Bear Goggles On

This 2024 mock draft for the Chicago Bears, the last one I'll be presenting, has been a fascinating endeavor. I've set aside two thousand-plus-word articles to bring you this one. It's been a challenge to balance what I think Ryan Poles will do, what I want him to do, and what most fans expect him to do. Perhaps Ryan Poles is eyeing an early playmaker, but that's the Chicago Bears fan love, in my opinion. Matt Eberflus, on the other hand, suggests a pass rusher on the defensive line as the early priority. Those conflicting issues are likely why the Chicago Bears have broken into teams to argue the points on what the Chicago Bears should do with the ninth overall selection. You have coaching, scouts, managers, and analytics at play here. This year is a pivotal year for the Chicago Bears. Over the last 40 years, the Chicago Bears have missed on all of their quarterbacks drafted. I wrote an article early on about how I don't believe they have taken enough swings at quarterback each year, and I believe I am right. Something I didn't take into consideration was when these quarterbacks were drafted in each class.