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Chicago Bears: Projecting The 2017 Off-Season

By Erik Lambert

Dec 28, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia watches from the sideline as they take on the Buffalo Bills in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Buffalo Bills defeated the Patriots 17-9. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia watches from the sideline as they take on the Buffalo Bills in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Buffalo Bills defeated the Patriots 17-9. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Jay Cutler:  Released

Rumors are rumors but the fact is Jay Cutler continues to play his same, old way. For every good game he has, an equally bad one seems to follow it. Teammates have once again started to call him out for bad work habits and are fed up. The denials continue but it’s obvious more than ever than both he and the franchise need a fresh start away from each other. It’s time.

Alshon Jeffery:  Re-signed

The PED suspension is very unfortunate, but the fact remains the Bears have no receivers on the roster they can trust. Alshon Jeffery is their lone big play threat on the outside. If anything this personal setback might allow them to bring him back cheaper than anticipated. Any young quarterback coming in will like having him as a go-to option.

Prominent Free Agent moves:

  • Trumaine Johnson (CB)
  • Vance McDonald (TE)
  • Mike Glennon (QB)

Even with all their cap space, don’t expect the Bears to be gigantic spenders in 2017. Ryan Pace will put his dollars in pinpoint locations. Trumaine Johnson will be the big fish, a corner who’s had lots of success for the Rams and would provide sorely-needed stability that the team just doesn’t have on the back end. Vance McDonald is an underutilized tight end from San Francisco who might do better given an opportunity. If nothing else he provides needed depth. Mike Glennon is a former 3rd round pick who has intriguing physical skills and starting experience in Tampa Bay. He might make good competition for whomever the team drafts.

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