The Chicago Bears have traded their 2010 second round draft pick for Tamba Bay defensive tackle Gaines Adams.  Adams, the 20o7 4th overall pick has been quite a disappointment in Tampa.  He totaled 12.5 sacks in his first two years, and has only brought down the QB once so far this season.  Bears fans might best remember him for his pick-6 off Kyle Orton in the 2008 season.

The trade likely strengthens the Bears’ already deep DE position.  However, there were certainly other positions of need for the team.  A cornerback, safety, or defensive tackle should be top priority right now, not an underachieving defensive end.  But, in Adam’s defense, he has freakish athlietic skill and never had good talent around him in Tampa.  With Rod Marinelli as his line coach now, Adams may thrive in the Bears system and become a great replacement for soon to be free agent Adewale Ogunleye.

Although right now it’s unlikely the Bears could have made a good move for any needs, they could have used the 2010 second round pick for that purpose.  This trade just does not make a lot of sense at this time.  The Bears pass rush has been very good this season while other positions are struggling mightily.