Pro Football Focus thinks the Chicago Bears made one of the best moves on the second day of NFL free agency.
PFF loves the Bears' decision to give tight end Gerald Everett a two year deal worth up to $14 million with $6.1 million fully guaranteed, calling it a "perfect marriage".
PFF gave the Bears an "A" for the value in signing Everett. They also gave the Bears an "A+" for the fit/need.
From PFF: This was a perfect marriage here, with Chicago in need of a move tight end to pair with emerging inline stud Cole Kmet, and Everett having played for new Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron with both the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. Everett is tough to bring down in space and was always trusted by Justin Herbert on key downs. The Bears needed more pass catchers, and while they can still stand to add at wideout, Everett is a good get.
Everett is a former second round draft selection who spent the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Rams. The Atlanta native spent the 2021 season with the Seattle Seahawks before landing with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he spent the last two seasons.
For his career, Everett averages 40 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns per season. Those aren't gaudy numbers, but Everett is a dependable option who can come up with a couple of key receptions on a weekly basis. Sometimes, a couple of catches from a tight end in a close game can be the difference in a win or loss.
Landing Everett doesn't suddenly make the Bears a major threat to the Detroit Lions in the NFC North, but it helps Chicago close the gap a bit.
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