We started seeing quarterbacks come off the board on Monday, with possible Bears targets Jameis Winston (Saints) and Ryan Fitzpatrick (Washington) committing to deals with teams not in Chicago. And for Bears fans thirsting for quarterback change, I imagine either (or both) signing elsewhere was unsettling. To be clear, these transactions shouldn’t put people in a frenzy. Because neither QB — while intriguing in their own unique way — fits the profile of a big swing the Bears have long hinted they would take this offseason.
In other words, losing out on Winston and Fitzpatrick shouldn’t change the Bears’ plans at the position.