Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Plugging The Gaps
By Erik Lambert
There are any number of ways the Chicago Bears can tackle the upcoming draft. GM Ryan Pace has plenty of work to do on this roster.
Granted they are headed in the right direction. It’s a matter of whether or not they can fill key needs while the rest of their young core continues to develop. Getting healthy bodies on the field is a big part of that but this team is far from a finished product. Still, the coaching staff knows that 2017 will be their make-or-break season. So they have to make this run count.
1st Round (via CLE from PHI)
LSU. Jamal Adams . 1. player. 57. There are any number of areas that need attention but the smart money when asking the Chicago Bears coaching staff? Keep in mind it’s a defensive-minded bunch. John Fox and Vic Fangio haven’t concealed their distaste for the teams’ safety situation. Adrian Amos, Harold Jones-Quartey, Deon Bush and Chris Prosinski have all taken their turns looking either mediocre or bad for most of 2016. The lack of playmaking and instinct is what stands out most. <p>It’s been too long since this team had a genuine enforcer on the back end. Jamal Adams has shown that sort of capacity at LSU. True to SEC former he is a good-sized safety who knows how to deliver a hit. He’s tough and tackles well. What sticks out most are his instincts and anticipation. Many times he just seems to know where the ball is going before the snap. Throw in some athleticism in coverage and this has the makings of a future Pro Bowler.</p>. S