Buzz Growing That Bears Hope To Do This Early In NFL Draft

There is nothing football fans love more than a good draft day trade. Even before the movie Draft Day illustrated how it could go, they knew it was a high-stakes poker game between two teams to see who would blink first. Big trades can often make or break a franchise, and everybody has that sense of adventure inside them when it comes to gambling.

After last year it’s also apparent that Pace is becoming more comfortable with his position and less fearful of moving around in the draft. He jumped from #11 to #9 in the first round to select Leonard Floyd. Then he dropped from #41 to #56 in two moves before grabbing Cody Whitehair. Solid work.

Now there are growing whispers that he may have plans for more action.

Reports that the Chicago Bears are going to start shopping the #3 pick as the draft comes closer.

— NFL Draft Insight (@NFLDraftPreview) March 2, 2017

Normally most would just consider this a typical rumor this time of year. Common draft buzz that people will say is what every team spreads around. It doesn’t mean it’s always true. Trading back sounds nice but more often than not it doesn’t happen, particularly in the top 10. However, Ryan Pace added some fuel to the fire during his press conference at the scouting combine when he delivered this statement.

#Bears GM Ryan Pace: "We'd always like more picks. More picks just increases your odds. Especially when you're a team with needs."

— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) March 1, 2017

Not a straight admission but certainly the last part of that, “Especially when you’re a team with needs” was a clear indicator that Pace might feel the Bears need more ammunition. This upcoming draft is rich at several positions of need including tight end, the secondary, pass rushers and wide receivers. Seven picks don’t offer the best odds of covering each position with high potential talent.

So if the Bears really are entertaining the idea, how have trades down from the #3 pick fared in the past?