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Even after deciding to keep Jay Cutler, the Bears’ search for a long-term quarterback solution has led them to interview Jameis Winston, the presumptive top pick in the NFL draft.

The Bears will meet with Winston on Wednesday, a league source confirmed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the meeting. Winston is scheduled to arrive in Chicago on Tuesday.

Now, why are the Bears meeting with him?

Winston still is widely expected to be drafted before the Bears’ No. 7 pick. But it’s still best for general manager Ryan Pace and coach John Fox to do their due diligence should he surprisingly become available. The Bears also have met with Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.

The former Florida State quarterback is considered by some to be the most NFL-ready since Andrew Luck, but questions about his character have caused others to prefer Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Winston interviewed with the Tennessee Titans on Monday, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with the No. 1 pick, is still considered his most likely destination. The Bears play the Buccaneers again this season.

Winston threw for 4,057 yards and 40 touchdowns in 2013, leading the Seminoles to a national title. Last season, he threw for 3,907 yards and played in the national semifinal.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

Due dilligence, Jimmy. Not like they are trading up for him. I'm sure George asked McDonald's parents if Winston was a good guy.

The more talk you hear from Halas Hall,the more you discover that generational wealth doesn't make you smart.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

Just take a second and think about all the f**k ups who've been in power because of who their parents were.

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To have not interviewed him or done the proper homework on him would be a fireable offense if any scenario arose with him being offered.

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“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

Plus three years down the road when whoever drafts him decides it is time to cut bait, you at least have some first hand intel on the guy so you won't be fooled into picking him up.

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"All crowds boycotting football games shouldn't care who sings or takes a knee because they aren't watching." - Nas