(670 The Score) With the Bears struggling once again this season, there's an understanding inside the locker room that players could be dealt prior to the NFL trade deadline on Oct. 31.
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker is hoping that isn't the case – and especially so for cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who acknowledged on the Parkins & Spiegel Show on Monday that he could be traded in the next two weeks as he's in the final year of his contract without an extension in place. For his part, Brisker hopes the Bears can keep their core together and build for the future.
“I feel like Jaylon and other guys are great players,” Brisker said. “They pour a lot into the Chicago Bears, their heart and soul. Especially Jaylon. He’s one of the top corners in the league. He has production. He has a lot of production. If you watch the games, (No.) 33 is barely getting the ball thrown to him. He’s shutting down one side of the field. I’m being completely honest with you. He’s a great teammate, he’s a great leader.
“When he leads, you hear his voice, and you obviously see his play. He’s a great technician. He’s a great corner, plays with great energy. This year and last year, he showed that he can play the run also. I just feel like he’s a great corner. I just see him being a Bear forever. Same with Eddie Jackson. I just see him being a Bear for life. He’s been here for seven years, poured his heart and soul, and he’s a playmaker.
“Even back in the day, you see guys like Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Charles Tillman, those guys stayed with the Bears forever. You got to pay those guys the same dues with these guys too. I feel like we got to go back to the old generation where we have loyalty to the players, we keep players on the same team.”
Last October, the Bears traded star linebacker Roquan Smith (to the Ravens) and pass rusher Robert Quinn (Eagles) prior to the deadline.
The Bears (1-5) host the Raiders (3-3) on Sunday at Soldier Field.