Bears Can Complete Their Offseason With This Sneaky Move
By Scott Rogust
2020 is a make-or-break year for Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace. Following their shocking elimination from the NFC Wild Card Round in 2018, the Bears failed to live up to lofty expectations last season. While they did add edge rusher Robert Quinn and quarterback Nick Foles in the new league year, but they're still lacking at certain positions.
If Pace wants to save his job, he needs to address the cornerback position. He can fix that issue by signing veteran Tramon Williams.
At the end of last season, the Bears opted to release veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara in an effort to create cap space. Pace replaced him with former first-round bust in Artie Burns, and is listed as Chicago's No. 2 corner on the depth chart. That's simply unacceptable.
Williams persevered after his production dropped after signing with the Cleveland Browns in 2016. But once he was released, he stepped his game up and played like he did during his early years with the Green Bay Packers. He shined during his lone season with the Arizona Cardinals and his past two years in Green Bay.
This past season with the Packers, Williams allowed 35 receptions on 57 targets, while securing two interceptions. That's impressive for a corner in the latter portion of his career.
The Bears are known for their vaunted defense, but their secondary right now is lacking. But if Pace signs Williams away from the Packers, they can reap the benefits.