Back with another edition of the Bears Mock Draft. Now, this obviously is very early for large, multi-round projections, but let's have some fun. Have a look at the previous version of the Bears Mock Draft, and now let's move on in light of some recent developments. Here's what has happened since the last mock draft:
-Bears re-signed QB Rex Grossman, and extended QB Kyle Orton...they traded QB Brian Griese to Bucs for a '09 draft pic
-Re-signed LB Lance Briggs
-Lost free-agent WR Bernard Berrian to Vikings, AND released WR Moose Muhammad
So obviously, with the above news the Bears will be looking for a #3 quarterback, and all of a sudden are in dire need of wide-receiver help with Devin Hester the Bears number one receiver currently. When it comes to the draft, there are a few areas of need that include:
-a stud RB from this year's deep class to challenge Benson and share playing time
-a #3 QB that could be groomed for future; includes many interesting sleepers
-a WR that can make an immediate impact as a #1/#2 if a free agent is not signed (Javon Walker is still out there)
-Offensive Tackle is a key positional need that could be addressed in the first round, definitely the 2nd!
-two positions that could use some shoring up include safety and defensive tackle
-final note to include: as of today, we have the following number of picks in each rd...1,2,3,3,4,5,6,7 and an unspecified pick from the Patriots (for Dante Wesley trade)
So, what do we do in the draft? Here's my take; first, analytically:
In round one, there are three possible directions we can take: 1)we select a stud RB, such as Rashard Mendenhall(Ill), Jonathan Stewart(Ore), or Jamaal Charles(Tex), 2)we address the offensive line and draft the best available OT like Ryan Clady(Boise st), Jeff Otah(Pitt), or Chris Williams(Vandy), or 3)we decide that WR is the most pressing need and pick a #1 guy like Limas Sweed(Tex)/Malcom Kelly(OU)
In round two, we then can address our second biggest need that was not addressed in Rd.1, and pick a WR or OT.
In round three, we have two picks. Here would be a perfect spot to pick our QB, like Joe Flacco(Del.), Chad Henne(Mich), or John David Booty(USC). There are many other interesting options at QB that can be picked up in later rounds like Dennis Dixon(Ore), Josh Johnson(SD St), etc. It was also mentioned on chicagobears.com that we could sign an undrafted free-agent as a #4 guy if the need arises. With our other Rd. 3 pick, we could again address one of the needs above that hasn't yet been(WR or OT). There could be many intriguing options still available here.
In round four, we could choose to solidify the safety or DT position. Possible prospects that could be available here are defensive tackles DeMario Pressley(NC State) and Frank Okam(Tex), or safeties DJ Parker(VT), DJ Wolfe(OU), and Caleb Campbell(Army).
In round five we can address the other need we didn't fill in Rd. 4 (S/DT)
In rounds six, seven, and the other pick we may get from NE, there are numerous things we can do. We can continue to solidify the O-line, get another WR, etc. These needs for these picks will become a little more apparent as we near the draft and free agency has gone on a bit.
So, finally, here is Mock Draft 1.1:
Rd.1-Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois
Rd.2-Gosder Cherilus, OT, BC
Rd.3-Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware
Rd.3-Early Doucet, WR, LSU
Rd.4-DeMario Pressley, DT, NC State
Rd.5-DJ Parker, S, VT
Rd.6-
Rd.7-
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