Bears Trade Pitch Deals $24 Million Starter After Rough Season
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The Chicago Bears could be making a major move this offseason, with rumors swirling around a potential trade involving D’Andre Swift. After a rough season, could the Bears decide to move on from the talented running back? This video dives into the trade speculation, Swift’s future in Chicago, and what a deal could mean for the Bears' offense. Would this be a smart move or a mistake? Let’s break it all down!
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The Chicago Bears could be making a major move this offseason, with rumors swirling around a potential trade involving D’Andre Swift. After a rough season, could the Bears decide to move on from the talented running back? This video dives into the trade speculation, Swift’s future in Chicago, and what a deal could mean for the Bears' offense. Would this be a smart move or a mistake? Let’s break it all down!
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#ChicagoBears #DAndreSwift #NFLTradeRumors #BearsTrade #BearsNation #NFLNews #BearsUpdates #BearsOffseason #NFLDraft #RunningBacks #BearsRumors #FootballTalk #RyanPoles #BenJohnson #BearsFuture #NFL2025 #SportsNews #BearsMoves #NFLInsider #ChicagoFootball #TradeTalk
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00:00The Chicago Bears could be making a major move this offseason, and this one could shake things
00:05up in a big way. We're talking about a potential trade involving none other than DeAndre Swift,
00:10the Bears' $24 million running back who just wrapped up a rough 2024 season. But this isn't
00:17just about Swift. It's about the Bears completely transforming their offense under new leadership.
00:24Ben Johnson, the new offensive mastermind in Chicago, has made it clear he wants to tear
00:29this offense down to the studs and rebuild it around rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.
00:33That means every position is under review and no one, not even a high-paid starter, is safe.
00:38Johnson is known for his aggressive, innovative offensive schemes. He doesn't just want a system
00:43that works. He wants a system that dominates, one that can outsmart and outplay the toughest
00:48defenses in the league. To do that, he needs players who fit his vision perfectly. And if
00:53history tells us anything, Swift might not be part of that vision. Swift was brought in last
00:58March on a three-year, $24 million contract. The Bears had big expectations for him, thinking he'd
01:04be the dynamic weapon they needed in the backfield. But his production left a lot to be desired.
01:10Sure, he finished the season just shy of 1,000 rushing yards, but his efficiency was a major
01:14concern. Averaging a career-low 3.8 yards per carry? That's not the impact the Bears were
01:21hoping for. Add in the fact that he rushed for fewer than 40 yards in seven different games,
01:26and it starts to look like he wasn't the right fit for this offense. But why was Swift struggling?
01:32The offensive line had its issues, sure, but the real concern was how he fit into the scheme. Swift
01:38is at his best when he's in an offense that gets him in space, allows him to use his speed, and
01:43gives him opportunities in the passing game. The Bears, however, leaned heavily on a power run
01:49system that didn't always maximize his strengths. He was asked to take on a workhorse role, grinding
01:54out tough yards between the tackles. That's not really his game. And now, with Ben Johnson at the
01:59helm, the Bears might be looking for a different kind of running back, one who fits their new
02:04offensive identity. Now, Bleacher reports Mo Modin has proposed a possible trade. Swift gets sent to
02:11the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick, No. 144 overall. At first
02:19glance, that might seem like a low return for a former Pro Bowl-caliber running back. But let's
02:24break it down further. First, there's history between Swift and Ben Johnson. When Johnson was
02:30the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in 2022, Swift saw the fewest carries of his career,
02:37just 98 total on the season. His snap count was also the lowest he'd ever had in the NFL,
02:43with just 393 total offensive plays. That's a huge drop for a running back who was once viewed
02:50as a rising star. The Lions didn't hesitate to move on from him, trading him to the Eagles on
02:55draft day in 2023. Now that Johnson is in charge of the Bears' offense, could he be looking to do the
03:01same thing all over again? Second, let's talk about what the Bears have in their backfield.
03:07Roshawn Johnson is still under contract for the next two seasons, and he brings a power-running
03:12style that might fit Johnson's system better than Swift does. He's a tough, physical back who can
03:18wear down defenses. The Bears have also been linked to several free-agent running backs who
03:23could be better fits for what Johnson wants to do. And then there's the draft. 2025 is stacked
03:29with running back talent. If the Bears decide to move on from Swift, they could easily grab a young,
03:34explosive back in the later rounds who might be a better long-term fit for the offense.
03:40Now, why would the Raiders be interested in Swift? Well, it's simple. Their ground game was abysmal
03:46last season, dead last in the NFL. They need a major upgrade, and Swift could give them exactly that.
03:51While he struggled in Chicago, he still has big prep ability when used correctly. He's an excellent
03:57receiver out of the backfield, and if the Raiders can figure out how to maximize his strengths,
04:02he could be a steal for just a fifth-round pick. But this trade wouldn't just be about moving on
04:08from Swift. It would be part of a bigger plan for the Bears. This is about restructuring the
04:13offense, making sure Caleb Williams has the right weapons around him, and setting up the team for
04:18long-term success. The Bears don't just want to be competitive in 2025. They want to build a team
04:25that can contend for years to come. And that means making the tough decisions now, even if they
04:30involve trading away a talented player like Swift. And speaking of the bigger picture, let's talk
04:36about the NFL Draft. The Bears hold the 10th overall pick, and the latest mock drafts have
04:42them targeting edge rusher Mike Green from Marshall. This guy is an absolute force. He
04:47led the nation with 17 sacks last season, dominated at the Senior Bowl, and has all the tools to be a
04:53game-rucker at the next level. If Chicago lands him, that could be a game-changing addition to
04:59their defense. A strong pass rush is crucial, especially in a division with quarterbacks like
05:05Jared Goff and Jordan Love. And let's not forget about the offensive line. Protecting Caleb
05:10Williams is priority number one, and the Bears could use some of their draft capital to add
05:14depth and talent up front. Whether it's a left tackle to replace Braxton Jones, or an interior
05:19lineman to shore up the middle, this team has options. And that's what makes this offseason so
05:24exciting. Chicago has the resources, the draft picks, and the cap space to make real, impactful
05:30changes. So what does all this mean for the Bears? It means they're in full rebuild mode.
05:36Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson are making moves that could define the next decade of Chicago football.
05:42It means that while Swift might be on his way out, the team is focused on building a sustainable,
05:48long-term contender. And it means that Bears fans should buckle up because this offseason
05:54is just getting started. What do you think, Bears fans? Should Chicago trade Swift and
05:59pick up an extra draft pick, or should they keep him and see if he can turn things around in year
06:03two? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let's talk about it. Make sure to like, subscribe, and
06:09hit that notification bell, because this Bears offseason is about to get crazy.