Chicago Bears: Early look at free agents to target in 2021
By Joseph Herff
The Chicago Bears need to add some players in free agency
After an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions, it seems to be the Chicago Bears‘ season is over. Likely, the Bears will be parting ways with both general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy. Additionally, they may part ways with their team president Ted Phillips.
However, this doesn’t mean the Bears will go through a complete rebuild. With the right players in place, the Bears may be able to do a quick turnaround. The Bears defense is essentially the same with only Tashaun Gipson leaving. The elite players in Eddie Jackson, Khalil Mack, Kyle Fuller, Akiem Hicks, and Roquan Smith will all remain under contract next season.
The offense additionally returns some key players with James Daniels and Cody Whitehair on their offensive line. David Montgomery returns as well and Tarik Cohen will be back from injury. Unfortunately, Allen Robinson will likely depart in free agency. If the Bears can replace their offensive tackles, quarterback, and Robinson, they will be set. Although, that is easier said than done.
The Bears don’t have a lot of cap space, but with some cuts, they can make some moves to help themselves out and save money to sign some big-name players. Here are some players that can help them make a quick turnaround.