Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Plugging The Gaps

QB. Texas Tech. Patrick Mahomes . 2. player. 57. It’s no secret the Bears will be in the market for a quarterback next year. Jay Cutler looks like he’s on his way out after eight roller coaster season in Chicago. Brian Hoyer was never envisioned as more than a backup. Maybe Matt Barkley can do enough to earn an audition in 2017, but the odds still heavily favor GM Ryan Pace searching for a long-term answer at the position somewhere in the first three rounds. <p>Patrick Mahomes doesn’t fit the archetype of QBs he’s signed thus far, but don’t forget he targeted Marcus Mariota last year. Mahomes won’t be loved by every scout. Most will view him as a quarterback who plays an undisciplined backyard style, relying more on his immense physical skill than fundamentals and efficiency. That said there are plenty of signs the young man can grow. He throws with both power and accuracy. He’s a relentless competitor and very tough. </p>