Colts WR Pierre Garcon has 68 receptions for 925 yards and six touchdowns this season. He is an unrestricted free agent in 2012.

Damn you, Twitter.

So, I tweeted earlier today that I suspected Bears' general manager Jerry Angelo (assuming he returns in 2012—which I believe to be a foregone conclusion) will more likely look to address Chicago's needs at wide receiver through free agency, rather than the draft. Why? Because they need a receiver who's ready now; not a development project. It was a tough thing to do in 2011, given the lockout. QBs and WRs need time to work together and develop a rapport. It's just a football fact. It's a big part of the reason Peyton Manning would spend so much time with his receiving core during the offseason. It's a big part of the reason Caleb Hanie couldn’t connect with Earl Bennett, and why Jay Cutler makes him look so good.

Addressing the team's age on defense—particularly linebacker and defensive line—is more likely what Angelo will target with the draft (that and the offensive line), seeing as he still has the core intact, aging or not. That's what I would do anyways; depending on the players available at the time of my pick, of course. I still try to lean towards choosing the best player available, regardless.

Anyways ... long story, short: The tweet prompted Bears fans to ask, "well, then who's available in 2012." Putting me to work ... jerks.

So, I compiled a list as best I could. The players highlighted in bold print are currently riding seasons with 900-1,000 receiving yards. Those in italics are in the 750-899 range (thereabouts anyways).

I won't get into who fits and who doesn't because we don't know if Make Martz will even be around in 2012 (my guess is no). But I promise we'll take a more detailed look after the 2011 regular season, and after some personnel moves have been made.

Name Team Depth Age Yrs Danny Amendola STL 26 3 Devin Aromashodu MIN WR2 27 5 Dwayne Bowe KC WR1 27 4 Deion Branch NE WR2 32 9 Plaxico Burress NYJ WR2 34 11 Andre Caldwell CIN WR3 26 3 Greg Camarillo MIN WR3 29 6 Marques Colston NO WR1 28 5 Jerricho Cotchery PIT WR5 29 7 Patrick Crayton SD WR3 32 7 Rashied Davis DET WR4 32 9 Early Doucet ARI WR2 26 3 Harry Douglas ATL WR3 27 3 Braylon Edwards SF WR2 28 6 Pierre Garcon IND WR2 26 3 Ted Ginn SF WR3 26 4 Anthony Gonzalez IND WR4 27 4 Lavelle Hawkins TEN WR3 25 3 Domenik Hixon NYG 27 5 DeSean Jackson PHI WR1 25 3 Vincent Jackson SD WR1 28 6 Steve Johnson BUF WR1 25 3 Brandon Lloyd STL WR1 30 8 Mario Manningham NYG WR3 25 3 Robert Meachem NO WR3 27 4 Josh Morgan SF 26 3 Legedu Naanee CAR WR2 28 4 Kevin Ogletree DAL WR4 24 2 Roscoe Parrish BUF 29 6 Eddie Royal DEN WR2 25 3 Chaz Schilens OAK WR5 26 3 Jerome Simpson CIN WR2 25 3 Matt Slater NE WR5 26 3 Steve Smith (not CAR) PHI WR4 26 4 Micheal Spurlock TB 28 5 Maurice Stovall DET WR5 26 5 Devin Thomas NYG WR5 25 3 Jerheme Urban KC WR4 31 8 Mike Wallace PIT WR1 25 2 Reggie Wayne IND WR1 33 10 Eric Weems ATL WR4 26 4 Wes Welker NE WR1 30 7 Roy Williams CHI WR2 30 7 Matt Willis DEN WR4 27 4