The Chicago Bears are in need of a quarterback, and they might turn to Alex Smith after it was reported the Washington Football Team is expected to cut the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said the Bears could explore the possibility of signing Smith, citing his past relationship with head coach Matt Nagy, whom Smith played for in Kansas City.

Nagy was the quarterbacks coach for Smith's first four years with the Chiefs, then offensive coordinator for their final season together in 2018.

Smith had tremendous success in Kansas City. He made three Pro Bowls, and in 2017 led the NFL in adjusted yards gained per pass attempt and quarterback rating. Perhaps a renewed partnership in Chicago would serve Smith well.

However, Smith would be more of a stopgap option for a franchise in desperate need of a franchise quarterback.

The Bears have not fared well at the quarterback position for some time. Mitchell Trubisky never lived up to the hype of his No. 2 overall selection in the 2017 NFL draft. Now, he is a free agent, and there has not been any indication Chicago will try to bring him back. The Bears are just as unlikely to ride with Nick Foles as the starter.

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Naturally, the ideal scenario would be the Seattle Seahawks deciding to trade Russell Wilson. The Bears have reportedly been “persistent” in stating their interest in Wilson, whose agent said he would be open to a trade to Chicago in the event he was dealt. But Wilson still prefers to stay in Seattle, and the Seahawks are unlikely to do something rash.

Maybe the Bears sign Smith and draft a quarterback, prompting something of a competition. Or, maybe Nagy is confident enough in his relationship with Smith to make him the starter.

Either way, Chicago's quarterback situation remains in dire straits.