2012 NFL Draft: Grading the Chicago Bears’ 1st Round
Published by Patrick Bousky on April 27, 2012
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
Day 1 of the NFL draft was absolutely nuts.
In a first round that was riddled with trades, the Bears decided to remain put with their 19th pick. With Michael Floyd, Quinton Coples and Melvin Ingram off the board, I watched the television preparing to say “told you so” when Whitney Mercilus’ name was called.
Wow.
The Bears surprised the NFL nation when they selected Shea McClellin. While many argue that the Bears should have gone with Mercilus, Chandler Jones or Nick Perry, let’s take an educated look at the kid from Boise State.
