Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Post Super Bowl
By Jon Dove
Like most of the NFL, the Chicago Bears have had their attention on the offseason for a while and have no doubt gone through some 2017 NFL Mock Draft Scenarios.
The Chicago Bears have a lot of work to do this offseason if they hope to make a legitimate run at the playoffs. Their biggest need is at the quarterback position where they plan on parting ways with long-time starter Jay Cutler.
Chicago is in the same boat as many other franchises in the fact that the top 2017 quarterback prospects come with more question marks than in past years. This uncertainty surrounding the quarterback prospects has spurred trade interest in veterans like Jimmy Garoppolo and AJ McCarron.
The Bears are one of the teams reportedly preparing to make a run at Garoppolo which would impact how they approach the draft.
However, it’s unlikely Chicago would part with the No. 3 overall pick to land an unproven quarterback like Garoppolo or AJ McCarron. They instead would look to package a few mid-round picks.
The No. 3 pick represents a chance for the Bears to land a potentially franchise-altering piece. This pick is arguably the most important decision the team has had to make in a very long time. Making the wrong selection could set them back several years in the rebuilding process.