The Chicago Bears have solidified their roster for the 2024 season. In a crazy twist, quarterback appears to be among the most solidified. Caleb Williams is firmly entrenched as the starter. He’s the #1 overall pick and widely regarded as one of the best prospects to come out of college in years. Behind him is Tyson Bagent, the former undrafted free agent who overachieved last season as a reliever for Justin Fields. He had a stellar preseason last month, showing continued growth. The Bears have even signed another promising undrafted rookie, Austin Reed, to the practice squad.

There’s no indication from GM Ryan Poles or anyone else that the team is looking for alternatives at the position. They’re happy with what they have. Apparently, that hasn’t stopped wild speculation about a potential move at some point. The latest rumor may be the most insane yet. According to TWSN, they believe Chicago can, should, and will make a move to acquire former #2 overall pick Zach Wilson from the Denver Broncos.

“Wilson’s preseason performance showed he still has the tools to succeed in the NFL. However, with Bo Nix as the Broncos’ starter, the path to meaningful playing time in Denver is blocked. A move to Chicago could give Wilson the opportunity to learn from a coaching staff that values ​​his skills and eventually compete for a starting role with another team…

…This could be a landing spot for him to potentially build his name for a potential runway elsewhere.”

The Chicago Bears have no reason to do this.

The article’s arguments revolve around two main factors. First, Wilson has a similar playing style to Williams with his mobility and desire to make plays outside the pocket. Second, his strong preseason performance. Wilson went 28 of 44 for 397 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Not bad. People have already started to wonder if Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, a noted offensive guru, has fixed what the New York Jets have broken over the last few years. People forget to remember that Wilson went 15 of 20 for 191 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions as a rookie in 2021.

Making such a bold statement based on preseason performance is a recipe for disaster. Wilson is a backup for a reason. He had three years to show something in New York. Sure, the situation around him wasn’t always great, but let’s not forget that veteran backup Mike White outperformed him. There’s zero reason for the Chicago Bears to make this move. There’s no evidence to suggest Wilson is a better option than Bagent. Why give up a draft pick to find out?