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Chicago Bears 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Version 2.0

By Jon Dove

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Chicago Bears 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Chicago Bears 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Bucky Hodges (7) celebrates with running back Sam Rogers (45) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Virginia Tech won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Bucky Hodges (7) celebrates with running back Sam Rogers (45) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Virginia Tech won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

2nd Round- Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech

Chicago’s offense lacks firepower and playmakers. They are getting a glimpse of what life will be like without Alshon Jeffery and it isn’t pretty. The hope is that Kevin White can get healthy and start to live up to expectations, but at this point it’s hard to rely on that.

Luckily, the Bears can add an explosive athlete at a position of need by drafting Virginia Tech’s Bucky Hodges. Chicago has zero depth at the tight end position which will become more apparent with Zach Miller lost for the season.

Hodges is a playmaker who uses his speed and size to create mismatches. This is the type of player who really helps his quarterback by aggressive attacking the football.

Chicago is looking to move on from Jay Cutler and it would be wise to give whoever is brought into the mix a weapon like Hodges.

The Bears could also use their 2nd round pick to address the receiving corps. Western Kentucky’s Taywan Taylor is a deep threat who’d immediately give Chicago’s offense more speed. Their receiving corps really lacks capable of taking the top off the defense.

At some point during the 2017 NFL Draft the Bears need to add some offensive firepower.

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