The Bears have the most salary cap space in the NFL. Will they use some of it to bring in one of the most exciting running backs in the league?
. But Saquon Barkley stands alone as a player who’s future remains a mystery, and as a player who generates debate about whether or not he’s worth a major investment.
For what it’s worth, PointsBet believes there’s a decent chance Barkley ends up with the Bears. The sportsbook lists odds for where Barkley will take his next snap, and the Bears are tied for the third-shortest odds at +600.The +600 odds mean a $100 bet would result in $600 in winnings, resulting in a $700 total payout.
It makes sense that PointsBet oddsmakers believe the Bears would be interested in Barkley. Luke Getsy’s offense is predicated on running the ball well in their outside zone scheme, and the Bears finished second in the league with 558 rushing attempts in 2022. Meanwhile, Barkley proved he’s still one of the best rushers in the NFL. He finished fourth in total rushing yards , ninth in rushing TDs and tied for third in 20+ yard rushes .
That said, spending big on free agent running backs isn’t en vogue in the NFL. For the most part, GMs tend to spend big on “premium” positions like quarterback, pass rusher, wide receiver, left tackle and cornerback. The NFL has become a passing league, and so GMs put their dollars towards improving their own passing games and disrupting their opponents’. Running backs are traditionally thought of as even more replaceable in zone running schemes, which is what the Bears deploy.
The negotiating period for NFL free agents begins Mar. 13. Teams can officially sign free agents on Mar. 15 at 3 p.m.Editor's note: PointsBet is our Official Sports Betting Partner and we may receive compensation if you place a bet on PointsBet for the first time after clicking our links.
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