When the Chicago Bears acquired Jeffery Simmons, one thing was clear: Chicago’s Super Bowl window is open right now. They have the star quarterback, offensive talent, coaching staff and a talented defense. That same defense, though, left some plays on the field in the first seven weeks. Simmons can now change the trajectory of the defense as the Bears chase that Super Bowl.
Simmons spoke to the media for the first time since the trade Friday, and it was clear he is on the same wavelength. This team is a contender, and Simmons’ sole goal is to get the Bears back to hoisting the Super Bowl trophy.
“This is a great locker room; from the quarterback all the way down. My job is not trying to come in here and be nothing than but myself. I’m excited to be able to help this team compete for a championship. That’s every team in the NFL’s goal. I think right now with the way this team has been competing, I’ve been watching these guys from afar. It’s a great team, great locker room, and I’m excited to do my part to help this team get to its goal,” Simmons said.
Super Bowl or Bust
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Simmons will help this defense and elevate the entire team. This is the kind of move a front office makes when it has faith in its roster and coaching staff. That should energize everyone in the building and push them to perform their best in these final 10 games. Chicago’s fan base has to be excited about this as well.
It’s been 20 years since the Bears made a Super Bowl run and 16 since they reached the NFC Championship Game. This fan base hasn’t celebrated a Super Bowl title since the 1985 season. There’s no doubt this organization is ready to take the next step, and this trade is part of that. Ryan Poles may not be done, either. Chicago and the rest of the NFL still have a little more than a week before the trade deadline.
Could the Bears add more edge rush help? Perhaps help in the secondary? Nothing can be ruled out, but Chicago has already made the biggest move of the season. Now it is up to this team to rally around it and make that long-awaited Super Bowl push. The remaining schedule will be a challenge that can make the Bears battle-ready for the postseason.
The Bears have four more divisional games, face two AFC favorites, travel to Miami, where they have historically struggled, and finally play two desperate NFC South teams. Oh, yes, and they will face the defending champions on Monday night. The big trade is a move you make, though, to push your team through this slate of matchups.
It’s Super Bowl or bust in Chicago.
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