed Alshon Jeffery
- Drafted Mack Hollins in the fourth round
2007 New England Patriots: Trade and Free Agency
- Second and seventh round picks to Dolphins for Wes Welker
- Fourth round pick to Raiders for Randy Moss
- Signed Donte Stallworth
1991 Detroit Lions: Trade and the Draft
- Fifth round pick to Saints for Brett Perriman
- Drafted Herman Moore in the first round
1974 Pittsburgh Steelers: The Draft
- Drafted Lynn Swann in the first round
- Drafted John Stallworth in the fourth round
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