2011 NFL Mock Draft, Chicago Bears Edition
Published by Jake Perper on April 26, 2011
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
Ever since the 2011 NFL season ended, fans and analysts have been waiting for the NFL Draft. Luckily the first round takes place on Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET. This draft is very important for the Chicago Bears, considering its the first time since 2008 that they’ve had a first-round pick.
The offensive line allowed a league-high 56 sacks last season, so the Bears need to come away with some solid offensive line prospects to shore up that weak line.
The defensive line played pretty well, but Tommie Harris was released once the season ended, so a prospect should be added. Marvin Austin, Terrell McClain and Jurrell Casey are all possibilities.
Cornerback is an area of need with Charles Tillman not getting any younger and Tim Jennings disappointing in the playoffs. Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs are the only linebackers under contract for next season.
Nick Roach, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Rod Wilson and Brian Iwuh are all free agents. The Bears need some young players in the mix at linebacker, so look for a linebacker to be picked up in the draft.
Lastly, the Bears need wide receivers, but I don’t know if they will find that big-time guy in this draft. They might take a shot at one in the later rounds, but don’t expect another steal like Johnny Knox to come up.
Chicago Bears needs: OL, DL, CB, LB, WR
