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Bears target Thibodeaux trade for pass rush boost
Bears could trade Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux for a pass rusher to strengthen defense ahead of NFC North title race.
In brief
Bears could trade Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux for a pass rusher to strengthen defense ahead of NFC North title race. Bears should pursue Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux trade for pass rush depth to counter recent defensive struggles. Originally reported by New York Post.
Bears need pass rush help
Bears defense struggled in 59-37 win over Panthers, needing pass rushers to repeat as NFC North champs.
“If you're going to score a lot of points, it comes down to your pass defense and your pass defense is impacted by your pass rushers or your cover guys.”
Thibodeaux trade potential
Devin McCourty suggests Bears contact Giants about trading Thibodeaux for pass rush depth, leveraging his last year of contract.
“Hey, I know you got Abdul Carter, you got Brian Burns, what you thinking about with Kayvon Thibodeaux?”
Giants' pass rush depth
Giants have strong pass rushers like Abdul Carter and Brian Burns, with Thibodeaux playing only 27 defensive snaps in recent game.
“Thibodeaux played just 27 defensive snaps, 47 percent of the team's total, in the 28-20 home win over the Cowboys.”
Trade deadline timing
NFL trade deadline is November 10, giving teams time to assess needs after Week 10.
“The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10, following Week 10, allowing both teams plenty of time to see how their season unfolds.”
Bears' defensive challenges
Bears defense has injuries in secondary, struggling to win NFC North without pass rush help.
“It will be a tall task to win the NFC without the ability to get the occasional stop.”
The essence
Bears should pursue Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux trade for pass rush depth to counter recent defensive struggles.
