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Chicago Bears Mailbag: The Trubisky-Bortles comp and more

By Erik Lambert

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws the football in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws the football in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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FRISCO, TX – DECEMBER 20: Jaylon Ferguson #45 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the 2017 DXL Frisco Bowl on December 20, 2017 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
FRISCO, TX – DECEMBER 20: Jaylon Ferguson #45 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the 2017 DXL Frisco Bowl on December 20, 2017 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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Who do we draft in the third round next year? Best player available?

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It will always be the best player available to Pace. That’s how he’s operated to this point and it’s paid big dividends. That should not change next year, especially with so few picks at his disposal. So to determine which position he might attack, the better question to ask is where will the 2019 draft be the strongest in terms of its overall depth?

The general consensus is this draft class will be at its strongest on defense, particularly along the defensive line. It’s a class that should be rich at defensive tackle and has a good array of edge rushers too. Given the sackless streak that Leonard Floyd has been trapped in for weeks, it might be the best time for the Bears to find somebody who can get after the quarterback.

There should also be a strong contingent of cornerbacks available and I’ve felt the defense still lacks a true cover corner with all due respect to Kyle Fuller and Prince Amukamara. Outside of those two spots, I’d say the offensive line is an area to watch as Matt Nagy is the head coach and he no doubt wants to keep his young quarterback adequately protected.

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