Andrew Buller-Russ
The Chicago Bears took a huge step forward as Ben Johnson took over as head coach last season, winning 13 games and winning a playoff game for the first time since 2010. Now that they know what they have, Chicago could get aggressive in targeting even more roster upgrades this offseason.
One player who’s rumored to be available is Maxx Crosby. Previous reports indicated that the Bears were one of seven teams monitoring the five-time Pro Bowler’s availability via trade.
According to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, not only are the Bears a “team to watch,” they may be “best positioned” to complete the deal this offseason. Though Jones notes that the Dallas Cowboys could swoop in for a Crosby trade too.
“Multiple sources indicate the Chicago Bears are a team to watch in potentially dealing for Crosby,” Jones said. “The Bears aren’t the only team with interest in Crosby — the Dallas Cowboys are lurking, according to sources — but they could be best positioned to do a deal if one can be done.”
Crosby is reportedly available if a team is willing to trade two first-round picks, plus a player, known as the ‘Micah Parsons package’. Yet, others are extremely skeptical of any team being willing to pay that price. Nevertheless, the Raiders shouldn’t have any issues getting a first-round pick in exchange for the 28-year-old.
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