No, I actually don't remember "everyone" saying Bernstein was full of shit regarding Marshall. Everyone says Bernstein's a douchebag, but they didn't all doubt the Marshall rumor.
The trade nets a draft pick and saves cap space, but both of those benefits are rather small.
But it also sets a tone, and that is huge. He mouths off, and refuses to stop his show when new GM and Coach want him to? Fuck Marshall.
I think he is very talented, but this move is a good one.
We traded a man who may be the best WR the Bears ever had, and we may trade a man who is arguable the best QB the Bears have ever had, and when it is over we will have little in personnel to show for it.....and it's STILL great news.