NFL Draft 2011: Best-Case Scenario for Chicago Bears’ Picks
Published by Bob Warja on April 24, 2011
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
Last time, I provided a look at the Bears’ draft from a more pessimistic viewpoint, so now we’ll look at the Bears’ draft with rose-colored glasses on.
This is an important distinction because many (including yours truly) believe that if the stars don’t align properly in round one, the Bears would be better off trading out of the first round, as opposed to settling on a player who is not a good value pick.
With the Bears so obviously in need of help on the much-maligned offensive line, the only way their first-round selection is a success is if one of the top offensive linemen fall to number 29.
Otherwise, I don’t know if it would be wise for the Bears to keep that pick, as drafting a defensive lineman so early is not a necessity, given how deep the draft pool is at that position. The guys the Bears have been targeting there may be on the board when the Bears draft in the second round.
With that said, we’re going to do a draft preview as if the Bears had a lucky horseshoe you-know-where, and that everything falls in place for them.
So fill your glass half-full and come along for the ride!
