Depth Chart Impact
The majority of the Chicago Bears draft picks are big-picture type prospects. It’s hard to look at this draft and see a sure-fire day one contributor. This starts with the team’s 1st round pick, Mitch Trubisky, who is expected to sit for a majority of the season.
His impact on the depth chart could be felt later in the season. If the Bears struggle out of the gates everyone will be clamoring for Trubisky to take the field. It’s up to Mike Glennon to play at a high level to ensure the rookie doesn’t take over.
Adam Shaheen, Tarik Cohen and Jordan Morgan will all need time to adjust to the higher level of competition. They are going to have some bumps in the road as they move from small school competition to NFL level talent.
Shaheen and Cohen could get the most run out of these three prospects. Cohen could take over the 3rd-down running back role after a few weeks. Shaheen should see the field in multiple tight end sets, but will need to outplay Zach Miller and Dion Sims.
Eddie Jackson seems like the best bet to make an impact early in his career. He’ll enter the offseason workouts competing for the starting safety job opposite Quintin Demps.
If he’s able to grab the starting job it could force one of last year’s players off the roster. This group includes Adrian Amos, Harold Jones-Quartey, Chris Pronsinski and DeAndre Houston-Carson.