Chicago Bears: Another Possible QB Trade Target Emerging

When the Denver Broncos traded up in the 1st round of the 2016 draft for Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch, they did it with purpose. Team president John Elway liked the kid and felt he could have a bright future in Denver. After losing Peyton Manning to retirement and Brock Osweiler to free agency, it was a move that had to happen. At the time the Broncos felt they didn’t have a quarterback that could keep them in the Super Bowl picture.

That perception seems to have changed. Head coach Gary Kubiak was a big fan of Trevor Siemian when he came out in the draft last year. That and Lynch’s own inexperience is what convinced him to give the young man the job to start this season. Expectations were limited of course. Most believed Siemian would just keep the seat warm until Lynch was ready. They never expected what they’ve gotten lately.

For Siemian to cut up a playoff team like the Bengals in just his third career start? That seems to validate what Kubiak sees in him. It might also be the first step in him seizing control of the starting job long-term in Denver. Crazy as that sounds. If that’s the case then Elway will have an interesting decision to make. Does he hang on to Lynch another year in case Siemian is a one-hit wonder? Or does he try to get some of the picks he lost back in a trade?

If it’s the latter option then the Chicago Bears definitely should be considered a prime candidate. The team did meet with the rookie prior to the draft. That reflects at least a little interest.

Questions will be asked about whether it’s a wise move. Would Lynch be an upgrade over the quarterbacks coming out in 2017. Based on his scouting reports and the fact Elway, a Hall of Fame QB traded up to get him, there is reason to think that is the case.

"“While the hype around “dual threat” quarterbacks has subsided, Lynch possesses the size and athleticism to make NFL teams take a second look. Unlike other size/speed quarterbacks like Vince Young and Colin Kaepernick, Lynch prefers to extend passing plays with his feet rather than bolting from the pocket, but he is still likely to make plenty of plays with his feet over the long haul. Lynch shows the ability to read defenses and make smart decisions, but not yet at an NFL starting level. While he has the physical tools to start right away, a team who is willing to allow him to sit and study his craft for a year could reap maximum rewards in the future.”"

There are still 13 games left in the season. A lot of different things can happen for both Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears. Provided things don’t change too much though, there is a possibility that Lynch could be made available next off-season. Depending on where the Bears end up drafting, that’s a deal they would at least have to consider.