Draft Day

On draft day the Jerry Anglo should be very busy with his 11 picks in this years draft. Revamping the offense should be his first priority, Offensive Line Running Back and Wide Receiver should be focused on first.

Round 1 Pick 14: Chris Williams OT Vanderbilt

 

This monster of an Offensive Tackle will be the best available Offensive line man when the Bears select at 14.  Williams will allow Tait to move to the right tackle spot letting him play to his full potential.

Other Possibilities:

Jeff Otah OT: Otah would be a better fit in Chicago because of his superior ability to run block, but with the need for OLINE this year he could be gone before the Bears pick.

Brandon Albert OG: All of the sudden shooting up the draft board Albert is one of the best potential players in this years draft. He can play both Tackle and Guard very well but could be selected well before the bears pick.

Rashard Mendenhall RB: Phenomenal athlete with one of the biggest upsides in the draft. The only problem with taking a running back with the first pick is that it is not out biggest need, and the class is so deep that we can get a solid one in the Second Round.

Round 2 Pick 44: Felix Jones RB Arkansas

The ideal situation for Felix would be to end up in Chicago. He is a fast elusive back with above average vision and he has the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, not to mention a fresh pair of legs thanks to a well known Darren McFadden. Jones also can take charge in a game and be a play maker which is something that we are desperate for.

Round 3 Pick 70: Chilo Rachal OG USC

After addressing the Tackle position the Bears now go after the second best Guard in the draft. A big guard and at even bigger school Rachal could be a guard that the Bears rely on for the next ten years.

Round 3 Pick 90: Quintin Demps FS UTEP

With the emergence of Kevin Payne the Bears are set at SS but we cannot forget the famous injury prone Mike Brown  FS is a problem. Demps is an aggressive fly to the ball FS with underrated cover skills and is potentially a sleeper in this draft.

Round 4 Pick 110: Paul Hubbard WR Wisconsin 

A big target with underestimated speed he has great hands and some red-zone ability and he can grow into a trusted possession receiver. 

Round 5 Pick 142: Erik Ainge QB Tennessee 

With a very low quality quarterback class this year it is best for the Bears to wait until the 3rd or 5th round to select one. I considered taking Andre Woodson in the third round but the Bears can get the same value in the 5th with Ainge. He has a big body, and a big arm and was taught by the same coach as Peyton Manning.  That alone makes him a great prospect.

Round 6 Pick 175: Brandon Keith OT Northern Iowa

With a great Pro Day Keith has proven he has the goods. With a well known need for OT the Bears cannot pass on him in the 6th. He would provide depth for Tait and the previously drafted Williams.

Round 7 Pick 222 Derrick Lokey DT Texas

One of the strongest players in the draft, Lokey will provide depth behind Harris and Dusty and give some competition to a possible 3rd string Matt Toenia.

Round 7 Pick 243: Marcus Smith WR New Mexico

A possible game changing Wide Out, Smith will be a reserve for a few years but could blossom into a go to guy for us.

Round 7 Pick 247: Gary Barnidge TE Louisville 

One of are small needs is a blocking tight end we are lucky to get such a high quality player this late in Barnidge who has a monstrous body frame of 6'6 247 and who can put up a block.

Round 7 Pick 248: Mackenzy Bernadeau OG

Usually taking 4 offensive linemen in 1 draft is rare, but if 4 of the linemen someday start for your team it was a pick well spent. Bernadeau is a definite sleeper this year and has the skills needed to take him to the next level he just needs to learn how to use them.