
The Chicago Bears have had a quiet but productive offseason, strengthening their roster at critical positions in preparation for next month’s 2024 NFL Draft.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles has significantly enhanced the offense with many significant additions now that the first wave of free agency is over. These include the trade for Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen and the signings of center Coleman Shelton, tight end Gerald Everett, and running back D’Andre Swift.
We’re speculating on the current Bears starting offense for the 2017 season after the first wave of free agency, and it’s hard not to get excited.
With an outstanding supporting cast and developing offensive line, it’s evident from these offensive forecasts that this team may be ready for a successful season – and we haven’t even reached the draft yet. This is an ideal scenario for a quarterback who is about to enter the league.
With the transfer of Justin Fields to the Steelers, the Bears finally made up their minds about quarterback, signaling the beginning of the end for Caleb Williams in Chicago. Williams is the top prospect in this draft class, and some have even called him a prospect for future generations. As the only other quarterback on the team, Tyson Bagent, he will probably have to start right away as a rookie.

Swift, who joined Chicago in the first round of free agency, is a talented running back who will be Shane Waldron’s starting option going forward. The Bears now have a strong bunch of running backs with a variety of skill sets, including Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert in addition to Swift. Swift provides Chicago with a receiving threat out of the backfield and is coming off a breakout year in which he gained over 1,000 yards from the ground.

Since Moore is currently the team’s most dependable passing receiver, there is no questioning who the WR1 is on this squad. Moore just finished a career-best season in which he caught 96 passes for 1,364 yards and eight scores. He is a true playmaker, and if Chicago continues in that path, he will be essential to Williams’ success in his rookie season.

After filling a significant void at receiver in the initial wave of free agency, the Bears made a big impact by acquiring Allen. Now paired with Moore, Allen is a six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who has continuously been among the NFL’s top options. After collecting 1,000 yards in 2023, Allen participated in just 13 games. Although Allen’s current contract only has one year left on it, it is anticipated that Chicago would eventually sign him to a longer deal after trading for a fourth-round pick.
Even though Allen was a significant addition for Chicago, expect the Bears to add more receivers this offseason. which implies that they will probably select a rookie in the NFL Draft. With any luck, Chicago could be able to select Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers, who in any other draft cycle would be WR1 possibilities. The Bears may trade back and still select a playmaker like Xavier Worthy or Brian Thomas Jr. if they are both off the board. Imagine Williams or another rookie quarterback with that arsenal of weapons.