Chicago Bears: Sign K Stephen Gostkowski
The Chicago Bears were one of the best teams in football this season, as they rode a strong defense to first place in the NFC North. Mitchell Trubisky took a step forward in his development as the team’s starting quarterback, and the running back tandem of Tarik Cohen and Jordan Howard was magnificent throughout.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Bears got a major upgrade right before the season, as the Oakland Raiders traded All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack to them. Mack would go on to play at an All-Pro level once again for the Bears, and they rolled into the playoffs as a favorite to make a nice run.
Unfortunately, their playoff run would end in the Wild Card Round, as they lost at home to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears season ended on a blocked field goal by Cody Parkey, who is Public Enemy No. 1 when it comes to the Bears fan base. It is likely they make a move at the kicker spot for 2019, and Stephen Gostkowski could be the answer.
Parkey had one of the biggest kicks in team history blocked, and while it certainly was not all his fault, he did miss more kicks throughout the season. Gostkowski has kicked on the biggest stages throughout his career, and with the Bears, he will get plenty of opportunities to continue to kick in playoff situations.