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    Brad Biggs’ NFL mock draft: Proposing a trade down for Bears and GM Ryan Poles

    Detroit is the host of the NFL draft beginning April 25, and Lions fans will have an in-person opportunity to see the NFC North rival Chicago Bears be the talk of Round 1. The Bears more than make up for the fact they own only four total picks as their first two are Nos. 1 and 9. That puts general manager Ryan Poles in position to dramatically upgrade the roster of a team that finished 7-10 in ...
    by Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune Apr 14, 2024 6 minutes
    USC quarterback Caleb Williams speaks to the media during the NFL draft combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis.

    Detroit is the host of the NFL draft beginning April 25, and Lions fans will have an in-person opportunity to see the NFC North rival Chicago Bears be the talk of Round 1.

    The Bears more than make up for the fact they own only four total picks as their first two are Nos. 1 and 9. That puts general manager Ryan Poles in position to dramatically upgrade the roster of a team that finished 7-10 in 2023, five games behind the Lions.

    It’s a foregone conclusion the Bears will choose USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top pick. Poles can offset that lack of intrigue when it comes to his choice at No. 9.

    Wide receiver? Offensive tackle? Edge rusher? Trade down?

    In mock draft 3.0, we propose a trade down for Poles that would net the Bears a third-round selection.

    1. Bears (from Carolina Panthers): Caleb Williams, QB, USC

    The Bears hosted Williams on an official visit two weeks ago, and barring something totally unexpected, this selection is a fait accompli. Williams has no other known visits and the Bears were positively smitten with him coming out of his pro day workout last

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