Chicago Bears: Jarvis Landry a perfect match for Bears offense
The Chicago Bears need to overhaul their receiving corps in free agency and the draft. If three-time Pro Bowl receiver Jarvis Landry hits free agency, Ryan Pace should sign him.
A big debate among Chicago Bears fans is whether or not Jarvis Landry should be the big free agent signing to fill the need at receiver.
Well, the answer is yes.
Landry was drafted in the second round out of LSU. Since then, he has amassed 400 receptions for 4,038 yards and 22 touchdowns. Including his 2017 season, which included 112 receptions for 987 yards and 9 touchdowns.
People say “oh, but he’s not a big play receiver. He doesn’t make big plays downfield. He ran a slow 40 time at the combine.”
Who cares?
Sure, Landry ran a 4.77 40-time at the combine. Kevin White ran a 4.35 and look how he’s turned out. White has 21 receptions for 193 yards in his career.
“jarvis landry isn’t a playmak...” pic.twitter.com/UIiCQtVul5
— josh houtz (@houtz) February 9, 2018
White has played in five games out of a possible 48, but Landry has played in 64 games out of a possible 64. That’s the type of player you want to surround second-year quarterback Mitch Trubisky with. The best ability is availability. You can also count on him to run precise routes, which is great for a second-year quarterback.
More from Chicago Bears
- Chicago Bears quietly compiling list of head coaching candidates
- Next Chicago Bears starting quarterback makes Bowl Game decision
- Chicago Bears appear in the hunt while on track for the first pick
- Chicago Bears: They are who we thought they were
- Chicago Bears Rumors: Kevin Warren to oversee football operations
Also, Matt Nagy is a disciple of the Andy Reid tree. That means that Nagy will be bringing a West Coast-type offense to Chicago, which will result in a lot of routes that aren’t too far from the line of scrimmage.
So, Landry would be able to run routes that he has had success with. Nagy could match him on a slot corner or safety. He can even put Landry in a bunch formation and allow him to open things up for his fellow receivers.
Next: Chicago Bears: Five cornerback targets in the 2018 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears have a lot of money to spend, and it needs to be spent. Give Landry a four- or five-year deal with a $14 million average, and I’m happy. It’s not your money, so who cares. Plus, the Bears will still have a lot of money after a potential Landry deal.
Make it happen, Ryan Pace.