Chicago Bears fans were losing their minds Tuesday night.
The Bears and quarterback Andy Dalton have agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal, with the chance for the quarterback to earn another $3 million in incentives, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
The oddsmakers weren't being entirely reactive to this news as of Tuesday evening. BetOnline had the Bears at 35-1 to win the 2022 Super Bowl. Heritage Sports had Chicago at 50-1 odds.
It’s near impossible to see how the #Bears are better with Andy Dalton and Nick Foles at quarterback than they were with Foles and Mitch Trubisky.
— Hub Arkush (@Hub_Arkush) March 17, 2021
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Chicago has previously aggressively sought Seahawks QB Russell Wilson. The Bears were advised that Seattle is not trading him at this time.
New England Patriots
This is the team that truly made out like bandits.
Not a big fan of where he now sits on the "Was it Tom Brady or Bill Belichick?" debate, Belichick wasted no time in his effort to wash out the taste of last season's 7-9 record.
Quarterback may still be a question, but if it is indeed Cam Newton under center, at least he'll have someone to throw the ball to. Tight end Jonnu Smith is getting $50 million over four years to head to New England, and he's joined by wide receivers Nelson Agholor (two years, $26 million) and Kendrick Bourne (three years, $22.5 million).
The biggest signing, however, is the four-year, $56 million contract given to edge rusher Matthew Judon. He instantly upgrades the Patriots' pass rush and will team quite nicely with Chase Winovich and Dont'a Hightower.
Online sportsbooks have the Patriots at +4000 to win the Super Bowl.
The Saga in Houston
Former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million with the Houston Texans, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
Taylor will join Deshaun Watson as the only two quarterbacks on Houston's roster. Watson, who signed a contract extension less than six months ago that goes through the 2025 season, has told coach David Culley that he does not want to play for Houston going forward
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
