2012 NFL Draft: Five Areas of Immediate Need for the Chicago Bears
Published by Ryan Gold on March 23, 2012
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
We’re still over a month away from the NFL Draft, but the level of excitement surrounding the Chicago Bears couldn’t be higher. Thanks to some bold moves and wise re-signings by the organization, fans are in an unusually euphoric state.
New GM Phil Emery, on the first day of free agency, acquired wide receiver Brandon Marshall. With him, the Bears have finally provided the offense and their supporters with the elite receiver they have been clamoring for. Hopefully, the dust settles involving Marshall’s recent allegations so he can get in-sync with Jay Cutler and the offense.
Speaking of the soon-to-be-Mr. Cavallari, obtaining a solid backup for him was also a high priority and Emery was quick to sign Jason Campbell a few hours after reeling in “the big fish” that is Marshall. This is going to take some time to get used to, but now the Bears have a competent backup quarterback. Campbell could easily start for a handful of NFL teams this season – I’m looking at you Dolphins, Browns, Jaguars, and Vikings.
Emery struck again yesterday as he signed former Raiders running back Michael Bush to a four-year $14 million deal. While this is a great move and will make Marion Barber expendable, fellow all-Pro running back Matt Forte – who was franchised for 2012 – is understandably upset that his big pay day has yet to come.
With the notable free agents finding new homes and the NFL Draft looming, fans can debate/argue whom the organization should draft to pass the time. Here are five key positions and the players that the Bears brass should focus on.
