Chicago Bears 2017 Mock Draft: Sticking To The Script

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) warms up prior to the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) warms up prior to the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) warms up prior to the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) warms up prior to the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The draft is so close now and the Chicago Bears know their moment of truth is almost at hand. This could be the three-day span that decides their future.

After a somewhat modest haul of decent-if-unremarkable free agents, the pressure is on for them to hit it big with their picks. They certainly have the favorable position to make it happen with high position in every round. GM Ryan Pace is known for his preparation so it stands to reason he has a game plan in mind. Knowing how he’s operated over the past two years, there might be a certain way to figure out how the Bears could attack this draft. It starts with getting a little creative.

1st Round (via CAR)