Bears: Ryan Pace must make these salary cap moves for free agency

The Chicago Bears are in for a world of hurt when it comes to the 2020 salary cap. With rumors that the salary cap will increase up to nearly $200 million next year, the Bears are still projected to be between $4 and $6 million dollars over the cap.

The Chicago Bears 2019 season is coming to a close soon and fans are already turning their attention to the 2020 season. Fans are already salivating at the idea of bringing in new free agents and drafting potential new superstars. Even I have been a little too lackadaisical when it comes to the idea of who the Bears could and should sign this offseason.

How often have you heard fans and even some of our own writers talking about signing one of the top free-agent quarterbacks this offseason? The problem with free agency is too often teams overpay for players. Remember this offseason when we applauded Ryan Pace for not overpaying for Adrian Amos? Remember when we trash-talked the Packers for overspending?

Both teams made solid decisions based on their respective situations. The Bears have seen great production out of their Amos replacement in Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, but unfortunately, Clinton-Dix is only here on a one-year deal. The Bears might not be able to bring him back though as they are in for a world of hurt regarding the 2020 NFL salary cap.

The NFL recently released reports that the 2020 NFL salary cap is going to be increased from $188.2 million dollars to somewhere between $196.8 and $201.2 million dollars. This is great news for the Bears, but unfortunately, it does not help Ryan Pace enough. The Chicago Bears currently have over $200 million dollars allocated to their 2020 contracts.

Luckily for Ryan Pace, I have looked at the numbers and production of players and came up with a way to help solve the Chicago Bears 2020 salary cap situation.