Frequently Asked Questions
Why would the Cleveland Browns be interested in trading for Tyson Bagent?
The Browns have a struggling quarterback situation with Deshaun Watson looking lost and Shedeur Sanders failing to impress in training camp. Bagent has looked terrific in Bears camp and has been a consistently strong performer in the last two preseasons, making him arguably better than any of Cleveland's current options.
What would it cost the Browns to trade for Tyson Bagent?
The Bears would require at minimum a 2nd round pick to move Bagent, as head coach Ben Johnson has made it clear he loves his young quarterback and would rather not trade him. Cleveland is in a strong position to meet that price, holding two 1st round picks, a 2nd, a 3rd, and three 4th round picks for next year.
Why isn't Caleb Williams playing in the Bears preseason opener?
The Bears announced that most offensive starters, including Caleb Williams, would sit out the preseason opener due to bad weather and two joint practices on the horizon. It simply didn't make sense to put the starters out there under those conditions.
What is the connection between Browns head coach Todd Monken and Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson?
Monken was reportedly being pursued by the Bears before Johnson entered the picture, and when Chicago called Monken as a courtesy to say they were making Johnson an offer, Monken laughed and told them to hire Johnson, calling him great. This shows Monken has high respect for Johnson's coaching abilities.
How has Tyson Bagent performed during his time with the Chicago Bears?
Bagent had some nice moments when he started as a rookie in 2023 and has been a consistently great performer in each of the past two preseasons. He has also looked terrific in Bears training camp heading into this season.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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