Everybody knows the Chicago Bears are taking quarterback Caleb Williams at #1.
In fact, they envision the exact same scenario: the Bears trading down from #9 with the New Orleans Saints.
Bears (via NO)* – DT Byron Murphy Bears land the premier IDL talent in the draft.
Dropping to #14 should give the Bears an excellent spot to still land a pass rusher.
Always examine these Chicago Bears based on their actions.
The Bears have a glaring void on the defensive line with no pass rusher opposite Montez Sweat.
Meanwhile, the 14th pick can go towards a dynamic rusher who can provide help up front on defense.
It might not be the sexiest outcome Chicago Bears fans hoped for, but it is logical.
With so many factors involved, it is challenging to predict the NFL draft. Not even the most proficient insiders can achieve perfect precision. They frequently do, however, have a decent notion of how the top of the first round will unfold. It’s crucial to pay attention to them during the final stages of the draft. Caleb Williams, the quarterback for the Chicago Bears, is widely known to be selected at No. 1. For months, that has been a done deal. What they do with the ninth pick is what makes it so interesting. They could choose to remain stationary and just select the top player available. Rome Odunze, a wide receiver for Washington, is most likely the choice.
Some insiders with a lot of connections, though, don’t think it works that way. In fact, they see the Bears and the New Orleans Saints trading down from 9 in precisely the same scenario. First up is KOA Colorado’s Benjamin Allbright. Usually one of the most accurate mock drafts, he produces one every year. This is the post he made.
9. Saints (through CHI)*: Olu Fashanu Saints advance and meet a critical need.
10. Jets: TE Brock Bowers: An adaptable mismatch TE who can play off the line Y for Aaron Rodgers. Here Fuaga is taken into account.
11. Chargers (via Minn)*: OL JC Latham I believe the Chargers will eventually get good wide receiver assistance.
Twelve. Quinyon Mitchell, a cornerback, is acquired by the Eagles (via Den)* by trading up. (Ditch pick 50).
13. Raiders: CB Terrion Arnold Raiders may also try to go off-lead in this situation. I don’t believe the hype surrounding Penix 13.
14. Bears (via NO)*: The team selects DT Byron Murphy, the top IDL prospect, in the draft.
That is remarkable considering his established reputation.
Now that you’re persuaded, let’s discuss the local perspective. Some of the most reliable contacts in the industry are those held by Jeff Hughes of Da Bears Blog. Here’s his guess for what will happen in the top 10.
It can’t be a coincidence that these two men are stating the same thing 24 hours prior to the draft. Something is being heard by them. New Orleans isn’t afraid to advance and is in dire need of tackle assistance. The Bears should have a great opportunity to still acquire a pass rusher if they fall to 14. Both parties benefit.
Never judge these Chicago Bears by their deeds.
General Manager Ryan Poles stated that he intends to build through the draft, so what do we know about them? You’ll need picks to accomplish it. Thanks to past trades, Chicago currently only has four. In his first two years, he had 11 and 10. He probably wouldn’t be happy with that. Matt Eberflus is the next person. He is the head coach. He had a defense background. The absence of a pass rusher to complement Montez Sweat leaves the Bears’ defensive line severely lacking. It seems unlikely that the team would choose to overlook that issue in favor of another receiver.
There are two objectives achieved by trading with New Orleans. In the deal, they receive another Day 2 pick, possibly the 45th overall. Poles could continue to construct around Williams using that and the 75th. A dynamic rusher who can aid in front-line defense can be selected with the 14th overall pick in the interim. Although it is logical, it may not be the most romantic conclusion Chicago Bears fans had hoped for. A lot depends on how the seven selections that come before the ninth play out. It could ruin their plans if there is a run on tackles.
