So far this off season we have been doing mock drafts for the
NFC North. Next up, it's the Chicago Bears.
Chicago traded Matt Forte, and kept Jay Cutler on the payroll. Unless,
they decide to pay Jay the 10 million guarantee and cut their losses, he’s
going to be back in the lineup for 2015. So my mock draft doesn’t include a QB
in the first round.
Round One: Danny
Shelton/DT/Washington- The Bears so called “three biggest needs” come draft
day will be cornerback, safety, and outside linebacker. However their biggest
need may be defensive tackle. They played in a division in which they will
continue to lose games to teams with great rushing attacks unless they can stop
the run. Shelton solves this problem for the Bears.
Round Two: Eli Harold/OLB/Virginia-
The Bears need to work on their defense in this draft. That is no secret. Next
in line would be their outside linebacker. Harold is an athletic but needs to
bulk up. He could still come in and be the day one started, and will be
expected to be, if he is drafted here.
Round Three: Anthony
Harris/S/Virginia- As we go down the list of defensive needs, next up for
the Bears is safety. In fact, Harold's teammate, Anthony Harris, makes perfect
sense here. The Bears need to build up that secondary, or they will never be
able to beat Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers consistently. Harris is a good
start.
Round Four: Steven
Nelson/CB/Oregon State- Next up on the list of defensive needs is
cornerback. See the reason above as to why. Nelson has a nice build for someone
of his size and get can physical with the likes Golden Tate and Jordy Nelson.
He lacks ideal size, but we say that about many corners, and that's never
stopped a lot of them from having great careers.
Round Five: Kenny
Bell/WR/Nebraska- Even though wide receiver isn't really a huge need, the
Bears, plain and simply put, should grab one in this deep receiver draft,
possibly the deepest in history.
Round Six: Karlos
Williams/RB/Florida State- Matt Forte is one of the better runners in the
league, but he is not getting any younger. Not saying Williams is the next
great Bears back, but he will certainly help.
Round Seven: Brandon
Bridge/QB/South Alabama- The Bears need to develop a quarterback. Bridge
has skills but played at South Alabama.