Chicago Bears: 5 Quick 2017 Mock Draft Scenarios
By Erik Lambert
The Upside Scenario
Sometimes a GM believes if he’s going to pull his team out of the cellar, he has to take a gigantic home run swing in the draft at some point. Going after solid players who have enormous ceilings in hopes the coaching staff can smooth out the rough edges.
57. An elite safety has become the forlorne dream of many fans in Chicago. This defense hasn’t seen one close to that level since the days of Mike Brown. It’s little wonder there is so much interest in somebody like Malik Hooker. He’s drawn comparisons to Ed Reed. Not surprising given he just finished with seven interceptions and three defensive touchdowns in 2016. His mix of size, range and ball skills are everything this team doesn’t have. It’s a no brainer from a logic standpoint.. FS. Ohio State. Malik Hooker . 1. player
The Jay Cutler comparisons aren’t going to excite a lot of people about Josh Allen, but the truth is he’s not Cutler. Though they share a similar body type, athleticism and elite arm strength the fact is Allen is his own person. His personality may end up being a bit more what the Bears were hoping for when they traded for Cutler back in 2009. Key to that is whether they’re willing to be patient. Allen is so talented but very raw. He needs time to learn what it really means to play quarterback.. QB. Wyoming. Josh Allen . 2. player. 57
The amount of turnover at cornerback was beyond frustrating for the Bears. Injuries combined with erratic play led to a lot of inconsistency at the position. Some weeks were great and others were not. They still need to find somebody who can survive on the outside in man coverage without a constant need for help. Cameron Sutton can be that type of player. A physical brute who tackles hard and plays with agility and speed. Is he healthy will be the question.. CB. Tennessee. Cameron Sutton . 3. player. 57