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Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Free Agency: Complete Breakdown

By Erik Lambert

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) reacts to breaking up a pass against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) reacts to breaking up a pass against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Unrestricted Free Agency

Big signing:  A.J. Bouye

This young man has made himself a lot of money. A former undrafted free agent, A.J. Bouye became one of the most reliable starters on the best defense in the NFL. He was a reliable cover corner on the back, delivering an interception and 16 passes defended in the regular season. At 6’0″ he has preferred size for the position and word is the Bears made a run at him last year before he returned to Houston. This time it will cost more, but the payoff will be worth it.

Bargain buy:  Micah Hyde

Ever so quietly, young free safety Micah Hyde put up a tremendous season for the Green Bay Packers. He was solid all over the field with 58 tackles, a sack and three interceptions. Not to mention another nine passes defended. Green Bay will be busy with several other free agents including T.J. Lang, Eddie Lacy, Nick Perry, Julius Peppers, and Jared Cook. Given they already have Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Morgan Burnett in place, odds are he could be allowed to test the market.

Sleeper target:  Tyrod Taylor

It’s still not clear what’s going on in Buffalo but word persists the Bills are seriously considering a change at quarterbacks. This despite Tyrod Taylor going to a Pro Bowl pulling an even .500 (14-14) as a starter in two seasons. If that’s the case, one can imagine the Bears will have interest. John Fox would prefer a veteran to a rookie starting and Taylor will appeal to him because he doesn’t throw a lot of interceptions.

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