Chicago Bears: Mocking The Entire 2017 Off-Season

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Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) warms up before the Chicago Bears game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

Trades

Kyle Fuller: to Carolina Panthers

The declaration by Fangio that cornerback Kyle Fuller hasn’t pushed hard enough to play after coming off IR was a fairly significant. The former 1st round pick seems to have lost a lot of favor with the coaching staff. That has led most to believe he might be on the move this coming off-season. Likely involving a trade for a mid to late round pick. The Carolina Panthers have the worst pass defense in the league and are hungry for help at corner. He fits their 4-3 scheme much better than he does the Bears’ 3-4.

Jay Cutler: to Arizona Cardinals

It sounds like the Cutler era is ready to end in Chicago. Some fans aren’t happy about that but all signs point to the organization being ready to move on. That being said there is still some value in the veteran QB. He’ll be 34-years old next year and carries a contract that is very team friendly with no guaranteed money left to pay. So why the Arizona Cardinals? Age is really starting to creep up on current starter Carson Palmer. Bruce Arians is a head coach who prefers veterans and Cutler features the skill set he loves at the position. Good size, pocket awareness and a big arm.

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