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Chicago Bears Complete 2017 Mock Off-Season: Pincer Attack

By Erik Lambert

Jan 28, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad head coach John Fox of the Chicago Bears looks on from the sidelines as he coaches against the South squad during the third quarter at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad head coach John Fox of the Chicago Bears looks on from the sidelines as he coaches against the South squad during the third quarter at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-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

  • A.J. Bouye (CB) – 5-year deal, $65 million ($32 million guaranteed)
  • D.J. Swearinger (S) – 4-year deal, $20.5 million ($8.5 million guaranteed)
  • Jack Doyle (TE) – 3-year deal, $9 million ($4 million guaranteed)
  • Kenny Stills (WR) – 4-year deal, $24 million ($13 million guaranteed)
  • Andre Ellington (RB) – 2-year deal, $7 million ($1.5 million guaranteed)
  • Corey Lemonier (OLB) – 1-year deal, $750,000
  • Britton Colquitt (P) – 1-year deal, $1.7 million

New Cap Space:  $28.13 million

It’s no secret what the priority must be for the Bears going into free agency. They must do anything and everything in their power to improve the secondary. Odds are they won’t be able to reel in more than one big fish though, so they better make it count. A.J. Bouye will be one of the top cornerbacks on the market. Chicago made a run at him last year but he chose to return to Houston. This time they bring the big money with them, landing a top cover corner who is in his prime and fits their defense.

Swearinger is not a household name but the young safety just had his best season yet after going to Arizona. He had three interceptions and two sacks, showcasing the ability that made him a 2nd round pick. Jack Doyle became a surprisingly productive tight end in Indianapolis. Built in the Zach Miller mold. Kenny Still is the vertical threat the offense really needs. Ellington would make the perfect pass-catching running back to compliment Jordan Howard.

Lemonier is connected to Vic Fangio from San Francisco and will provide depth at outside linebacker. Colquitt isn’t a star but he’d be a definite upgrade over Pat O’Donnell as a punter.

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