Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Way Back Trade Back Plan

Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) makes a catch for a touchdown against Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Christian Campbell (1) during the third quarter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) makes a catch for a touchdown against Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Christian Campbell (1) during the third quarter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) throws a pass against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Already the Browns and Titans are exploring trading down again this year, but isn’t there a strong chance the Chicago Bears could do it this time?

Think about it. Ryan Pace is a scout at heart. He showed in 2016 that he can move down in a draft multiple times and still find players of value. Just ask Cody Whitehair. Why wouldn’t he entertain the idea of trying to stockpile more picks? Especially given the depth of this draft. So that is what this mock draft will explore. A number of trade down scenarios that sees the Bears go from seven selections to no fewer than 12. How did they do it?

Follow along.

1st Round (via CLE)