We now have a clear idea of who GM Ryan Poles prefers if the Chicago Bears stay put at #9 overall. The belief among several experts is defensive tackle Jalen Carter would be the only prospect he would stay put for. If Carter is off the board, then it’s widely expected the Bears will try to move down. Poles wants to keep stockpiling draft capital and take advantage of a class that has good depth. The lingering question is, if the Bears do move down, who would their target be? We may have an answer.
A new rumor surfaced that many in the organization really like Georgia left tackle Broderick Jones. They see him as a stronger version of Braxton Jones with an elite athletic upside. He still has plenty of technical flaws to iron out, but the guy has proved himself against the best competition in the country for two years, winning two national titles in the process.
Most experts project Jones going somewhere in the 13-17 range of the 1st round. That would explain why the Bears feel they can get him if they chose to move down first.
The Chicago Bears are targeting athletes up front.
That has become obvious since Poles took over. Drafting Braxton last year was the first indication. Then the arrival of Nate Davis as a free agent was the latest evidence. Jones fits that exact profile. He dominated the competition at the scouting combine, showcasing his athleticism with the fastest 40 time (4.97). He’s 6’5, 311 lbs, and has arms over 34 inches long. Jones checks every conceivable box of an NFL left tackle. It boils down to whether the Bears trust offensive line coach Chris Morgan can fix his technical issues.
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Georgia has produced a steady stream of good players on the offensive line in recent years. Ben Jones, Cordy Glenn, Isaiah Wynn, Andrew Thomas, and Jamaree Salyer are some examples. Broderick Jones has a chance to be the best of the bunch. He has that much potential. Players with his size and athleticism combination are rare. The Chicago Bears seem willing to bet on those traits, even though many feel he still has some growing to do.
