Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st Round Maneuvering

North Carolina. Mitch Trubisky . 1. player. 57. The Jay Cutler era is all but over. He may still get a chance to play again in 2016, but the odds are fading. It seems like the team is content to ride out the rest of the schedule with Brian Hoyer. Admittedly the 30-year old veteran has performed far above expectations. That being said it’s hard to believe he is viewed as the future. GM Ryan Pace signed him as a backup and still hasn’t had the chance to get a quarterback of his choosing. Most feel that time is almost at hand. <p>There is no question the Bears are due for drafting a quarterback. They haven’t taken one above the 5th round since 2005. Opinions vary on the quality of the 2017 class as yet. Not surprising since it’s still early in the process. However, there are plenty of intriguing talents. One fast riser in the group is North Carolina junior Mitch Trubisky. He’s got size, a decent arm, throws accurate passes and seems comfortable from within the pocket. Never one to panic much. The talent is there, so the Bears decide to cash in by jumping back into the 1st to get him.<br /> </p>. QB