Chicago Bears: 5 Quick 2017 Mock Draft Scenarios
By Erik Lambert
Mock drafts by their nature and simple tools of speculation. So why not use more of a blanket technique for the Chicago Bears this time?
This article will cover five different draft scenario for the Bears, each one taking a different approach to the process and also the needs of the team. The scenario will be briefly explained and then the top three picks of each draft projected. When it’s all said done there will be only one question left to answer. Which one is the best for this team come April?
The Likely Scenario
This is the one series of picks that is the likeliest to happen. Part of it is because quality of talents available and also serving key needs without overreaching. A best player available based on a list of needs sort of approach. Ryan Pace knows he can’t afford to get these picks wrong, so he has to balance risk with likelihood of success.
57. The past two years Pace has gone with two outstanding athletic players in Kevin White and Leonard Floyd. While not busts yet, both are proving to be injury problems. Maybe it’s time to flip the script. This time the Bears go with somebody who is just a rock solid football player. Maybe not the best athlete, but Jonathan Allen is a man who can bully other grown men. He’s a load of power at 6’3″, 290 lbs who can blow up running plays and has quietly produced over 20 sacks in his past two seasons.. DE. Alabama. Jonathan Allen . 1. player
player. 57. Odds are the Bears aren’t going to find a quarterback who can start right away for them in this draft. It might be better if they just targeted one with huge upside who can ride the bench for a year learning behind a veteran like Hoyer or maybe a Tony Romo. Texas Tech star Patrick Mahomes led the nation in passing, had 12 rushing touchdowns and may be the best improvisational player in the country. If he can learn to play like a pro, he’ll be a perennial Pro Bowler.. QB. Texas Tech. Patrick Mahomes . 2
It wasn’t the Watson-to-Williams connection that setup the winning score for Clemson in the national championship. It was the outstanding grab by tight end Jordan Leggett, who showcased his value in the passing game all year, making an array of huge plays that got the Tigers some of their most critical wins against Louisville and Florida State. He’s big, athletic and run good routes to get open. Chicago would love him from the moment he stepped on the field.. TE. Clemson. Jordan Leggett . 3. player. 57