Disconcerting deep-ball accuracy in QB-friendly offense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHe comes in an offense with two stud WRs, which will make his job easier.<\/p>\n
Shane Waldron is the offensive coordinator and he has seen success working with QBs.<\/p>\n
He worked with Jared Goff in LA, and Russell Wilson and Geno Smith in Seattle.<\/p>\n
All three QBs were very successful and ran a potent offense with the help of Waldron.<\/p>\n
Williams is expected to be a generational talent and the Bears hope he can be a top-level QB for years to come.<\/p>\n
2. Offensive Line<\/h3>\n
Chicago has a decision to make at pick nine.<\/p>\n
They will get their QB with the number one overall pick but at pick nine, they need to decide whether they want to keep the pick or trade down and stock draft capital as they only have a total of four picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n
If Chicago decides to keep the ninth overall pick, they need to address their offensive line.<\/p>\n
The most important thing for Chicago is to protect their future QB.<\/p>\n
Their offensive line is a major weakness and this is not ideal for a rookie QB to have to deal with.<\/p>\n
They do not need a playmaker for their QB as they have DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.<\/p>\n
Chicago\u2019s offensive line was banged up last year.<\/p>\n
When healthy, left tackle Braxton Jones and left guard Teven Jenkins are solid players.<\/p>\n
Right tackle Darnell Wright has had some growing pains but has proven to be a reliable right tackle.<\/p>\n
It would be wise for Chicago to add to their offensive line with the ninth pick.<\/p>\n
Tackle Joe Alt from Notre Dame or Olumuyiwa Fashanu from Penn State are two excellent options to further build the offensive line.<\/p>\n
Giving Caleb Williams better protection paired with two stud WRs is a recipe for success for Williams.<\/p>\n
Chicago will be in an excellent spot with their offense if they go QB followed by an offensive lineman with their first and ninth picks in the draft.<\/p>\n
3. Pass Rusher<\/h3>\n
If Chicago keeps their ninth pick and does not make any other trades, their next pick won\u2019t come till pick 75 in the third round.<\/p>\n
The Bears lacked a pass rush last season, recording just 30 sacks last year.<\/p>\n
While Chicago should build their offensive line with the ninth pick to help Caleb Williams, it would not be shocking if they addressed a pass rusher with the ninth pick.<\/p>\n
The Bears\u2019 defense heated up in the second half of the season last year but were still unable to get to the Quarterback.<\/p>\n
Taking a pass rusher with their ninth overall pick should be one of their top priorities after selecting Caleb Williams.<\/p>\n
Following the path of the Houston Texans last year, taking a QB followed by a pass rusher helped them tremendously.<\/p>\n
If Chicago feels their offensive linemen can stay healthy and improve in 2024, taking a pass rusher ninth overall is on the table.<\/p>\n
The Bears have a decision to make with the ninth pick, whether they prefer an offensive lineman or a pass rusher.<\/p>\n
4. Cornerback<\/h3>\n
While the top three are mandatory weaknesses Chicago needs to imminently address, CB is a position the Bears can wait and draft in round three or four.<\/p>\n
Jaylon Johnson is a star CB but he does not have a reliable CB to line up across the field.<\/p>\n
Taking a CB in rounds three or four will give them depth at the position and a possible number two CB.<\/p>\n
5. Running Back<\/h3>\n
Chicago brought in D\u2019Andre Swift but he has not proven he can handle a full workload or stay healthy for a full season.<\/p>\n
Adding a running back later in the draft will give them another ball carrier and take the load off Swift.<\/p>\n
Swift can play passing downs, so Chicago should draft a red zone and short yardage back to get them the tough yards Swift is unable to.<\/p>\n
Giving Caleb Williams an improved rush attack will just further help the rookie QB.<\/p>\n
Chicago is in a position in this draft to help their future look bright.<\/p>\n
This is an exciting time for the Bears organization and fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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