First off, I'd like to say two words: About Time.
Bears fans have waited for years for a trade like this, one where Bears management finally rolled the dice and took a chance to get a franchise quarterback. Nobody knows how successful this deal will be, but isn't that the case with every trade? We do know that Kyle Orton could only take the team so far and that at least talent wise, Jay Cutler is a far superior option under center.
Giving up two first rounders, as well as a third, hurts a bit. But the truth is that GM Jerry Angelo- who deserves much credit for pulling off this deal- isn't the best of talent evaluators anyways. His previous first and third round picks like Cedric Benson, Garrett Wolfe, Chris Williams and Earl Bennett, haven't been too great for the Monsters of the Midway. Taking a chance on a skilled gun-slinger like Cutler is definitely a bet worth making. Will it cash? Time will tell. But I have no complaints about it right now.
Now the question is how the Bears approach the remainder of the off-season, including the draft. Offensive line is still a bit of a question mark, but with the signing of Orlando Pace today to go along with Cutler, that can be held off for a while in my opinion. The keys will be finding a receiver than can contribute immediately in round 2 (UNC's Hakeem Nicks, Ohio State's Brian Robiskie and Rutgers' Kenny Britt all may fit the criteria) and then a playmaker or two on defense later in the draft. By adding just a few more pieces around Cutler and Matt Forte, the Bears could have a team that is the pre-season favorite in the NFC North.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
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Glad to see that you support Angelo growing a pair. Glad to see the Cubs are off to a winning start.
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