What are the Requirements for the Bears to Trade Away the No. 1 Pick?
Last year, the Chicago Bears made a significant move by trading the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers, which ultimately led to acquiring this year's top selection.
This time, the price to move up to the top spot is expected to be even higher.
Last year's decision by the Bears indicated their high regard for Justin Fields over other available quarterbacks, passing on the opportunity to select Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud. However, with this year's draft class boasting top talents like USC's Caleb Williams, the scenario could be different.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, prying the No. 1 overall pick away from the Bears would require a significant package.
He stated, "If someone is going to pry the No. 1 overall selection away from the Bears, they are going to have to pay -- and pay a lot."
Sources suggest that Chicago would demand a historic haul of draft picks and overall compensation for relinquishing the top pick. This indicates that the Bears are more inclined to make the pick themselves and secure their new franchise quarterback.
USC standout Caleb Williams currently tops Daniel Jeremiah's Top 50 list on NFL.com, with many NFL evaluators echoing praise for his talent. The Washington Commanders, who recently hired Williams' former USC QB coach Kliff Kingsbury as their new offensive coordinator, could be among the teams willing to pay a high price to move up for the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner.
However, even a one-spot move could come at a significant cost, given the allure of such a talented quarterback prospect.
Such deals typically materialize during the NFL Scouting Combine, scheduled for the end of this month. If the Bears remain enamored with Williams, it's unlikely any offer would sway them from retaining the top spot.
If they do consider moving down, it would require an offer too compelling to refuse, one that would either allow them to stick with Fields or select another top passer in this year's class, such as North Carolina's Drake Maye or LSU's Jayden Daniels, depending on their draft position.
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12 FEVRIER | 85 ANSWERS What are the Requirements for the Bears to Trade Away the No. 1 Pick? Will the Bears trade the first pick? | ||
| Yes | 55 | 64.7 % |
| No | 30 | 35.3 % |
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