[CBFF] Bears Q&A from Football Prospectus chat

[Victor Waldron]

dan (chicago, ill): Do you really see the bears taking andre woodson
next year? I mean, am I wrong, or is this a team that contend again
with a few key acquisitions?

Bill Barnwell (Football): If I were the Bears, I would stay so far
away from skill position guys in the first round. If I'm still the
Bears, my plans for the offseason are:

- Make a decision on Briggs immediately -- he's either too good to
replace or is a system player. You either make him the deal he wants
or you tell him to move out. Inbetween is just wasting your time. I'd
let him go.

- Cut Muhammad. Consider bringing him back on a lower salary, but he
was 2007's Rod Smith. Find a veteran wideout in free agency. Or, since
I just talked about him, grab Eric Parker from San Diego.

- Replace Fred Miller. One of the tackles in the draft would be fine for this.

- Give up on Mike Brown. I love the guy, but health is a skill.

- Be willing to sacrifice one of your draft picks for a veteran QB.
McNabb fits here. You've gotta give the defense at least one more
chance to win a title before you start over, and their window of
opportunity with regards to both the talent of their team and the suck
that's permeated the NFC Norris is closing rapidly.
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sid (elk park): Who's the Bears' QB next year? Is drafting one really
a good idea with Grossman killing me softly for another year? McNabb?

Michael David Smith (Football): I think it might very well be Kyle
Orton. A lot can change between now and the moment in April when
they're on the clock, but right now I do not think drafting a
quarterback is the right move for the Bears.
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mattymatty2000 (Philly, PA): Where do you see McNabb playing next year?

Michael David Smith (Football): Philadelphia. I'm just not convinced
that there's a compelling enough reason for the Eagles to get rid of
him, or that there's a team desperate to acquire him.
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jeff (boston, ma): Kyle Orton, next tom brady?

Bill Barnwell (Football): Maybe next Kyle Brady. If you told me a
1-800-COLLECT commercial was in his future, I wouldn't bet against
you.