Sources: Bears interested in Brad Smith

[Mooche]

Sources say the Chicago Bears have a legitimate interest in New York Jets receiver Brad Smith according to Michael C. Wright of ESPNChicago.com.

A fourth-round pick in 2006 and former quarterback at Missouri, Smith caught just four passes last season for 44 yards with no touchdowns, and rushed for 299 yards on 38 attempts. Those numbers might not immediately resonate, but it's likely the Bears are drawn to Smith's 6-foot-2, 212-pound frame, versatility and the fact he represents an explosive value option who could take some of the attention off playmakers such as Devin Hester and Matt Forte.

 

[Elite]

He's pretty useless as a receiver, but in the wildcat and in the return game he's deadly.

 

[Mooche]

The Bears already have Hester, who is making huge dollars and has shown no production at the WR position like they hoped. They my as well just try and get a pure WR, not a return type of guy.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

We're probably not bringing back our KR Danieal Manning, so I don't mind taking a look at Brad Smith.