Windy City Gridiron

It’s the bye week for Bears fans, and given that the only two things I’m good for in this life is mock drafts and mediocre Bears analysis, I figure I’d lean into the former with my favorite team not playing football this week. At this stage of the year, it’s pretty clear to see which teams will be pushing for a deep playoff run, and which teams are in the running for a top-5 draft pick. The Bears fall into the latter category, as they’re eliminated from playoff contention at 3-10. The idea of tanking is one that many look down upon, but in a sense, Chicago’s losing streak has been beneficial for them. It’s clear their current roster doesn’t have enough talent to be a serious contender, but they’re playing close in a lot of games, anyway. Justin Fields is improving, and the foundation seems to be getting laid down for future success. With a high draft pick in Round 1 and the most cap space in the NFL, the opportunities to improve are endless this offseason.