Dear Jerry Angelo, Chicago Bears General Manager,

It’s been a while since we’ve last spoken, hasn’t it? I last wrote to you in the midst of Cutler-mania, urging you to take a risk and pull the trigger on the talented young Quarterback.

I think we both know how that turned out.

And let me be the first to say: good job. Really, truly, I’m impressed. I didn’t think you had it in you. In fact, I was thrilled when I heard you were merely expressing interest in Jay! But to bring the big one home… That took guts. And you didn’t stop there; you improved our offensive line and even added some depth to the linebacking corps. I couldn’t be more happy with the way this offseason has gone: you’ve really turned the Bears into a quality team.

But Jerry… that brings me to my point. Quality teams are nice, don’t get me wrong. But I want more, Jerry. MORE. The weakest part of our team has been the Wide Receivers and hey, you drafted three of ‘em. Certainly there’s gonna be one in there that can step it up eventually, eh?

But Jerry… sweet, innocent Jerry… “eventually” is for 2008 Bears fans. We’ve evolved. We’re hungry for more. We want to be successful now, if not sooner. And the only way to do that is to find a productive, veteran Wide Receiver. Sort of like…:

- Anquan Boldin: The Cardinals star has been a legitimate presence in this league for years. He caught 89 balls in 2008 for 1038 yards in only twelve games! He’s a big, strong, complete receiver. He can catch over the middle, run down the deep ball, and even block. He’s asked for a trade due to contract issues and might get his wish, if you’re willing to blow the Cards away with an offer.

- Plaxico Burress: Yes, the guy is a troublemaker. But he also happens to be a fine Wide Receiver. He recently got a continuation on his court date for shooting himself with an unlicensed firearm… but other than that he’s pretty much been an okay guy. And let’s be honest: that’s more of a ‘dumb mistake’ than a ‘pattern of trouble.’ You could probably sign him cheap to a one-year deal.

- Brandon Marshall: This one’s getting interesting, eh? Marshall wants a new deal, and has now officially asked for a trade from Denver. Could he follow Cutler to Chicago? Maybe, but do the Bears have anything left to offer after sacrificing two straight first-round draft picks? Marshall also does fall into the ‘pattern of trouble’ group, with DUIs, assault… the whole shebang. But Marshall probably took one look at tape of Kyle Orton throwing the deep ball and said “thanks but no thanks.”

- Street Receivers: Matt Jones, Drew Bennett, Brandon Lloyd, Marvin Harrison: Somebody! Anybody!