Beyond Hendrickson: Bears Map Edge-Rush Options in Free Agency
The Bears may pivot from a Hendrickson-sized splash if his price climbs, outlining three realistic paths: a big splash (Hendrickson or Crosby), a prime‑age investment (Jaelan Phillips, Odafe Oweh, Boye Mafe), or a bridge approach (one-year deals for veterans like Joey Bosa or Khalil Mack paired with drafting interior help). GM Ryan Poles stresses cap constraints and notes edge depth is stronger than interior, suggesting Chicago could pursue durable, cost-conscious options to build a productive edge rotation rather than overspending on a single star.
