The Chicago Bears finally made a move at wide receiver. Only, it’s not the move many fans were hoping for as Chicago is expected to sign former Green Bay Packers wideout Equanimeous St. Brown to serve as depth.
A former sixth-round pick, St. Brown has spent his entire four-year career with the Packers. He’s served mostly as a depth option, which is what he figures to be in Chicago. St. Brown worked with Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy in Green Bay, so he has a good understanding of Getsy’s scheme.
There was certainly an interesting reaction to the move. While some were questioning the move, others understood that it’s simply a depth move for a Bears team that has just Darnell Mooney — and possibly Dazz Newsome — as reliable options at receiver right now.
Expect the Bears to make more moves at wide receiver this offseason — be it in free agency and the NFL draft — to surround quarterback Justin Fields with weapons.
Here’s how Twitter is reacting to the depth signing of St. Brown:
Will take any WR on the Bears at this rate. Obviously ESB has the Luke Getsy connection from Green Bay
Both St. Brown brothers remain in the NFC North https://t.co/Yhsxg79jIa
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) March 17, 2022
Curious about the money, frankly curious about the player too. Don’t know near as much about St. Brown as others might, but with Nsimba Webster in the top 4 WRs otherwise moves like this were always a given https://t.co/niK1m0sLqC
— Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) March 17, 2022
Fully expect the #Bears to bring in young talent on the offensive side of the ball through the draft. Important when doing this to bring in guys that know the system. Signed Lucas Patrick on the line and now ESB. Like this move a lot. https://t.co/MFDuBY18tF
— Brandon Robinson (@BRobNFL) March 17, 2022
I like the #Bears signing Equanimeous St. Brown as solid depth at wide receiver.
Has obvious ties to Luke Getsy, and he’s a 6-5 receiver with legit 4.4 speed. He gives Chicago a size-speed profile they didn’t have last year.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) March 17, 2022
WR depth
I had us signing him in my mock offseason lol. Need bodies in the room because we only have 2 under contract https://t.co/dzZgSTxwAn
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) March 17, 2022
He’s 6’5″ and that’s something no one on the Bears roster can offer (yes, I’m reaching here because he’s very mid) https://t.co/ClAeDONvyb
— William Martin (@W_M_Martin) March 17, 2022
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Who???? https://t.co/lNjdlX6D0q
— RockyBear52 (@RockyBear5154) March 17, 2022
The #Bears are taking a chance on St.Brown, a low-risk, high-reward WR who will add some depth to the WR room and be a complement for Darnell Mooney. https://t.co/8ZimEL4SR6
— Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) March 17, 2022
One of the best weapons Rodgers had. And he still couldn’t get to the Super Bowl. Won’t work for the Bears https://t.co/WvklZYxy0h
— Bowtie #TradeYelich (@bowtie_911) March 17, 2022
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