2. Andy Dalton
Everyone and their mother are aware that the Bears want to bring in an experienced veteran quarterback to challenge Trubisky. That, and to provide insurance should Trubisky continue to regress. Chicago can’t afford another season where they’re wasting their championship-caliber defense.
The Bears have reportedly been in contact with the Bengals about Andy Dalton, who is on the trading block with Cincinnati expected to draft Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick. Dalton isn’t necessarily a better option than Trubisky, but he would fill that Ryan Tannehill in Tennessee role — before Tannehill replaced a struggling Marcus Mariota. The only knocks against Dalton would be his price tag ($17.7 million) and the assets Ryan Pace would have to give up for Dalton’s services.