What Should the Bears Do About James Daniels?

Building an offensive line in front of Justin Fields is the top priority for the Chicago Bears this offseason. Or at least, it should be. And getting off to a good start doesn’t take too creativity. For instance, the Bears could begin by retaining free-agent-to-be James Daniels.

While Daniels is expected to at least test free agency this offseason, that wouldn’t necessarily preclude him from returning to the Bears in 2022. Daniels has earned the right to explore his options, and we have no problem with that process. But if there is any mutual interest between these two sides, then Chicago’s new front office should try hard to do what its predecessors couldn’t: re-sign a home-grown draft pick and extend his stay with the Bears.

Good news on that front, as The Athletic’s Adam Jahns predicts Daniels will re-sign with Chicago this offseason. Bad news on that front, there isn’t exactly a consensus forming around that opinion. So I thought we could work through some of the Bears theoretical questions and options with respect to Daniels, to see how right the fit might be.

Would You Target Daniels If He Wasn’t a Bear?

In short, yes: If Daniels, 24, was on some other team before hitting free agency this summer, it wouldn’t take much to see the potential/fit.

 

A second-round pick in 2018, Daniels has been able to establish himself as a solid contributor at three different positions along the interior of the line. And while his best efforts were at guard, let’s not overlook his work at center, an experiment that was cut short essentially because of Mitchell Trubisky’s higher level of comfort with Cody Whitehair. Sometimes, I wonder if Daniels could’ve grown into the position had he been given time to develop in one place.

Of course, we could probably say that about either guard spot, too. Who knew starting a player at a different position on the line in three consecutive years would mess with their development?

Transition Tag?

The Franchise tag is probably a non-starter, with the projected number for offensive linemen being $16.698 million this offseason. However, I wonder if a Transition Tag could make some sense.

Estimates for that particular tag is a hair cheaper overall ($13.596 million). And like the Franchise Tag, it works similarly. Players who get the Transition Tag receive one-year deals that have full guarantees. But unlike exclusive Franchise Tag recipients, players who get the Transition Tag designation can negotiate contracts with other teams. Usage of the Transition Tag would give the Bears the right of first refusal. However, unlike the non-exclusive Franchise Tag, there is no compensation for the original team if it refuses to match the offer sheet.

I suppose GM Ryan Poles could deploy a Transition Tag on Daniels in a way similar to what former GM Ryan Pace did with Kyle Fuller. Placing that tag on Fuller to reach out elsewhere, check out the market, and let another team set the price. If you’ll recall, it was the Packers who made the offer sheet for Fuller. And you might remember the Bears were quick to match. Chicago really let Green Bay do all the hard work to keep Fuller with the Bears. No messy negotiations. And the Bears got to keep their guy. Both parties were seemingly pleased with how the situation unfolded. Maybe there is another happy ending to be had with Daniels. The blueprint should be somewhere in a cabinet somewhere in Pace’s old office. I’m sure Poles could find it if he cares to do so.

Note: All Tag projection data comes from OverTheCap.com.

Re-Sign Before Free Agency?

Sometimes, re-signing a pending free agent before they hit the open market can be an option folks forget about. But re-signing Daniels before he can taste the fresh air of free agency could be one way to kick start the offensive line.

Daniels is PFF’s fifth-highest-ranking free agent interior offensive linemen this offseason. The site projects him to net a five-year deal that includes $24 million in guarantees and could be worth up to $10 million per year. That feels like fair market value for a good player, who could sign a multi-year contract and get a second free agent contract while still in the prime of his career.

I also don’t hate the message it sends to any other impending free agents (Hey, listen, this front office still values players, even if they were brought in by the old regime). Making it known that being part of the old guard doesn’t automatically put you on the chopping block would be a nice message to send.

To be clear, there might be a case for allowing Daniels to test free agency, even if the plan is to re-sign him. If Poles and Daniels’ representation can establish a good faith agreement to allow for a right to match an offer, then that could work like the Transition Tag without having to explicitly use the tag. Letting Daniels explore his options wouldn’t be the worst thing for him.

Let Him Walk?

Oof. This is my least-favorite option, it exists.

Letting homegrown draft picks walk away at age 24 isn’t ideal. Few things bug me like drafting and developing a player, only to watch them thrive after leaving. Daniels is still young and his best ball could still be ahead of him. Because of what Daniels has already established and the untapped potential that remains, watching him walk away would sting.

But on the other hand, letting Daniels go could allow the Bears to spend significant dollars elsewhere. Splitting that money into other positions of need is a reasonable idea. For instance, using PFF’s projections, the $24 million in guarantees for Daniels could go to plugging holes at WR (JuJu Smith-Schuster on a 1-year deal worth $6.5M in guarantees?) and LT (Duane Brown projects to get $14.5M in guarantees on a 2-year deal at $10M AAV). You could fill in different player names and positions with any number of different options. And it would still leave $3 million to play with elsewhere. Just saying…

In the End…

Rome wasn’t built in a day. And the Bears’ next Super Bowl champion won’t be either. But because of his age and accomplishments, Daniels is a the kind of player who fits the short-term plans, while not damaging the big picture.

At the end of the day, the Bears should build around Fields while he is on his rookie deal. That much we know. And considering the issues that complicated Fields’ development as a rookie, perhaps spending along the offensive line makes for a good place to start. But before exploring what could be on the market, checking in with Daniels is a sensible place to start.

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Luis C. Medina, who you can find on Twitter at lcm1986, has been covering the Chicago Bears at Bleacher Nation since 2017. Since then, he has written about 3 head coaches, 5 play-callers, and 11 starting quarterbacks. Previously, Luis wrote about the Cubs and MLB at BN (2015-16) and worked in the Chicago Tribune sports department (2011-16). He also co-hosted a Cubs postgame show, Outside the Ivy, in 2019.

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Kellen Moore is extending his stay in New Orleans. Two days after the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX at the Superdome in New Orleans, the team's offensive coordinator is flying away to become the Saints' new head coach: Eagles...

Super Bowl Leftovers, Early Power Rankings, How to Build a Winner, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Day 37 of the Chicago Bears offseason. I can't believe the Justin Fields vs. Caleb Williams discourse is still happening online. It is absolutely unnecessary, friends. The Bears have bigger and brighter things ahead. And if the cards fall...

Caleb Williams Already Has an Offseason Improvement Plan in Place

If you watched Super Bowl LIX and wondered what it would take for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears to reach the mountaintop, know you are not alone. The day after the Super Bowl always puts me in a reflective...

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UCSD vs. CSU Bakersfield Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (2-21) will visit the UCSD Tritons (11-13) after losing three road games in a row.UCSD lost its previous game to UC Irvine, 56-49, on Saturday. Sumayah Sugapong was its leading scorer with 15 points. CSU Bakersfield...

How to Watch East Texas A&M Lions vs. Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The East Texas A&M Lions (6-16) will try to stop a five-game home losing streak when they host the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks (20-5) on February 13, 2025 at Texas A&M-Commerce Field House.East Texas A&M won its most recent game...

How to Watch Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Sam Houston Bearkats (10-11) will visit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-13) after losing four road games in a row.Jacksonville State lost its previous game to Western Kentucky, 68-64, on Saturday. Maria Sanchez Ponce was its high scorer with 20...

Pacific vs. San Diego Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The San Diego Toreros (4-19) will try to end a 14-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Pacific Tigers (12-13) on February 13, 2025 at Alex G. Spanos Center.In its previous game, Pacific defeated Pepperdine on...

How to Watch Idaho State Bengals vs. Montana Grizzlies Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Idaho State Bengals (8-14) host the Montana Grizzlies (10-13) in Big Sky play at Reed Gym, beginning at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 13, 2025.Idaho State lost its previous game to Weber State, 79-76, on Saturday. Sophia Covello...

Northern Arizona vs. Portland State Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (19-6) will try to continue a four-game home winning streak when they host the Portland State Vikings (4-16) on February 13, 2025 at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome.Northern Arizona won its most recent game versus Montana, 96-76,...

Northwestern State vs. Lamar Women’s Basketball: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Northwestern State Demons (12-10) aim to build on a four-game win streak when they host the Lamar Cardinals (15-7) on February 13, 2025 at Prather Coliseum.On Saturday, in its last game, Northwestern State defeated McNeese 80-56. With 10 points,...

How to Watch Richmond Spiders vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

Two hot teams square off when the Richmond Spiders (20-5) host the Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (20-4) on February 13, 2025. The Spiders will put their 10-game win streak on the line against the Hawks, winners of eight straight.Richmond won...

Grambling vs. Prairie View A&M Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Prairie View A&M Panthers (6-14) will attempt to stop a three-game road losing streak when they square off against the Grambling Tigers (9-13) on February 13, 2025 at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.In its previous game, Grambling topped Alabama...

Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (21-2) will try to continue a 16-game win streak when they visit the Pittsburgh Panthers (11-14) on February 13, 2025 at Petersen Events Center.In its most recent game, Pittsburgh topped SMU on Sunday, 58-57. Khadija...

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