Philip Rivers retiring makes things more difficult for the Chicago Bears

[ChicagoBearsSinceBirth]

Philip Rivers retiring makes things more difficult for the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears, like many other teams, are in need of a quarterback. Philip Rivers retiring makes things even more difficult for the Bears.

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It was announced this morning that Philip Rivers will be retiring after 17 years in the NFL. Rivers played well for the Colts this season — leading the team to the playoffs and an 11-5 record. The Colts played a good game but fell just short to the Bills on Wild Card Weekend. Apparently, that was not enough for either Philip Rivers or the Colts as Rivers announced his retirement, making things even more difficult for the Chicago Bears this offseason.

Not often the Chicago Bears would be concerned with the happenings of an AFC team. Typically, a team is only, or at least mostly, concerned about the moves within its own division. However, when it comes to the Chicago Bears this offseason must be focused on two things — finding a franchise quarterback and improving the offensive line.


Whatever else the Chicago Bears do will be window dressing as the offense has proven to not work with Nick Foles, Charles Leno or Bobby Massie. No matter if you believe the quarterback or the offensive line is more important, both must be addressed in 2021.

The 2021 NFL Draft is luckily deep at both positions, but with the Chicago Bears picking 20th overall, it will be difficult for the Bears to lock in a top prospect. Some believe this draft could be the most unprecedented draft in regards to how many quarterbacks go early. I am not sold on that fact since most mock drafts at this time wrongfully predict the number of quarterbacks that go in the first round, or at least within the first 15 picks. Things will settle down closer to April.

That said, now that Philip Rivers is retiring, the Colts will not have an option as a bridge quarterback. Many believed that Rivers would be back in 2021 and that the Colts could bring in a developmental quarterback to sit behind Rivers for a season or two. This could be someone like Kyle Trask, Mac Jones or even Jamie Newman. Now, the Colts will need to find a replacement who can step in and play on day one for Philip Rivers.

 

[Rise]

The Bears can’t even get a RB coach let alone a franchise QB.

 

[RunRunRunPunt]

The Bears are fucked...as long as these owners are around...basically non football people

"Hope you dont mind,we made some tea"
"Allow me to introduce myself"

 

[Montucky]

Talk about a pointless article. If the Colts are going to take a quarterback in the draft they are not doing it for that quarterback to start in 2021. And Rivers not retiring for one more year wouldn't have dissuaded them from taking a quarterback this year anyways.

It really doesn't do much to affect the Bears.

 

[Alpha Male]

Talk about a pointless article. If the Colts are going to take a quarterback in the draft they are not doing it for that quarterback to start in 2021. And Rivers not retiring for one more year wouldn't have dissuaded them from taking a quarterback this year anyways.

It really doesn't do much to affect the Bears.

I would have to agree. Doubt rivers retiring affects the bears much.

 

[Bust]

Talk about a pointless article. If the Colts are going to take a quarterback in the draft they are not doing it for that quarterback to start in 2021. And Rivers not retiring for one more year wouldn't have dissuaded them from taking a quarterback this year anyways.

It really doesn't do much to affect the Bears.

yep. did a double take and huh? click bait title has nothing to do with bears

 

[Chicago Staleys]

It affects the Bears in that a viable UFA QB battle may consume and now the Colts are in the mix. Bears are not going to win that battle. The Bears will be the bridesmaid.

 

[coolio]

In regards to the draft it was over when the bears won those 3 games in a row

 

[Bust]

It affects the Bears in that a viable UFA QB battle may consume and now the Colts are in the mix. Bears are not going to win that battle. The Bears will be the bridesmaid.

Naw. There are a shit ton of options this year. Only so many openings to go around. This free agent qb class is far more deeper then last years. They will land someone easily.

 

[Nelly]

Nothing is going to change the fact that Foles is here and is penciled in as the starter until something changes.

Foles was a bit of a disaster this year but so was the playcalling and the offensive line while he was in there. Shore the two of those up and he can be functional QB if we need to buy a year for a draft pick or something like that. If nothing else he's a smart vet and a great teammate to have with a young QB. It could be worse.

 

[Zion]

I don't see the point in starting Foles whatsoever, unless he helps you lose games.

 

[Bust]

Nothing is going to change the fact that Foles is here and is penciled in as the starter until something changes.

Foles was a bit of a disaster this year but so was the playcalling and the offensive line while he was in there. Shore the two of those up and he can be functional QB if we need to buy a year for a draft pick or something like that. If nothing else he's a smart vet and a great teammate to have with a young QB. It could be worse.

Foles has no future here. The fact Nagy kept Foles on the bench down 3 td's in a lose and go home playoff game says all.

He has a tradeable contract, Bears can get a 6th round pick for him.

 

[BBBF]

Foles has no future here. The fact Nagy kept Foles on the bench down 3 td's in a lose and go home playoff game says all.

I think Foles is in the dog house with Ridley because he called Nagy out on his play calling.

 

[Midwaymonster75]

Doesnt matter. Im resigned to the fact this team will be terrible next season and we`ll likely have a top 10 pick anyway. I weary of drafting a young QB and putting him in the hands of this coaching staff.

 

[Bearly]

Don't see how Rivers retiring changes anything. Colts' need for a young QB is the same as a few weeks ago.

 

[Bust]

I think Foles is in the dog house with Ridley because he called Nagy out on his play calling.

If that's what it takes. Foles sucks anyways

 

[TheWinman]

It affects the Bears in that a viable UFA QB battle may consume and now the Colts are in the mix. Bears are not going to win that battle. The Bears will be the bridesmaid.

Colts will trade for Stafford who the Lions would never trade to the Bears. It does not affect us

 

[Chicago Staleys]

Colts will trade for Stafford who the Lions would never trade to the Bears. It does not affect us

okay

 

[dabears70]

Colts will trade for Stafford who the Lions would never trade to the Bears. It does not affect us

Indy is obviously being talked about on the outside as being the top option for Stafford but trading Stafford makes the Lions a team that could draft a QB at #7 or if they get a 1st for Stafford then they could trade up for any of the QB's after Trevor. Either way that's another team that could draft a QB that's in front of us.