Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brian Hoyer and why do the Bears want him back?
Brian Hoyer is a veteran quarterback who played for the Bears on a one-year, $2 million contract. Before fracturing his non-throwing arm, he threw for six touchdowns and zero interceptions, and he has expressed strong interest in returning to Chicago.
How much cap space would the Bears free up by cutting Jay Cutler?
Releasing Cutler would save the Bears $12.5 million in salary and $2.5 million in bonuses, though the team would take a $2 million cap hit for the cut.
Which rookie quarterbacks are the Bears considering drafting in 2017?
The Bears are evaluating Mitch Trubisky, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes as potential high-round draft picks to develop behind Brian Hoyer.
Why did the Bears sign Brian Hoyer in the first place?
Hoyer brings veteran leadership and mentorship experience, having spent three years backing up Tom Brady in New England. The Bears value those qualities for developing a young quarterback.
What are the risks of trading for Jimmy Garoppolo or signing Tony Romo?
Trading draft capital for Garoppolo and then signing him to a big contract could limit the Bears' ability to add quarterbacks every year, which is a key part of Ryan Pace's roster-building philosophy. Romo is also considered injury-prone, adding further risk to that approach.