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2017 NFL Draft: Biggest Needs For Five Worst Teams

By Erik Lambert

Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Jones (98) brings down Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Jones (98) brings down Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) in action against Chicago Bears tackle Charles Leno (72) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) in action against Chicago Bears tackle Charles Leno (72) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Chicago Bears

Offensive tackle

Rebuilding teams are unpredictable and the Chicago Bears are definitely proving that. Their brief playoff hopes are all but dashed after just three games and a big culprit for that has been their horrible tackle play. Bobby Massie and Charles Leno Jr. have looked completely outmatched on the edges for most of the year so far. Much of the offensive struggles derive from that.

Pass rusher

People are already getting on Leonard Floyd for not being able to invigorate the Bears pass rush, but he’s a rookie. He’s not ready for that kind of responsibility. Very few young pass rushers are. The problems run deeper for the Bears in that department. Not having Pernell McPhee is another big part of it. Suffice to say that defense is a long way from having the necessary teeth.

Quarterback

GM Ryan Pace has yet to spend a single draft pick on a quarterback. After watching Jay Cutler and Brian Hoyer through the first three weeks, that streak is all but certain to end in 2017. This team hasn’t used a 1st round pick on a quarterback since 2003 and a top 5 pick on one since 1982. With fans rapidly losing faith in the future for this team, a new quarterback would bring a fresh start.

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