On the ledger of Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ bold acquisitions, trading for wide receiver DJ Moore stands out as his smartest move. The Panthers were desperate to move up to No. 1 in the draft this year, and Poles worked them for a bounty of future draft capital and Moore, who instantly became the best player on team.
There’s been no doubt about Moore since his arrival, when he dominated from Day 1 on the practice field, and he got to 1,000 yards receiving in just 12 games — the fastest by a Bears player since Alshon Jeffery did it a decade ago. He’s on pace for 1,421 yards, which would tie Jeffery for second-most in a season in franchise history, and has a shot at Brandon Marshall’s 2021 record of 1,508.
