Bears Targeting Key Position in the Draft for Caleb Williams
The NFL Draft is just around the corner, with less than four days to go. There’s a lot of smokescreens being spread, making it hard to predict team strategies. However, one thing seems to be a done deal: the Chicago Bears are expected to use the first pick to select USC’s superstar quarterback, Caleb Williams. Beyond that, their plans for the ninth pick remain uncertain. Senior NFL Reporter Albert Breer has shed some light on the Bears’ possible intentions at pick number 9. It appears they are looking to add another weapon for Caleb Williams.
“A couple of friends of GM Ryan Poles said they think he’ll be looking to add talent around Williams. So if one of the top three receivers slide to Chicago, DJ Moore and Keenan Allen could get a running mate.”
The Atlanta Falcons are under scrutiny for potentially tampering with the Kirk Cousins signing this off-season. If they are penalized by losing their 8th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, the Chicago Bears could benefit by moving up to that spot. This would improve their chances of selecting one of the top three wide receivers available this year.
If the Falcons lose the eighth pick, the Bears could even consider using future draft capital, potentially from 2025, to trade up further. Making a move like this would cost considerably less than moving from pick number 9 to 4 or 5. One possibility could be trading up to the 4th spot with the Arizona Cardinals to secure the opportunity to draft Marvin Harrison Jr. With several options available at the 9th pick, the first day of the NFL draft promises to be exciting for Bears fans.