The Bears’ quarterback competition never would’ve happened if they’d gotten the top player on the market. Imagine Tom Brady starting the season opener Sunday instead of Mitch Trubisky.
Brady signed with the Buccaneers for his 21st season, but NBC Sports radio and television host Dan Patrick reported today that the Bears were in his top three.
There was never a whiff of the Bears courting Brady, or fellow veteran Philip Rivers, despite being an ideal destination, and there’s a big difference between being on his list and actually trying to negotiate a deal.
Had Brady chosen the Bears, he would’ve landed with a team that was a quarterback away from championship contention.