Bears Insider Shares How Chicago Views a Possible Maxx Crosby Trade

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune weighed in on the idea of a possible trade for Maxx Crosby, and his read was pretty clear. Biggs believes Bears general manager Ryan Poles would have a hard time parting with two first round picks, or anything close to that, to acquire Crosby. If the price were lower, Biggs sees it as an option that would at least be worth discussing.

“My intuition is that general manager Ryan Poles would have a hard time bundling two first-round draft picks or something close to that to acquire Crosby. If the price is lower, then it would be an intriguing option.”

That view makes sense when you look at how Poles has operated since taking over. He has been steady. He has valued draft capital. He has avoided most panic moves. Giving up multiple firsts goes against the core of that approach. It would be a major shift from how the Bears have built this roster.

At the same time, it is important to be realistic about what a Crosby trade would actually look like. If the Las Vegas Raiders decide to shop him, they are not doing it to clear cap space or take on role players. They would be chasing premium draft picks. Teams do not move elite pass rushers in their prime without a serious return. Bears players who are not great cap fits are not going to headline that type of deal. Draft capital would drive the conversation.

Why Chicago Should Still Push

This is where my opinion comes in. Even if Biggs is right about the cost, the Bears should still explore it. Crosby is not just a good player. He is a true difference maker. He affects every snap. He forces offenses to adjust protections. He creates pressure without help. Those players are rare, and they almost never hit the open market.

Yes, two first round picks is steep. It is not ideal. It would reduce future flexibility. But Crosby is still young, still in his prime, and still playing at an elite level. The Bears have spent years looking for a pass rusher who changes games. When one becomes available, you have to at least try.

Poles prefers to build through the draft, and that should not change. But building through the draft does not mean refusing to act when the right player is available. If Chicago can structure a deal around a couple of high picks and a player, it is worth serious consideration. The roster is no longer in a teardown phase. It is ready for impact talent.

This would be a calculated risk, not a reckless one. Adding Crosby would immediately raise the defense’s ceiling and accelerate the timeline. Sometimes the best move is the hard one.