New Potential Trade Packages for the Chicago Bears' First Overall Pick Unveiled
It is never prudent to presume anything regarding the NFL draft. Yes, the Chicago Bears are in a favorable position to potentially exchange their pick at some point within the next month or so. They already have their quarterback, Justin Fields, in place and are a team in the process of rebuilding. Therefore, obtaining additional draft picks through trading down would make a lot of sense. However, a strong market is necessary for this to happen. The #1 pick has only been traded twice within the past 22 years. It is a challenging feat to accomplish. GM Ryan Poles must evaluate the offers he receives attentively. If the value is not there, it would be unwise to pass on the top players on his draft board.
One individual who has dealt with these types of circumstances for an extensive period is Daniel Jeremiah. Prior to becoming the top draft expert for NFL Network, he worked as a scout for the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Philadelphia Eagles. During that time, he witnessed numerous trades taking place. Based on his experience, he has a good idea of what the Bears could expect in terms of offers. During a pre-scouting combine conference call, he disclosed that three teams stand out as potential candidates for the #1 spot.
He revealed who they are and what their trade packages would entail."If you examine those trades � trade-ups for quarterbacks, usually when you look at the trade chart, it's about 120 percent, give or take, in terms of the trade chart value. You have to pay a premium if you are going to come up for a quarterback, which is great news for the Bears.
So if you intend to move back to pick #2, you are going to receive the second pick, the 33rd pick, and next year's second-round pick. That would be the trade you would have there with the Texans. If you move back to #4, you would have to forfeit a fourth-round pick this year or a fourth-round pick in 2024, in addition to the #1 overall pick. You would obtain the #4 overall pick, the #35 overall pick, and a first-round pick in '24, as well as a second-round pick in '24. If you want to move all the way back to #9, you would receive the ninth pick, the 39th pick, and obtain a first-round pick in '24 and a first-round pick in '25."
The Chicago Bears should be content with these possibilities.Either way, Poles would receive several high-quality additional picks to aid in continuing to develop his roster. The decision will come down to a straightforward question. How significant is the difference between the top players on his board and those he might obtain near the bottom of the top 10? If he doesn't notice much disparity between, for instance, Jalen Carter of Georgia and Peter Skoronski of Northwestern, then the Panthers' proposal appears to be the most apparent. It nets two future first-round picks. However, if Carter or Will Anderson is significantly better than the other options, then the more modest drops to #2 or #4 make more sense.
Much of this hinges on how the quarterback hierarchy shakes out. If one quarterback begins to stand out significantly above the rest, the rush to move up for him will intensify. The presence of the Texans at #2 makes it considerably more probable that the Chicago Bears will receive numerous phone calls. Recent rumors suggest that they are fully invested in Alabama's Bryce Young. Jeremiah himself stated that Young, despite size concerns, is the most complete QB prospect in this class. If another team shares that viewpoint, anticipate them trying to secure that #1 spot.
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25 FEVRIER | 145 ANSWERS New Potential Trade Packages for the Chicago Bears' First Overall Pick Unveiled Who is the best player in the draft, talent-wise? | ||
| Will Anderson Jr. | 73 | 50.3 % |
| Jalen Carter | 39 | 26.9 % |
| Bryce Young | 17 | 11.7 % |
| Other | 16 | 11 % |
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