Crosby Trade Cost Could Redefine the Bears' Window
Bleacher Nation analyzes the price to land Raiders edge Maxx Crosby for the Bears, arguing a deal would likely require a first-round pick and a second-round pick (and possibly more in a bidding war), plus an extension to fit Caleb Williams’ rookie-contract window. Crosby’s remaining $30M guaranteed and his 2029 contract, plus interest from roughly 20 teams, could push the cost higher than the Khalil Mack-era benchmark. The piece stresses the move would be game-changing but cautions the Bears must weigh cap space, future picks, and whether to pursue other options rather than going all‑in on one player.