Chicago Bears: These Carson Wentz trades make the most sense

Over the weekend, the Chicago Bears have been involved in some serious rumors regarding an acquisition of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz.

This past season, Wentz saw his starting job taken away from him by rookie Jalen Hurts, whom the Eagles drafted out of Oklahoma in the second round. Prior to Hurts getting the nod, Wentz had looked shaky at best in every outing of 2020.

He led the league in interceptions (15) and sacks taken (50) while not even playing the entire season — that’s, uh, not good. But, still, general manager Ryan Pace must think he knows something nobody else does (shocker).

One reason why the Bears could be looking to get Wentz is because he’s worked with John DeFilippo in the past — the Bears’ current quarterbacks coach. During Wentz’s best years in Philadelphia, it was DeFilippo who orchestrated the offense.

In 2017, Wentz threw for 33 touchdowns to just seven interceptions and led the NFL in touchdown percentage at 7.5 percent. Just last season, even. Wentz looked above average. He tossed 27 touchdowns and seven picks in 2019. From 2017-2019, Wentz threw 81 touchdowns to only 21 interceptions — not a bad ratio.

But, 2020 was a whole different story. Somehow, some way, Wentz was lost. He wasn’t the same guy. Sure, his offensive line combinations approached a baker’s dozen, which certainly doesn’t help. But, something was off.

While Wentz’s situation is intriguing and everyone has their opinion, one particular Philadelphia reporter agrees that the problem was not the quarterback — nor was it former head coach Doug Pedereson. So, if it’s not Wentz, then the Bears may actually know something we don’t.

With all of this in mind, the Bears should still only trade for Wentz if they can maximize the deal. One of these following trades could make the most sense.