The NFL Draft is just around the corner, with less than four days to go. There’s a lot of smokescreens being spread, making it hard to predict team strategies. However, one thing seems to be a done deal: the Chicago Bears are expected to use the first pick to select USC’s superstar quarterback, Caleb Williams. Beyond that, their plans for the ninth pick remain uncertain. Senior NFL Reporter Albert Breer has shed some light on the Bears’ possible intentions at pick number 9. It appears they are looking to add another weapon for Caleb Williams.
“A couple of friends of GM Ryan Poles said they think he’ll be looking to add talent around Williams. So if one of the top three receivers slide to Chicago, DJ Moore and Keenan Allen could get a running mate.”
The Atlanta Falcons are under scrutiny for potentially tampering with the Kirk Cousins signing this off-season. If they are penalized by losing their 8th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, the Chicago Bears could benefit by moving up to that spot. This would improve their chances of selecting one of the top three wide receivers available this year.
If the Falcons lose the eighth pick, the Bears could even consider using future draft capital, potentially from 2025, to trade up further. Making a move like this would cost considerably less than moving from pick number 9 to 4 or 5. One possibility could be trading up to the 4th spot with the Arizona Cardinals to secure the opportunity to draft Marvin Harrison Jr. With several options available at the 9th pick, the first day of the NFL draft promises to be exciting for Bears fans.
Bears Might Shock NFL With Big Trade at Pick No. 9
@BearCub30 — How am I bashing the Bears young OTs by referencing their PFF grades? Re-read my post. Meanwhile. . . The Eagles’ Lane Johnson is a former first-round pick (#4 in 2013). Tackles: Jordan Mailata: 7th Rd. #233 (2018) Center: Jason Kelce, 6th Rd.; #191 (2011) Guards: Landon Dickerson: 2nd Rd., #37 (2021) Cam Jurgens: 2nd Rd., #51 (2022) Issac Seumalo 3rd Rd., #79 (2016) (traded to PIT) The Eagles have an excellent OL coach (Jeff Stoutland); as do the Titans (Bill Callahan); the Packers (Luke Butkus); the Chiefs (Andy Heck) among other NFL teams. The GB Packers drafted,… Read more »
@jmscooby —
Graham Barton and Troy Fautanu fill your bill (for a versatile lineman) — but both will be long gone by #75.
This is why I was so disappointed that Ryan Poles sent SF the #40 pick (2nd Rd.) for the 2023 contract of Montez Sweat — rather than the #75 pick.
Remember, John Lynch got DC to accept a compensatory 3rd Rd. (#100) pick for the 2023 contract of Chase Young.
Poles doesn’t seem to learn from “his Claypools.” He just repeats them (Justin Fields, Ryan Bates and even Keenan Allen — in Allen’s specific circumstance).
Gena- 1st rd LT compared to 5th rd LT. Alt ceiling at best rookie year would reach Braxtons level. Poles found a very solid LT in the 5th round. What are the best OL teamed in the league? Philly probably. How many 1st rounders are on that line? 1 I believe. My point is we are not spending money on 2 1st round tackles when you can find solid players in later rounds. We have our book end guy in Wright and as much as you want to PFF him and bash our rookie he is very solid and will… Read more »
I’m not sure Bowers is going to be there at #9.
If we can trade back and get Murphy, our next priority should be IOL. Sorry, it’s not pretty, but we need an above average, versatile OLman.
@BearCub30 —
What “(d)oesn’t make cap sense” will be paying Braxton Jones NFL starting LT money ($20 MM per) soon, unless Braxton makes a huge leap in proficiency (which could happen with a new OL coach, but is doubtful under Chris Morgan).
Ryan Poles may very well start the “rookie LT clock” over again.
It wouldn’t be the dumbest move he’s made — and shifting the O-line to incorporate the “best five guys” might still include Braxton at a less expensive spot on that O-line.
We’ll find out pretty soon.