With the Chargers in serious need of outside LB help, and the Bears in serious lack of pass rush ability from McClellin I'm curious how many here would consider trading SMC to the Chargers if they inquired? And if so what would you want in return?

 

The Chargers have Melvin Ingram and Freeney out. Freeney is a stop gap on their roster so they could view SMC as a long term solution for them opposite Ingram.

 

For our part the Bears are already getting Washington reps which IMO indicates they know they aren't getting enough out of SMC so they are hoping they can speed up Washington's development. Washington needs a lot of development so for him to be on the field when we have our top 3 DEs healthy says a lot IMO.

 

With it being so early in the season and with such a promising start I think Phil will be very hesitant to make a deal. I don't think he'd consider it for less than a 2nd Rd pick at this point. That's where I'm at right now too because even though he's underperforming there isn't even as a good an option behind him. If Washington starts to show something against the Saints well then let's talk.

 

 

I'd contemplate a 2nd. Maybe even a 3rd & a 6th or something.

 

With the Chargers in serious need of outside LB help, and the Bears in serious lack of pass rush ability from McClellin I'm curious how many here would consider trading SMC to the Chargers if they inquired? And if so what would you want in return?

 

The Chargers have Melvin Ingram and Freeney out. Freeney is a stop gap on their roster so they could view SMC as a long term solution for them opposite Ingram.

 

For our part the Bears are already getting Washington reps which IMO indicates they know they aren't getting enough out of SMC so they are hoping they can speed up Washington's development. Washington needs a lot of development so for him to be on the field when we have our top 3 DEs healthy says a lot IMO.

 

With it being so early in the season and with such a promising start I think Phil will be very hesitant to make a deal. I don't think he'd consider it for less than a 2nd Rd pick at this point. That's where I'm at right now too because even though he's underperforming there isn't even as a good an option behind him. If Washington starts to show something against the Saints well then let's talk.

 

At this point there is no chance SMC nets us a 2nd round pick. I think a 4th rounder would be pushing it.

 

With Wootton seeing some time inside and the DL being so thin I'm not sure they can trade anyone on the line.

I'd like to see him get a shot here at OLB, but that doesn't appear to be in the cards right now. He's not a defensive end, so if the Bears keep trying to make him one, they might as well trade him for a draft pick and get something out of it.

At this point there is no chance SMC nets us a 2nd round pick. I think a 4th rounder would be pushing it.

 

With Wootton seeing some time inside and the DL being so thin I'm not sure they can trade anyone on the line.

The problem is other than Peppers our defensive line is undersized,thats why we still keep getting beat up by the run. Wooten is just too small to play lots of reps at DT. Trades are tough to do in mid season especially this early. Most people will wait on there expectations and by then it will be to late to trade someone.

The problem is other than Peppers our defensive line is undersized,thats why we still keep getting beat up by the run. Wooten is just too small to play lots of reps at DT. Trades are tough to do in mid season especially this early. Most people will wait on there expectations and by then it will be to late to trade someone.

 

I think Wooten is doing fine as a DE. Trying to play him at DT for a lot of reps won't work but for a few 3rd and long situations during a game I think it's a good idea.

 

Again, I don't see Emery making this trade or even contemplating it as we need all the depth we can get on our Dline right now.