DeAndre Hopkins released. Should Bears pursue him?

I think it comes down to what our priorities are for the developing young receivers. IMO a solid #1/#2 receiver like Hopkins will take a lot of balls away from Mooney and Claypool. His production has fallen off just a bit and he will demand a fair amount of money.

Personally, I have bought in on what Poles is doing. We are rebuilding our team. I believe that Poles is putting together a group of young, fast and highly skilled WRs. I would rather use the balls we would send Hopkins' way as an investment in the younger WR's development.

It would be fun but I think Hopkins would grade the Bears as a hard-pass no matter how much money Poles put on the table (which would make Poles look dumb).

I wouldn't be surprised if the Lions sign him. It's actually a really good fit and need there.

Poles doesn’t want Hopkins.  Hopkins doesn’t want Bears. He says he wants to play with the Bills.  I hope to hell Lions don’t get him.  They are going to be problem enough as it is.