The quarterback market continued its spiral today, with Tom Brady announcing he was leaving the Patriots, Teddy Bridgewater getting close to a deal with the Panthers, those same Panthers giving Cam Newton the boot, Philip Rivers heading to the Colts, and the Bears … well, it was largely quiet on that front today.
Here’s the latest on the QB market …
Andy Dalton or Nick Foles?#Bears choices seem to be down to those 2 QBs right now. Both would arrive with experience with coaches on staff, which would help with shortened/no offseason.
What kind of compensation needed? #Jaguars didn't get an offer they deemed worthy Monday.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) March 17, 2020
My prediction? It’s Andy Dalton and a draft pick to be named later for the #Bears.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) March 17, 2020
Since Teddy Bridgewater is off the board, the #Bears should sit back and let a few things shake out in the QB market before making a move: https://t.co/b29srrHtSK
— JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) March 17, 2020
I would not anticipate a decision from Tom Brady today. But I do expect one this week. And let me emphasize: He absolutely has a decision to make. His market is quietly very competitive, but not some crazy bidding war. Far more about finding a fit he likes rather than chasing $.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) March 17, 2020
Despite today’s proclamation that he would not be returning to New England, Tom Brady has not made a decision on where he will play next season and he will be exploring his options, per a league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
The #Bucs made a strong offer to QB Tom Brady believed to be $30M or more. The #Chargers did, as well. And now, he’s leaving New England.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
My understanding is that there will be no other Brady announcements today.
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) March 17, 2020
Tampa is the expected landing spot for Tom Brady barring anything unforeseen, sources tell me and @JeffDarlington.
There's no signing date or announcement officially set up, but Brady is expected to be a Buccaneer.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
The Chargers made a serious run at Brady, but, barring a change of heart by the quarterback, the team believes it is out of the running for him.
— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) March 17, 2020
An unimpeachable NFL source tells me the #Bears have offered Teddy Bridgewater at least what the Panthers have (3 yrs, $60M). Bridgewater’s camp, however, fears Trubisky’s presence and an open competition.
— Dan McNeil (@DannyMac670) March 17, 2020