Prediction Made on When Chicago Bears Will Trade the 1 Pick, According to Insider
An Expert Predicts the Possible Timing of the Chicago Bears' #1 Pick Trade
The Chicago Bears are keeping their plans for the #1 overall pick under wraps. General Manager Ryan Poles has good reason to do so, as it makes teams anxious and can lead to better trade offers if he decides to move down. The consensus among experts is that a trade is the most likely outcome since there is no can't-miss prospect in this year's draft class and several teams in the top 10 are in dire need of a quarterback. The pressing question for Bears fans is not if a trade will occur, but rather when.
Veteran analyst and insider Rich Eisen discussed this on his podcast, revealing his well-informed prediction for when the trade will happen. He believes that it won't occur at the combine or at the start of free agency. Instead, breaking news will likely drop in late March.
This timing makes sense for the Bears as teams are still in the fact-finding phase. The combine is taking place next week, followed by the start of free agency on March 15th and college pro days. Teams considering a trade will want to gather all necessary data before making a decision. By the time most pro days are over, Poles can expect serious phone calls from GMs and head coaches who have determined which quarterback they want as their franchise player.
Meanwhile, the Bears will be collecting their own information, such as which QBs other teams covet, and crafting leaks to suggest another team may be interested in trading up. They will also need to decide which players are still on their draft board and how far they are willing to drop depending on their comfort level with the talent depth in this year's class. If Poles isn't keen on the available talent, the Bears won't drop too far down in the draft.
