First mock

[riczaj01]

Okay, a lot of clarity now that FA is basically over and the combine is done. Time for a mock.
Here is the current Bears depth chart: 
OFFENSE

LWR Moore DJ, Johnson Collin, Pettis Dante

RWR (HOLE) Scott Tyler, Jones Jr. Velus

SWR Allen Keenan, Webster Nsimba

LT Jones Braxton, Borom Larry

LG Jenkins Teven, Carvin Jerome

C Shelton Coleman, Bates Ryan, Kramer Jr. Doug

RG Davis, Nate, Carter Ja'Tyre, Murray Bill

RT Wright Darnell, Pryor Matt, Collins Aviante
TE Kmet Cole, Everett Gerald, Carlson Stephen

QB (GIANT HOLE) Bagent Tyson, Rypien Brett

RB Swift D'Andre, Herbert Khalil,  Johnson Roschon,  Homer Travis

FB Blasingame Khari


DEFENSE

LDE Sweat Montez, Martin Jake,  Hardy Daniel

NT (HOLE) Billings Andrew, Pickens Zacch

DT Dexter Sr. Gervon, Dwumfour Michael

RDE (HOLE) Walker DeMarcus, Robinson Dominique, Kareem Khalid

WLB Edwards T.J., Baskerville Micah

MLB Edmunds Tremaine, Sewell Noah

SLB Sanborn Jack,  Ogbongbemiga Amen

LCB Johnson Jaylon, Smith Terell

SS Brisker Jaquan, Owens Jonathan, Johnson Quindell, Coleman III Douglas

FS Byard Kevin, Hicks Elijah, Colbert Adrian, Moore Tarvarius

RCB Stevenson Tyrique, Jones Jaylon

NB Gordon Kyler, Stroman Jr. Greg


SPECIAL TEAMS

PT Gill Trenton, Waitman Corliss

PK Santos Cario 
LS Scales Patrick, Lyons Cameron

H Gill Trenton, Waitman Corliss

KO Santos Cario
PR Jones Jr. Velus, Pettis Dante, Scott Tyler

KR Jones Jr. Velus, Scott Tyler


1. Chi Caleb Williams QB USC

2. Jayden Daniels QB LSU

3. Drake Maye QB North Carolina

4. Marvin Harrison Jr. WR Ohio State

5. Joe Alt OT Notre Dame

6. J.J. McCarthy QB Michigan
7. Olumuyiwa Fashanu OT Penn State

8. Dallas Turner EDGE Alabama
*Here is what went before 9
9. Jared Verse EDGE Florida State

75. Devontez Walker WR North Carolina

122. Hunter Nourzad OC Penn State

All four obvious holes can be filled, but I went OC over NT b/c I think THEY think the interior OL will be good w/2 edge rushers and Dextor can be what they need on the interior. Hunter has an eventual starter grade so you have the current and future C for your future franchise QB. Walker is an outside WR that needs polish but is seen as an eventual starter on the outside. Verse is seen as a day 1 starter, some of the other edges at this level were boom/bust level.

[malagabears]

We think alike Ric (I think), but I have Verse falling.

With all the JF debate now in the real view mirror it's time to focus on the draft and in particular that sweet spot pick at # 9. The # 1 pick Iisseemingly a foregone conclusión to be CW, so no need to bandy about that anymore. Poles may pick up 1 or 2 more vet minimum signings but I'd consider FA a wrap ( although you never know with Poles). My 2 cents:

Pick 1.1: Caleb Williams, no explanation needed
Pick 1.9 - Trade to Cincinatti for 1.18 & 2.49: Nearly identical in the trade value chart & lands us in a position to get the 3rd or 4th DE taken. I prefer Jared Verse and think he will fall because Turner & Latu will go 1/2 IMO. Verse has a 9.53 RAS score, is very strong, and has a good to very good motor. His run D will need to improve but with nearly 34 in arms & a 4.5 40 he should have enough length/burst to be an effective DE from day 1.
Pick 2.49: We have a decent C combo that should get us through the year, which is my hope anyway. We won't be able to snag JPJ as he will have been taken in the teens or twenties. I would draft our future C in Zach Frazier. He is a true mauler and grinder in the run game but needs a bit more bend and technique. I think our Oline coach will do wonders with a year of development and possible occasional snaps.
Pick 3.75: Again a roll of the dice, I think Xavier Legette falls into the 3rd round. Good size, speed (4.39 40), and a base knowledge of the route tree which should improve. He can be groomed to be the WR2 after Allen retires in 2-3 years.
Pick 4.122: It would not be bad to add either DT or TE depth.