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A recent report has Marquise Goodwin being dealt very shortly. Could the Chicago Bears swoop in and land their next wideout?
With the 2020 NFL Draft kicking off, the Chicago Bears are prepared to enter the weekend with just two picks in the first four rounds. General manager Ryan Pace has a few holes to fill, so making a deal or two might be necessary.
Many believe Pace will use one of his second-round picks to move back, maybe even twice, to acquire additional picks. The Bears could end up with additional picks in the third and fourth rounds, if they play their cards right.
One position the Bears have to add an immediate impact player at is wide receiver. Allen Robinson and Anthony Miller are slotted to start, outside and in the slot, respectively.
But, the Bears let go of speedster Taylor Gabriel to start the offseason and need some additional firepower. Ideally, the Bears end up with a guy who can stretch the field.
Enter: Marquise Goodwin of the San Francisco 49ers.
General manager John Lynch told ESPN’s Josina Anderson that the 49ers are trying to find a new home for Goodwin, and quickly, as the draft festivities begin.
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Goodwin is exactly the kind of player the Bears could use, and on a cheap deal, too. He has a cap hit of $4.9 million this year, yet he might be able to beat just about every player in the NFL in a foot race — maybe outside of Tyreek Hill.
In 2017, Goodwin caught 56 passes for 962 yards, putting up his best season as a pro. Since then, he has struggled a bit with injuries. But, he is supposedly healthy and ready to go for the 2020 campaign now.
With Goodwin’s dip in production and health concerns, I could see the Bears picking him up for no more than a sixth rounder. While some folks might want to see Pace spend earlier on a receiver, this would be an intriguing possibility.
The Bears would have their receiving room solidified, thus being able to draft at positions like offensive line, cornerback, safety, tight end, etc.
If you’re telling me that Pace could end up with players like Antoine Winfield Jr. in the second, an interior offensive lineman in the third round and then a tight end like Brycen Hopkins, for example, in the fourth, all while adding a speedy, veteran wide receiver — I’ll take that 100 times out of 100.
Depth at other positions is much more crucial than wideout. The Bears must come away with at least one offensive lineman, a corner and a safety — and hopefully a tight end. Adding Goodwin for a late pick would allow Pace a little breathing room this weekend.
