One of the NFL’s more interesting teams this year is the Chicago Bears. Chicago feels they have finally identified their next franchise quarterback after years of receiving poor quarterback play. Of course, the player the Bears selected with the first overall choice in the 2024 NFL Draft is Caleb Williams.
Williams joins a Bears offensive that finished with a 7–10 record in 2023 despite a dismal performance. Wide receiver DJ Moore, who Chicago acquired from the Carolina Panthers when they traded them the first overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, was one of the few bright lights on that side of the ball last season. Naturally, the Bears obtained the top overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft through this transaction, which they utilized to choose Williams.
Even though Justin Fields, the current quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a possible backup, played terrible, Moore enjoyed the finest season of his career in his first season with the Bears.
Moore recorded career highs in 2023 for touchdowns (eight), receiving yards (1,364), and catches (96). In addition, he scored his career’s first running touchdown.
Moore has the potential to be a key component of the Chicago attack for many years to come, as demonstrated during the season. The Bears wanted to make sure they had the greatest quarterback group around them, even with a young rookie starting (again).
In light of this, the recently decided to extend Moore’s contract with a value of $110 million for four years.
The Bears have previously erred by failing to surround their inexperienced quarterbacks with a strong enough supporting cast. With Williams, they did not want to make the same error twice.
Consequently, Chicago made another deal before of the 2024 NFL Draft, acquiring wide receiver Keenan Allen, a six-time Pro Bowler, from the Los Angeles Chargers.
Allen caught 108 passes for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns in the previous year.
One of the few important offensive players whose contract is not set in stone is Allen, who is about to enter his last year.
Moore recently stated to reporters that he supports his fellow wide receiver getting an extension as the next player to earn one.
“If you look at our squad, Cole is four years old, Rome is five, Caleb is five, and I am six. Everyone on the attacking side is in it for the long run. I think that’s rather secure.
As he approaches his 32nd season, Allen could only have one significant contract remaining. Before giving him a chance, Chicago could decide to wait and see how he fits in with Williams and the offense during the regular season.
