The Bears are looking to add to their quarterback room this offseason, and there are no shortage of options in a stacked free agent class.
While the Bears aren’t like in the running for the services of the likes of Tom Brady or Philip Rivers, there are still plenty of options out there. But with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky’s future in doubt, general manager Ryan Pace needs to address the position.
Chicago has been linked to several possible trades at quarterback, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they were more involved in the trade market than free agency given their salary cap situation.
But if the Bears hope to find a quarterback in free agency, here are five possibilities.
1. Teddy Bridgewater
Ultimately the cream of the crop on this list might be out of the Bears’ price range. Bridgewater took full advantage of his opportunity in New Orleans, where he filled in adamantly for an injured Drew Brees. A former first-round pick, Bridgewater’s performance last season is going to get him paid this offseason.
While many have dubbed Teddy Bridgewater a perfect fit in Chicago, the Bears likely won’t be able to afford Bridgewater. According to Spotrac, Bridgewater’s market value is $20 million. But you have to wonder if the value will increase should a bidding war ensue.
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