Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick

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Originally Posted by JWsleep

I doubt they make the trade without some cap help.

But why does Chicago make this deal? Wasn't it clear that we were going to release AA? Were they SO worried that someone else was going to snatch him up? I don't get that, and so I applaud the FO for getting anything here. (Of course, that just highlights what a terrible move this was in the first place...)

Once he hits the market, his price gets jacked. It's exactly the reason they missed on him last year.

They probably would have gotten him anyway, but would have had to bid for him.