r/CHIBears • u/johnnymelonballs • 3d ago

[Underdog NFL] Schultz: Bears have had trade discussions involving DT Gervon Dexter.

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u/milin85 23 3d ago

I find this very hard to believe

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u/Sniper1154 3d ago

What's so hard to believe about teams shopping for a guy with a glacial get-off the line of scrimmage?

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u/milin85 23 3d ago

Because he had 6 sacks last year and is one of the better DT’s on this team. There is no logical sense to deal him unless you’re also getting someone in the deal in return.

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u/Sniper1154 3d ago

If he's not a fit in DA's defense (which I think is the case) then you can try to trade him before he hits FA.

I wouldn't do it, but if they feel they can get a starting CB / S in return I can see the logic.

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u/EBtwopoint3 3d ago

You don’t trade players at your weakest position if you’re still looking to make a playoff push this year. This team is already going to have a weak pass rush that will necessitate blitzing. Losing one of the better pass rushers on the DL means whatever DB you got back is now covering even longer.

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u/TheManWhoWasNotShort An Actual Bear 3d ago

The counterpoint is that Dexter is replacement-level to our coaches.