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Aug 02, 2023

One Rumored Trade Option That Is Perfect For The Chicago Bears

- The Chicago Bears have made it through their three preseason games. Now head coach Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles will be busy for the next 72 hours trying to whittle down the roster from 90

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The Chicago Bears have made it through their three preseason games. Now head coach Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles will be busy for the next 72 hours trying to whittle down the roster from 90 players to 53. However, it may not end there. The possibility is strong that Poles and his front office might be hunting for help from other teams, both via the waiver wire and the trade market. The Bears were active on both last year. There is no reason to think it will be different this time around. One big reason for that is injuries.

Chicago has suffered some unfortunate losses at multiple positions. Nowhere is that clearer than at center. Cody Whitehair already had to shift to left guard to replace the ailing Teven Jenkins. Lucas Patrick still hasn’t returned from an undisclosed injury that has kept him out of training camp for weeks. Now second-year man Doug Kramer left the preseason finale with his arm in a cast. Depth at that position is razor-thin. The Bears need help, and now recent rumors suggest a possible solution might be available.

If the Rams start Coleman Shelton, they could have a center available to trade https://t.co/pqI7wfCG7u

One of the top free agents the #Bears should target this year is Rams center Brian Allen.The Hinsdale native is a stellar zone blocker with good mobility and a mean streak in the run game. Would be a huge add for Chicago’s OL. pic.twitter.com/auVgxtAhZ2

check out Rams Center Brian Allen resetting his hands and maintaining his base against Vita Vea. pic.twitter.com/8CKljHEwdw

Rams center Brian Allen (year 2) is playing some really good football and has a bright future.– Excellent competitive toughness– Very good use of leverage (pad level + hands) *Heavyweight state champ wrestler in HS– Good play strength pic.twitter.com/DIw9RWSduh

The former 4th round pick was a big part of the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl victory in 2021, starting every game at center. Unfortunately, last season was plagued by multiple injuries for him. Now recent updates suggest he’s losing his starting job to Coleman Shelton. If that weren’t enough, they also drafted Steve Avila in the 2nd round. He can serve as their backup center even though he’s manning a guard spot at the moment. So Allen and his $3 million cap hit have become unnecessary. Trading him would net the Rams $2 million in space.

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There is every reason for the Chicago Bears to be interested. Allen is a solid player when healthy. While only an okay pass protector, he’s a standout run blocker. The Rams run the same wide-zone scheme Luke Getsy does. He’s athletic, quick, and tenacious in his approach. At worst, he would be an ideal backup for Patrick when the season kicks off. It likely wouldn’t take much more than a 5th round pick to secure Allen, and the Bears could also dangle Trevis Gipson in the deal. Los Angeles is in desperate need of edge rush help.

Given how rare it is for decent centers to become available this time of year, Poles should have every reason to inquire about Allen.

Yes thank you Erik Lambert, this is exactly what I was asking for. We need to pull the trigger on cash for an interior guy with versatility, mostly because Lucas Patrick has not produced.

Gipson for Allen. Straight up trade. No draft picks. I thinks that’s fair.

Agree with Munsta.

Gibson for Allen a fair exchange is no robbery?

Allen would be a solid pickup, and at a reasonable price.

Gotta do something because every position except LT is down. This off season is time to address the injury prone positions on the line.