BREAKING NEWS: Bears GM is about to make a blockbuster trade worth $135 Million and he may have the opportunity to pursue a generational talent next March.

Ryan Poles, general manager of the Chicago Bears, isn’t afraid to make a big trade, and he may have the opportunity to pursue a generational talent next March.
On December 8, Connor Livesay of The 33rd Team named Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa among a handful of “surprising NFL players” who could be traded next offseason. Five days later, according to Bleacher Report’s recent history, however, Chicago may be a more likely destination.Alex Ballentine suggested Bosa as a possible trade target for the Green Bay Packers. Given the Bears’

“Trading Bosa and his $36.6 million cap figure in 2024 would provide resources to a team that desperately needs them.” The move would help [the Chargers’] cap situation in 2019.

Over the last month, the case for Chicago as a fit for Bosa has grown stronger.

First, the Bears can afford Bosa and his $135 million contract with a projected $63.4 million in salary cap space. While that is a large sum of money, Bosa is only signed through 2025, which means he is only committed for two years if things don’t work out.

Second, the Bears might be closer to contending than previously thought. Chicago has won three of its last four games, with the only loss coming on the road against the Detroit Lions, a game in which the Bears led by 12 points with less than four minutes remaining. The NFC North Division is in flux, as both the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings

Bosa makes the most sense as a contender, given his age and recent injury history. However, with 2024 cap space and draft capital at their disposal, the Bears have a chance to develop into a contending team over the next nine months.

That leads nicely into the third bullet point: In the upcoming NFL Draft, Chicago has two first-round picks (both currently in the top-5, including the No. 1 overall pick via the Carolina Panthers), a third-round pick, and two fourth-round picks.

The Bears will almost certainly trade out of first place or trade quarterback Justin Fields. In either case, the team is expected to return significant value, including at least one first-round pick. If either of those

Finally, Poles has demonstrated a willingness to trade draft picks for established talent, and the Bears desperately need help on the edge.

Chicago acquired defensive end Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, then signed him to a four-year, $98 million contract extension. Over the summer, the team also signed defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to a one-year, $10.5 million contract. Ngakoue, on the other hand, broke his ankle against the Lions last Sunday and will miss the rest of the season.

Ngakoue underperformed this season, recording only four sacks in 13 games, and is unlikely to return to Chicago in 2024, creating a spot for a starting edge-rusher. The Bears will almost certainly draft a player for that position in the coming draft.

Finally, Poles has shown a willingness to trade draft picks for established talent, which the Bears desperately need.

The Bears acquired defensive end Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, and he signed a four-year, $98 million contract extension. The team also signed defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to a one-year, $10.5 million contract over the summer. Ngakoue, on the other hand, broke his ankle last Sunday against the Lions and will be out for the rest of the season.

Ngakoue underperformed this season, with only four sacks in 13 games, and is unlikely to return to Chicago in 2024, freeing up a starting edge-rusher spot. The Bears will almost certainly select a player for that position in the draft.