Chicago Bears: Derek Carr trade packages, plus the fallout

What comes next after a trade for Carr?

If the Bears made a deal to land Carr, there would be zero doubt who the starter was going into the 2020 season. Although Pace wanted us all to believe it is Trubisky’s team this year, a deal like this would change things drastically.

First of all, you don’t trade for a guy who counts nearly $22 million against your cap if you’re not going to start him. It’s pretty simple — unless you’re the Seattle Seahawks who were once in a similar situation with Matt Flynn and a rookie Russell Wilson.

This isn’t Seattle, and Carr is no Wilson. But, going forward, Carr would be the clear-cut starter.

Trubisky takes a back seat as the team’s primary backup, the Bears do not have to worry about drafting a quarterback this year, and in turn, can focus on other areas of need.

Carr’s skillset allows him to throw the ball deep down field, which is something the Bears lack with Trubisky under center. He is also an experienced starter who has posted two straight 4,000-yard seasons.

Technically, Carr has been uncomfortably close to having another two 4,000-yard seasons in the past (3,987 yards in 2015 and 3,937 yards in 2016).

He’s been to three Pro Bowls while taking good care of the football, too. Last year, he completed his second season with single-digit interceptions — just eight thrown in 16 games played.

Make no mistake about it. Carr is a very good quarterback who has been stuck on some below average teams. On the Bears, Carr is a Super Bowl caliber quarterback without question. Somehow, some way, Pace has to make this happen.