If I were the GM- Chicago

First, this is a team in flux.  The Jay Cutler trade hasn't paid off immediate dividends, but that doesn't mean it won't.  I like Cutler's skill-set from a positional standpoint.  He has all of the tools to succeed, but he needs to mature- a lot.  The move I really liked was the hiring of Mike Martz as their offensive coordinator.  He should be able to get Cutler to reach his potential.

The Bears were ravaged by injuries in 2009, especially on defense.  Losing stud middle linebacker Brian Urlacher three plays into the season was a big blow.  Their linebacking corps is aging, but a still a strength in Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Hunter Hillenmeyer, and Nick Roach.  Greg Olsen is a talented tight end, but needs to improve his consistency.  I like their running backs Matt Forte and Kahlil Bell.  Fantasy owners were terribly disappointed in Forte last season, but he's still a dependable back that can carry the load and catch passes out of the backfield.  Bell proved at the end of last season that's a good change of pace back.  They have two solid defensive tackles in Tommy Harris and Anthony Adams.  And cornerback Charles Tillman is a turnover creation machine.  Hopefully, he's fully recovered from his injury.

There are a lot needs for this team.  Their offensive line was terrible, especially with run blocking, and is, by far, their greatest need.  They could use a veteran wide receiver to assist with the development of their young players at the position, such as Devin Hester, Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox, and Devin Aromashadu.  They could use a veteran backup quarterback for Cutler to lean on.  Chicago needs greater depth on their defensive line.  Their tackles are good, but are aging, and could use some depth.  Also, their defensive ends are dangerously thin.  Also, they were hit with a double blow this offseason, with the death of Gaines Adams.  Not only did they lose a potential difference maker- I know he underachieved with Tampa Bay, but I believe he was ready to turn a corner this upcoming season- but also a second round draft pick to acquire him.

This is going to to a tough offseason for the Bears.  The potential of an uncapped season is going affect them more than most.  They won't be able to plug most of the holes they have.  Plus, they traded away their top two draft picks, so this will be a rough offseason for them.  Veteran wide receiver Torry Holt has lobbied for the Bears to sign him, and I would.  He's familiar with Martz's system, and can be someone for the young receivers to lean on.  And if I'm the Bears I would consider making some trades to acquire some more picks in the the middle rounds, and increase their quantity of picks, because they would have a greater opportunity to hit on a pick, like Knox last season.