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The 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl has come to an end, and it was another week of entertaining draft discussion and maybe just a little bit of hyperbole. It’s no secret that a prospect’s all-star game performance or their Combine numbers shouldn’t carry as much weight as the tape itself. That said, the Senior Bowl in particular is a great opportunity for players to speak with NFL coaches and scouts, as well as compete with some of the best in the nation. The Bears, with new general manager Ryan Poles in tow, don’t have a first-round pick but should still have a chance to acquire one of, if not multiple top performers in the Senior Bowl should they choose to do so. Their second- and third-round picks should especially be crucial for their long-term development as a team, as the roster has a few young pieces to build around, but not enough to warrant outlook as Super Bowl contenders down the line just yet.