One perfect free agency signing for each NFL team

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 25: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) prepares to stiff arm Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) during the football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans on December 25, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 30: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Chicago Bears – Teddy Bridgewater

We understand this is a bit of a controversial selection. Mitchell Trubisky has a lot of fans amongst the Bears’ passionate fan base. We aren’t necessarily suggesting that Matt Nagy bench him in favor of Bridgewater, but a little competition at the quarterback position could really benefit this team.

The obvious challenge here is that Bridgewater is going to look for a team that’s willing to project him as their starter in 2019. We’re a little unsure of whether or not that sort of market is really going to materialize. If it doesn’t, the Bears would be a really interesting fit for a player with Bridgewater’s skill set.

Nagy’s offense requires a quarterback to utilize mobility and make accurate short and intermediate throws. Bridgewater doesn’t throw deep balls with outstanding velocity, but he’s really good closer to the line of scrimmage. He’s just the sort of quarterback who can get guys like Tarik Cohen, Jordan Howard and Trey Burton the ball in space.

We’ll understand it if the Bears elect to double down on their belief in Trubisky, but it’s not the only reasonable route for the franchise to take. Acquiring a quality backup quarterback would really eliminate a lot of risk for Chicago moving forward.

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