3 First-Round Errors That Still Plague the Chicago Bears
As the Chicago Bears gear up for the 2024 NFL draft, there's a palpable sense of unease surrounding the team. While there's always hope for a turnaround, it's equally easy to reflect on past draft classes and harbor concerns.
Here are three first-round blunders from the past that continue to haunt Bears fans:
1. Selecting Mitch Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes:
It's a story that's been told many times, but it remains a painful memory for Bears fans. In the historic 2017 quarterback draft class, the Bears opted for Mitch Trubisky, passing on future superstar Patrick Mahomes. While Mahomes had the benefit of sitting behind a veteran and learning under a great coach, the Bears' decision still stings. The potential success they could have had with Mahomes is a bitter pill to swallow.
2. Drafting Kevin White in the top ten:
Another regrettable move was selecting Kevin White with the seventh overall pick in the 2015 draft. While other top picks from that draft class are still thriving in the NFL, White's career never took off due to injuries and lack of production. With several standout players available after White's selection, it's a missed opportunity that continues to haunt the Bears.
3. Missing on Gabe Carimi in 2011:
The 2011 draft was filled with talent, but the Bears' first-round pick, Gabe Carimi, didn't pan out as expected. While some stars emerged later in the draft, the Bears passed on players like Muhammad Wilkerson and Cam Heyward, who went on to have successful careers. Carimi's underwhelming performance stands out as a significant disappointment in an otherwise stacked draft class.
These first-round mistakes serve as painful reminders of missed opportunities and continue to cast a shadow over the Bears' drafting history.
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27 FEVRIER | 85 ANSWERS 3 First-Round Errors That Still Plague the Chicago Bears Which error was the worst? | ||
| 1. Selecting Mitch Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes: | 63 | 74.1 % |
| 2. Drafting Kevin White in the top ten: | 17 | 20 % |
| 3. Missing on Gabe Carimi in 2011: | 5 | 5.9 % |
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