This big name free agent signing helps the Bears' chance to draft a WR
As a team in dire need of reinforcements in the wide receiver department, the Chicago Bears watched as the opportunity to sign Calvin Ridley slipped away, with Ridley opting for a four-year deal worth $92 million ($50 million guaranteed) with the Titans.
However, this turn of events�or lack thereof�could actually bode well for the Bears in the grand scheme of things.
The Bears' prospects of snagging a top 3 wide receiver in the upcoming draft have now seen a significant boost due to their non-acquisition of Calvin Ridley. While many harbored hopes of securing Ridley, seeing a team like the Tennessee Titans secure his services instead carries more advantageous implications for the Bears than initially anticipated.
Given the current draft order, the Bears face stiff competition in their pursuit of the draft's top wideouts such as Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze. With teams like the Patriots, Cardinals, Giants, Titans, and Falcons all potentially eyeing these coveted prospects, the Bears' path to landing one of them seemed fraught with obstacles.
However, with the Titans now out of the running for a top receiver after securing Ridley, their focus may shift towards other positional needs, potentially freeing up the field for the Bears. This development alters the landscape, making it less likely for the Titans to prioritize a wide receiver with their seventh overall pick.
Of course, the Bears' intentions regarding their ninth overall pick remain uncertain. They may opt to target a receiver, or they could explore other avenues, including trading down to accumulate additional picks�a strategy especially enticing given their limited draft capital.
Nevertheless, the signing of Calvin Ridley by the Titans significantly improves the Bears' chances of landing a top 3 receiver in the draft. Whether this scenario materializes or not remains to be seen, but all will be revealed come Draft Day.
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14 MARS | 123 ANSWERS This big name free agent signing helps the Bears' chance to draft a WR Will the Bears draft a WR? | ||
| Yes | 105 | 85.4 % |
| No | 18 | 14.6 % |
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