The Chicago Bears have stripped down their roster, hoping to build around a handful of star talents in the coming years. They have just found themselves in hot water.
Star linebacker Roquan Smith has requested a trade from the team that drafted him in 2018. The Bears had hoped for Smith to lead a young defense into the next era of Chicago football, but he felt disrespected at how an extension had been negotiated.
The linebacker will cost a ton (both to extend and trade for) so Chicago may look to dive even deeper into the draft, effectively tanking for more picks. With an unproven quarterback, limited talent, and a front office determined to lose games, DraftKings‘ -155 odds on under 6.5 wins seems like a pretty safe bet.