The NFL offseason is full of speculation. Rumors spread, and players are linked to various teams. It can be difficult to separate legitimate possibilities from pure speculation. However, according to NFL insider Courtney Cronin, there’s one player the Bears shouldn’t completely rule out—and it might shock most fans.
Cronin discussed the possibility of Aaron Rodgers signing with Chicago on ESPN 1000, suggesting that as free agency approaches, it shouldn’t be dismissed entirely.
“There’s logic in place that shows you it would make sense for someone like Caleb Williams. You have a four-time MVP in the room—someone who, no matter who your quarterback coach is or who else is in the room, will have an answer for everything and can help develop you into the franchise player you want to be. You explore the idea… I don’t think it can be ruled out completely.”
Personally, while I respect Courtney as one of the best in the business, I don’t see this happening—ever. To her credit, she also acknowledged that the McCaskeys would likely never allow it. Rodgers' infamous “I own you” comments and his signature discount double-check celebration are still fresh in the minds of the Bears organization and its fans. If you polled 10 Bears fans, nine would probably laugh at the mere suggestion.
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Beyond that, the baggage Rodgers brings would be a major issue. If Caleb Williams struggled early on, wouldn’t there be immediate pressure to turn to a four-time MVP? The distractions alone make this idea a non-starter.
Yes, it’s the offseason, and every possibility—no matter how far-fetched—gets discussed. But this is one scenario that simply won’t happen.
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