https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-analysis/brian-burns-praise-stellar-resume-show-why-bears-hired-eric-washington-as-dc/536001/
Part of the Eric Washington hire could also be to do with his positive relationship with Brian Burns when he was in Carolina. The Bears made an enquiry for him in the #1 pick trade last year and just before the trade deadline in November 2023. It would seem fitting we’re targeting him again in FA in 2024.
21 comments
It’d be hilarious to take the panthers best wr, best defensive player, the #1 overall pick, and 2 2nd rounders for Bryce Young
I can’t imagine Carolina lets him go. They turned down trading him for multiple (I think, could be wrong) first round picks…why would they just let him go for nothing lol
He’s getting franchise tagged. There’s no way the panthers let him walk for free
I don’t think Poles pays Burns $25m/year after the Sweat contract.
At a minimum, dude is getting tagged. Keep dreaming.
Turning the Panthers into our farm team was a good idea
Doomed to pursue 1985 forever.
There’s no way he doesn’t get tagged this year. If the relationship sours enough he might hit free agency next year when the tag gets more expensive, but odds are they would trade him instead since you can’t tag a player three times and they don’t want him to pull a Cousins and walk away for free. And I doubt he would be available in a trade for as little as we paid for Sweat, it’ll likely cost a first and more which would probably be too rich for us. That would be a heck of an edge group though.
Hell yes they are.
Lmfao. They didn’t hire a defensive coordinator because he’s got a solid relationship with one specific player they might target if he reaches free agency.
They gave up a 2nd for Sweat paid then 100 million dollars.
They’re not going to spend a lot on another DE IMO. Especially with such a deep draft class.
I would
I like the idea of AJ Epenesa joining his former line coach and Danielle Hunter
If he can avoid the tag, bears would definitely be favorites for him.
I’m sure he sees a rising and promising defense and bears already having Sweat on the other side. I know that’s a lot of money for 2 ends, but bears can get a large amount paid up front.
And on a side note, but still about EWash, he’s the perfect guy to get Dexter improved on his jump off. I’m really excited how this dline is going to be for the next few years.
I don’t see him going anywhere this year. Panthers will probably tag him.
So is half the league pal
Sweat was our big splash at edge. We’re not paying 2 guys $20M plus. Chris Jones makes more sense.
Would absolutely much rather have him over chase young. Burns would be a fkn home run signing to pair with sweat man
Derrick is where it’s at… mother fucker destroyed Teven
Yeah he’s not making it to FA
Can we go back in time and get cmc? 😁