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I have started to think about how you fix the WR core moving forward to ensure that Trubisky has talent around him in 2018 and beyond. The Eagles did it this season be adding a number of weapons to support Wentz after his rookie season.
Obviously nothing is happening this season.
Priorities
-I think with the accuracy and timing of Trubisky that the Bears can prioritize speed and play-making ability over size. Because of Cutler's inaccuracy and willingness to chuck it up in the past the Bears have put a premium on size, often at the detriment of speed.
-Obviously durability needs to come into the conversation a little more.
-The Bears need outside WRs, more than slot guys right now, and this is why evaluating Wright is going to be so important. At 27 he could be a long term slot guy, but he needs to produce now that he is going to get more targets.
Depth Chart Moving Forward
1. Meredith, hoping that he recovers fully and in time for the season, but counting on him to fill the top role is a risk.
2.
3.
4. Wright, I think he will be worth keeping, but I am hesitant to pencil him into a primary role.
5. Gentry, I am not sure what he will do this season, but an ability to run deep routes and track the ball must be developed.
6. Bellamy, he will never be cut.
Wheaton, I just do not know if he is worth keeping after the guarantees run out this season. He was injured in Pittsburgh and has been injured here. The Bears need more reliability so that Trubisky can develop with these guys.
White, if people think he is going to be something moving forward or that he can even be relied on to make it through week 1 they are crazy. I know his money is guaranteed, but I doubt he makes the team knowing he will be on IR quickly.
Thoughts
1. I think the Bears need an unquestioned starter on the outside from either the draft or free agency. I would lean towards someone with the speed to get deep and create big plays.
2. I think the Bears need a matchup issue in the slot or that can be moved around.
3. I am reluctant to use a 1st round pick on a WR. The risk/return is often not good, as we have seen with Kevin White, but the 2nd round is where I would be targeting someone to come in and contribute.
4. I think they HAVE to address the position with a starting free agent player. This covers them in the event that Meredith is injured, or the draft pick is not ready to play right away. I am looking for a young and reliable veteran.
-Allen Robinson: There were rumors he was getting tagged and now the ACL throws everything into chaos.
-Jarvis Landry: I like the player, I like what he might do with an accurate passer in the middle of the field, but off field and contract concerns will factor in.
-Sammy Watkins: way to unreliable for me.
-Terrelle Pryor: love the size and speed, not sure about the mental make up.
-Donte Moncrief: hurt last season, but produced 7 TDs in 7 starts and has size and speed.
-Jordan Matthews: big and reliable, but no dynamic speed.
-John Brown: not big and some injuries, but the dude can flat out fly down the field
My Ideal WR Core for 2018
1. Cam Meredith
2. Paris Campbell [2nd Round]
3. Donte Moncrief [FA-4 years 28 million]
4. Wright
5. Gentry
6. Bellamy
I think that adds speed and much better depth.
Obviously nothing is happening this season.
Priorities
-I think with the accuracy and timing of Trubisky that the Bears can prioritize speed and play-making ability over size. Because of Cutler's inaccuracy and willingness to chuck it up in the past the Bears have put a premium on size, often at the detriment of speed.
-Obviously durability needs to come into the conversation a little more.
-The Bears need outside WRs, more than slot guys right now, and this is why evaluating Wright is going to be so important. At 27 he could be a long term slot guy, but he needs to produce now that he is going to get more targets.
Depth Chart Moving Forward
1. Meredith, hoping that he recovers fully and in time for the season, but counting on him to fill the top role is a risk.
2.
3.
4. Wright, I think he will be worth keeping, but I am hesitant to pencil him into a primary role.
5. Gentry, I am not sure what he will do this season, but an ability to run deep routes and track the ball must be developed.
6. Bellamy, he will never be cut.
Wheaton, I just do not know if he is worth keeping after the guarantees run out this season. He was injured in Pittsburgh and has been injured here. The Bears need more reliability so that Trubisky can develop with these guys.
White, if people think he is going to be something moving forward or that he can even be relied on to make it through week 1 they are crazy. I know his money is guaranteed, but I doubt he makes the team knowing he will be on IR quickly.
Thoughts
1. I think the Bears need an unquestioned starter on the outside from either the draft or free agency. I would lean towards someone with the speed to get deep and create big plays.
2. I think the Bears need a matchup issue in the slot or that can be moved around.
3. I am reluctant to use a 1st round pick on a WR. The risk/return is often not good, as we have seen with Kevin White, but the 2nd round is where I would be targeting someone to come in and contribute.
4. I think they HAVE to address the position with a starting free agent player. This covers them in the event that Meredith is injured, or the draft pick is not ready to play right away. I am looking for a young and reliable veteran.
-Allen Robinson: There were rumors he was getting tagged and now the ACL throws everything into chaos.
-Jarvis Landry: I like the player, I like what he might do with an accurate passer in the middle of the field, but off field and contract concerns will factor in.
-Sammy Watkins: way to unreliable for me.
-Terrelle Pryor: love the size and speed, not sure about the mental make up.
-Donte Moncrief: hurt last season, but produced 7 TDs in 7 starts and has size and speed.
-Jordan Matthews: big and reliable, but no dynamic speed.
-John Brown: not big and some injuries, but the dude can flat out fly down the field
My Ideal WR Core for 2018
1. Cam Meredith
2. Paris Campbell [2nd Round]
3. Donte Moncrief [FA-4 years 28 million]
4. Wright
5. Gentry
6. Bellamy
I think that adds speed and much better depth.
