Chicago Bears: Ranking the top 10 potential wide receiver targets

During his time in the NFL, Jordan Matthews has been assured one thing: average, inconsistent  quarterback play. Matthews has spent time catching passes from Nick Foles, Mark Sanchez, Sam Bradford, Carson Wentz (his rookie season), Tyrod Taylor and Nathan Peterman.

Before I go any further, obviously Wentz took a gigantic leap in 2017 — don’t butcher me for the “average” label I gave him in his rookie year. I digress.

Back to the point — Matthews has played with a total of six quarterbacks in his 56 games over four years. Still, he has 2,995 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns in that timespan.

Matthews may be overlooked during free agency due to the fact that, if you go by the numbers, he himself may even be considered average by some. However, he has not had the luxury of playing with the same quarterback for longer than one season at a time. That hurts, especially when the biggest part of the equation between the two players is chemistry.

Matthews has all the tools to be a very good receiver in this league. His 6’3” frame is ideal for the prototypical number one type of receiver the Bears need. What’s interesting, though, is that Matthews has had a knack for getting a bulk of yardage from the slot.

The only reason I would be nervous if I were the Bears is, like Brown, his recent injuries. In August of 2016, he bruised a bone in his knee and missed the whole preseason. Last year, he fractured his sternum and only played 10 regular season contests.

Matthews would surely be an upgrade for Chicago at this point, and he might even come on the cheap. If for some reason Pace strikes out on some of the top tier guys, Matthews should most definitely get a look.