The Bears need to address several needs this offseason both on offense and defense. But overwhelmingly, fixing an offense that was one of the worst in the NFL last season ranks high on the list.
While Chicago isn’t in the most comfortable situation salary cap wise, they’re expected to make some moves in free agency to address needs like quarterback and tight end.
Bleacher Report believes that tight end Hunter Henry would be a realistic signing for the Bears in free agency. That is, assuming the Chargers don’t place the franchise tag on Henry.
Assuming the Chicago Bears stick with Mitchell Trubisky at quarterback, they would be wise to address the tight end spot. Trey Burton has been a disappointment, and Trubisky—who is still developing—could use a reliable outlet receiver.
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry could fill that role perfectly. Injuries have been an issue for the Arkansas product—he missed all of 2018 and four games last season—but Henry is an elite tight end.
If Henry were to hit free agency, he’d be one of the hottest commodities on the market, alongside the Falcons’ Austin Hooper. But he’d figure to be cheaper than Hooper, who is believed to get around $10 million per season.
One of the issues that plagued Chicago tight ends last season were injuries, as Trey Burton, Adam Shaheen and Ben Braunecker all wound up on injured reserve before the end of the season. Henry is someone that has struggled with injuries these last two seasons, and it’s fair to wonder if you’d take a chance on an injury-riddled, elite tight end.
Considering the ineptitude of the tight end position last season, general manager Ryan Pace needs to explore all avenues to fix tight end in free agency and the NFL Draft.
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