Do you think the Bears have a “big” move still to come this offseason?
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: General Manager Ryan Poles of the Chicago Bears looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesHere's our final question in this mini Chicago Bears free agency roundtable.
Are you still holding out hope for a big" move before the season starts?
Jeff Berckes: Hope? Let me tell you something, my friend: Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane. It's got no use on the inside. You'd better get used to that idea. Having said that... if you've cheered for this team for more than a decade, you've got a few screws loose. Of course, I'm holding out hope for the splashy move. I'm always ready to get hurt again.
Gary Baugher Jr. -I've moved on from that. Right now, the only huge splash that seems to be left on the table would be something involving Maxx Crosby, but I think the drama surrounding the fallout with the Ravens and the price tag not changing will make this deal unfeasible.
Mongo Peanut - My expectation for a big move is low at the moment. I think Poles trusts the foundation and doesn't want to do anything to jeopardize their trajectory. A big splash that I expect at this point is a trade up or down in the draft.
Sam Householder - No, I think it's on to the draft at this point. There are no big moves to be made without coughing up future draft capital.
Sarah DeNicolo - Really doubt any big, splashy move is coming based on they haven't restructured any contracts, and don't have a ton of cap space left.
Donald Gooch - No. Bears will need to restructure contracts just to sign the draft class and open up in-season cap space. I think the Bears are content to make their splash additions past this point in the NFL draft.
Josh Sunderbruch- Not at all. I like the responsible and measured approach.
Bryan Orenchuk - Big to me would be a seasoned vet at DE despite not signing anyone to a massive contract. If we can simply improve our pass rush OUTSIDE of the draft, I'd be thrilled.
Erik Duerrwaechter- Yes. The Bears have managed themselves fairly conservatively aside from the (excellent) Devin Bush and aforementioned Coby Bryant signings. Ryan Poles has even conceded he's sniffed around Maxx Crosby in a potential trade that still can happen. Which might indicate he's in the trade market for help at DE. It just feels like they're biding their time until the right player at the right price becomes available.
Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. -Nah. This offseason feels like the Bears were content to make minor scheme-specific tweaks to the defense, while counting on the offense to take a natural leap in year two under Ben Johnson. They'll have more wiggle room in 2027. However, the longer Cameron Jordan goes unsigned, the more likely it becomes that he will be reunited with Dennis Allen.
Now it's your turn. Do you think there's a big" move coming?