ESPN: Bears best fit for wide receiver Michael Gallup originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles went to work the day after he was hired in late January and began building a new coaching staff.
While the coaching elements are coming together, it’s now time for Poles to focus on the next checklist item: offensive needs.
The Bears could use another strong target for Justin Fields to throw the ball to and former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup could be that guy. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen believe Gallup is the best free agent on the market to fit the Bears’ needs.
In a similar way that Fields and Darnell Mooney have a great pass-catcher connection, Bowen states that the Bears will prioritize a receiver who can win one-on-one matchups for Fields.
With Allen Robinson getting closer to free agency, Gallup can be used as an opposite playmaker to Mooney. Gallup brings a physical element to his receiver position, and has the ability to…
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