TRADE PROPOSAL: The Bears Make Bold Move, Trading First Overall Pick to Archrival for Three First-Round Picks and a Total of Six Selections
The Chicago Bears are expected to have numerous serious contenders vying for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including a team from within their own division.
According to Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, the Bears could potentially receive an impressive haul in exchange for the top pick. In one scenario, a trade with the Minnesota Vikings could yield the Bears six picks, comprising three first-round selections (in 2024, 2025, and 2026), two second-round picks (in 2024 and 2025), and a third-round pick (in 2025).
The leap from the 11th overall spot to the first pick is valued as equivalent to a top-five selection, based on Pro Football Reference's Draft Pick Value Chart. The Vikings, however, lack an extra top-five pick, so they would likely need to relinquish their next two first-round picks, possibly even including their 2026 selection, along with additional Day 2 draft capital.
It's worth noting that the Vikings already lack a third-round pick in the upcoming draft. If they aim to secure their quarterback of the future in April, they might need to part with valuable draft picks on the first two days of this year's and next year's drafts. Additionally, given their division rivalry with the Bears, the cost of the trade could potentially be even higher.
While the proposed trade may appear ambitious, it presents several advantages for the Vikings. Firstly, it would grant them the opportunity to select a quarterback from what is considered one of the most promising QB classes in recent memory. Considering the significance of the quarterback position, this move aligns with the Vikings' investments in their passing game, including notable signings and draft picks in recent years.
Furthermore, it's been suggested that the Vikings would not hesitate to part with future first-round picks to secure their preferred quarterback, as reported by Paul Goessling of the Star Tribune. However, their options are limited, as the Bears are the only team capable of offering the desired value in return for trading the No. 1 pick.
If the Bears were to execute this trade, it would mean retaining quarterback Justin Fields for his fourth season in Chicago. Additionally, they would have the ninth and eleventh overall picks in the upcoming draft, allowing them to build around Fields. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. has even projected a wide receiver, Rome Odunze, from Washington, as a potential pick for the Bears at No. 9, providing valuable offensive support.
In conclusion, a trade scenario with the Minnesota Vikings for the No. 1 pick would offer the Bears the opportunity to accumulate valuable draft assets and build a stronger foundation around quarterback Justin Fields, addressing critical needs on the offensive line and defensive edge.
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1 FEVRIER | 129 ANSWERS TRADE PROPOSAL: The Bears Make Bold Move, Trading First Overall Pick to Archrival for Three First-Round Picks and a Total of Six Selections Should the bears trade the first pick? | ||
| Yes | 84 | 65.1 % |
| No | 45 | 34.9 % |
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