Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson would reportedly have interest in a move to the Windy City in the event of a trade. Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen likes that idea.
Cohen tagged Wilson on Twitter, saying “you called bro?”
@DangeRussWilson you called bro ?
— Tarik Cohen (@TarikCohen) February 25, 2021
The tweet comes in response to ESPN's Adam Schefter's report Wilson has an interest in Chicago as one of four possible landing spots.
While Wilson's agent, Mark Rodgers, clarified his client wants to remain in Seattle. But if a trade is on the table, Rodgers said Wilson would consider the Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints as possible trade destinations.
Russell Wilson has told the Seahawks he wants to play in Seattle but, if a trade were considered, the only teams he would go to are the Cowboys, Saints, Raiders and Bears, his agent Mark Rodgers said to ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 25, 2021
Bears teammate Cordarrelle Patterson joined in the fun, tweeting that he changed his profile picture to one hanging out with Wilson:
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/WVBzIx8qzQ
— cordarrelle patterson (@ceeflashpee84) February 25, 2021
The Bears would likely love to acquire Wilson.
Chicago has not had a legitimate franchise quarterback in years. Former No. 2 overall pick Mitchell Trubisky is a free agent this spring, and Nick Foles is obviously not the long-term answer under center.
But the Bears would make for a confusing destination for Russell Wilson, who almost certainly is hoping to win another Lombardi Trophy as soon as possible.
Pro Football Focus ranked the Bears' offensive line as the 20th-best unit in football in 2020. That's actually six spots below the Seahawks, which is interesting given Wilson's frustrations apparently stem from Seattle's inability to protect him.
Moreover, Chicago has limited talent at the skill positions. Cohen and David Montgomery make for a potentially dynamic backfield. But Allen Robinson is a free agent, and might not be returning to the Bears after the two sides failed to negotiate an extension. There is not much there, other than 2020 fifth-round pick Darnell Mooney.
Nevertheless, Cohen is doing his part in recruiting Wilson to Chicago.
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