Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Defensive Overdrive
By Erik Lambert
The Chicago Bears are poised to have a great off-season if they play their cards right, and the NFL draft must be the frosting on that cake.
There is no shortage of different ways it might go for this team when they go on the clock. Most believe it will be a defensive player at #3. A Jonathan Allen, Solomon Thomas or Malik Hooker. Others cling to the belief it must be a quarterback. This is finally their chance to get a choice of options they normally don’t. Then there is the most exotic option: trading back. Not impossible, just difficult to accomplish. Here’s a look on how creative they could get.
1st Round (via CLE)
1. player. 57. The Chicago Bears were in a somewhat awkward position at #3, so GM Ryan Pace decides to trade down a bit. Both the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns wanted to move up, but naturally didn’t want to give up many picks. Thankfully there were solutions to the problem. The Jets are rumored to be considering a trade of top defensive end Sheldon Richardson before his contract expires. Joe Haden on the other hand was shopped this past season by Cleveland. Each of those veterans could be a huge help on the Bears roster. A front of Akiem Hicks, Eddie Goldman and Richardson sounds awfully nice. Haden would provide badly needed credibility in the secondary. <p>Now sitting at #12, the Bears could be justified taking one of the top quarterbacks on the board. Patrick Mahomes is surrounded by concerns with his raw fundamentals and lack of experience in a pro-style offense. However, scouts are beginning to agree he might be the most gifted passer in the class. Big, mobile and craft with a strong arm to attack down the field. What really stands out is his accuracy, which is often pinpoint even when throwing from awkward angles.</p>. QB. Texas Tech. Patrick Mahomes