$36 Million Pro Bowler Could Emerge as 'Top Target' for Bears

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$36 Million Pro Bowler Could Emerge as 'Top Target' for Bears https://youtu.be/v8ABm-tAx0M  The Chicago Bears are looking to make a splash this offseason, and a $36 million Pro Bowler could be their next big move! With key roster holes to fill, this elite talent might be the missing piece to elevate the Bears' defense or offense to new heights. But who is this potential target, and how realistic is the signing? We break down the possibilities, contract implications, and what it means for the Bears’ future. Stay tuned for all the details!   ----------   #ChicagoBears #NFLFreeAgency #BearsRumors #NFLNews #BearsOffseason #NFL2025 #BearsNation #FootballUpdates #TopTarget #BearsDefense #BearsOffense #BearsFuture #NFLMoves #ProBowler #BearsBreakingNews #RyanPoles #OffseasonTargets #ChicagoFootball #SportsNews #NFLTalk   ----------   **Fair Use Disclaimer**      This video contains copyrighted material used under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. It is for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, and research. No copyright infringement is intended.

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00:00The Chicago Bears are heading into one of their most exciting off-seasons in years and all eyes

00:05are on potential free agent additions. One name that keeps coming up? Joey Bosa. The five-time

00:11pro bowler and dominant edge rusher might be available soon, and if he is, the Bears need

00:16to be in the mix. Bosa is currently with the Los Angeles Chargers, but his contract situation

00:22makes things complicated. He's set to carry a massive 36.47 million cap hit in 2025, which is

00:31a huge problem for a team trying to fix its salary cap issues. Reports indicate that the Chargers

00:36will likely cut him to save over 25 million dollars in cap space. That move would instantly

00:42make Bosa one of the most high-profile free agents available. Now why should the Bears be all over

00:48this if Bosa becomes available? It's simple. The Bears need more firepower on defense, and adding a

00:56proven pass rusher like Bosa would take them to the next level. Right now they have Montez Sweat

01:01coming off the edge, who has already proven to be a difference maker since joining the team,

01:05but they still lack a dominant second edge rusher, and that's where Bosa comes in. Think about it.

01:13If you're an offensive coordinator, how do you game play in against a pass rush that features

01:18both Montez Sweat and Joey Bosa? That kind of pressure disrupts everything. Quarterbacks rush

01:24throws, offensive lines break down, and running backs get stuffed at the line. It would be a

01:30complete game changer for the Bears defense, but we have to talk about the elephant in the room,

01:35Bosa's injury history. That's the biggest concern with signing him over the past five seasons. He

01:40has missed at least one game each year. Since 2022, he has only started 18 games total. Durability

01:48is a real question, and any team signing him needs to have a plan to keep him healthy,

01:53but when he's on the field, he's a nightmare for opposing offenses. Bosa has built his career on

02:00elite pass rush technique. He has an explosive first step, incredible hand usage, and the kind

02:05of bend that elite edge rushers need to get around tackles. He's not just a speed guy, he has power

02:11too. He knows how to shed blocks, set the edge against the run, and create turnovers. The Bears

02:16need more of that, especially in the NFC North, where they'll face quarterbacks like Jared Goff

02:21and Jordan Love twice a year. Let's dive deeper into what Bosa brings to the table. His pass

02:27rushing repertoire is as good as anyone in the league. He's got a lethal combination of speed

02:32and power, which allows him to win in multiple ways. Some edge rushers rely solely on speed,

02:37while others are more about brute strength. Bosa blends both, making him extremely difficult to

02:42block. Offensive linemen can't just anchor against his bull rush because he can also beat him with

02:47quickness around the edge. And it's not just about sacks. Bosa is an impact player on every snap. He

02:54disrupts plays even when he doesn't get to the quarterback. He forces quarterbacks to get rid of

02:58the ball faster than they want to. He collapses the pocket, making life easier for the secondary.

03:03He even helps in the run game by setting a strong edge and forcing running backs inside where the

03:08rest of the defense can clean up. This is the type of player who can elevate an entire defense.

03:15Now, let's talk numbers. If Bosa does hit the open market, what kind of deal would make sense

03:20for Chicago? He's not going to get another mega contract, but he'll still command solid money.

03:26A two or three year deal with a good mix of guarantees and incentives could make sense.

03:31The Bears have nearly 80 million dollars in cap space, so they can afford to take a calculated

03:36risk. The good news? Bosa would likely come at a lower price than guys like Brian Burns,

03:41Josh Allen, or Danielle Hunter. Those past rushers are younger and haven't dealt with as many injuries.

03:46They'll be looking for top dollar deals, while Bosa might settle for something more reasonable.

03:52That's exactly the type of smart signing that GM Ryan Poles has been looking for.

03:57Proven talent at a value price. But let's not forget, Chicago could also look at the draft

04:03for an edge rusher. The Bears hold the 9th and 75th overall picks, and there will be some strong

04:09prospects available. The problem? Rookie pass rushers take time to develop. Even the best

04:15college edge rushers often need a year or two before they're truly dominant in the NFL. That's

04:21why adding a veteran like Bosa makes sense. He can provide immediate impact while a young guy

04:27develops. If Bosa were to join the Bears, the expectations would be high, but pairing him with

04:32Sweat, Dexter, and the rest of Chicago's defense could turn this team into a legitimate playoff

04:37contender. The Bears already have a strong secondary featuring Jalon Johnson and Kyler Gordon,

04:42and adding another elite pass rusher would only make life easier for them.

04:46But what about alternatives? If the Bears don't land Bosa, there are still other options. Free

04:51agency will feature guys like Chase Young, Bryce Huff, and Leonard Floyd. The draft has some

04:55intriguing prospects too, but none of those guys bring the same mix of experience, production,

05:01and potential affordability that Bosa does. If the Bears want to maximize their 2025 window,

05:08signing Bosa could be the best way to do it. The Bears have been through a long rebuild,

05:14but now they're on the cusp of something special. The 2025 season could be a turning point

05:21and the front office needs to make the right moves to capitalize on their momentum. Adding Bosa,

05:27if the price is right, could be exactly what they need to take the next step. Bears fans,

05:34what do you think? Should Chicago go all-in on Joey Bosa? Is he worth the injury risk,

05:38or should they focus on a different edge rusher? Drop your thoughts in the comments,

05:43and don't forget to like and subscribe for more Bears content.

05:46This offseason is going to be wild, and we're just getting started.

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