The bye week is at hand. After a rollercoaster first four weeks, the Chicago Bears entered October with a 2-2 record. Their season is still alive, and they appear to have a stretch of winnable games coming up. They must find a way to take advantage. Head coach Ben Johnson knows this must be done by working to correct the persistent issues that have been plaguing his team. Multiple details go into it, but anyone with eyes can see it. The Bears have serious issues with their running game and pass rush.

Chicago ranks 24th in rushing this year, and much of that is propped up by Caleb Williams’ scrambling ability. D’Andre Swift and the running backs haven’t gotten going. Meanwhile, the Bears are tied for 26th in sacks per game at 1.3. Opponents have consistently capitalized on these two weaknesses. This is why Johnson and GM Ryan Poles have scoured the trade market for possible solutions. Unfortunately, they haven’t gotten the results they hoped for. According to sources, the market is unresponsive. Most teams with potential options that could help the Bears aren’t interested in selling.

This has put Chicago in a tough spot.

The Chicago Bears may have to wait the market out.

There is a saying that has grown popular in recent years: deadlines spur action. The NFL trade deadline isn’t until the end of October. A lot can change between now and then. Right now, the landscape isn’t receptive to trades. Most of the notable options the Chicago Bears may have aren’t there. The New York Jets, who are 0-4, appear to be a team that should consider selling. Sadly, they just lost running back Braelon Allen to a knee injury. With him out, there is no way the Jets can entertain trading Breece Hall, as has been rumored for months.

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The same goes for Devon Achane, who just saw his Miami Dolphins win their first game of the year. Alvin Kamar is another name batted around, but his contract would put way too much strain on the Bears’ salary cap. As for the edge market, that is even less plausible, as teams aren’t usually in the business of dealing pass rushers. The bottom line is the Bears may have to search for solutions internally for now, hoping the market shifts at some point.