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Was Andy Dalton the best the Bears could find? Perhaps, but uncertainty remains at QB position

CHICAGO -- Chicago Bears fans spent weeks and weeks salivating over the possibility of their team trading for either Deshaun Watson or Russell Wilson.

Tuesday’s signing of veteran quarterback Andy Dalton -- ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports the deal is for three years, worth $10 million, plus a chance to earn $3 million in incentives -- does not completely extinguish the hope of acquiring another higher-profile quarterback, but the move is more rooted in reality.

The Bears have issues at quarterback. Serious issues. These problems date back 70-plus years.