Bears Wire

The 2024 NFL draft is less than two weeks away, and the Chicago Bears are finalizing their draft board ahead of an important Day 1 that features two top-10 selections. The Bears come into this mock draft with a clear plan — building an offense that can attack defenses from all levels while improving the defensive front. USC quarterback Caleb Williams provides a dynamic playmaker who can push the ball vertically and stress teams with his legs in Shane Waldron’s system. Pairing him with a field stretcher like Washington wideout Ja’Lynn Polk opens up the offense. On defense, the Bears prioritize relentless effort and explosive athletes up front. Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner has elite get-off and wreaks havoc off the edge. LSU’s Jordan Jefferson is a physical, gap-eating presence inside the 3-technique. These two also fit the ‘HITS’ philosophy perfectly.