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NFL Free Agency: Wins and Losses From Day One of Free Agency

By George Stockburger

Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA;A Chicago Bears fans bundles up in the cold weather during their game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA;A Chicago Bears fans bundles up in the cold weather during their game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

Loser: Bears Fans

Chicago came into free agency expecting to sign several blue-chip free agents, and the fans bought into the idea. Losing star wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey to Philadelphia for less money was a major punch to the gut all its’ own.

Not only could the Bears not keep their own guy, but they failed to bring in fresh talent as well.

Cornerback A.J. Bouye was among the stars on Chicago’s shopping list who opted not to sign with the Windy City. Bouye now heads to Jacksonville, who stocked up on free agents once again. Their backup plan at corner Stephon Gilmore also passed up on putting pen to paper, signing with New England.

They then missed on tackle Riley Reiff, who could have been a major upgrade for their offensive line.

Next: 2017 Mock Draft: Effects of the Free Agency Firestorm

To top it all off they gave Mike Glennon a major contract to be their starting quarterback, a move nearly every talent evaluator has scoffed at.

Long story short, the Bears ineptitude caught up to them in free agency and their extended era of losing will carry on for many, many more years.

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