Chicago Bears: Five players to consider at 43rd overall By Usayd Koshul - April 8th, 2020
When the Chicago Bears are on the clock with the 43rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, what are five prospects they need to strongly consider?
With the 2020 NFL Draft just weeks away, the Chicago Bears will have two picks in the second-round at 43rd and 50th overall. This means that general manager Ryan Pace, who could very well be in his final NFL Draft with the Bears will have an opportunity to add some impact players.
Right off the bat, there are a few positions that we can eliminate. First, the Bears won’t be drafting a quarterback, middle linebacker, tight end or edge rusher. Each of these four needs were addressed via free agency by signing guys like Robert Quinn and Jimmy Graham, trading for Nick Foles, and then retaining Danny Trevathan.
However, the positions that the Bears could target include wide receiver, strong safety, interior offensive line, and running back. When looking at each of the positions, the Bears have solid starters at wide receiver and running back but could use an infusion of talent at interior offensive line and strong safety.
Keep in mind that there are a few things that the Bears could do that 43rd overall. First, they could select an offensive player which would mean that it’d either be a wide receiver or offensive lineman. Or, if the Bears go with defense first, then they’d likely trade back at 50th overall or select either an offensive lineman or wide receiver, depending on how the draft board falls.
Post by Whisky Beer Bob on Apr 8, 2020 16:31:55 GMT -6
I feel RB can wait a few rounds. Safety, WR and I feel another LB or OL. Remember we have Danny T back and I doubt he can string a full season together. We lost Nick K so the depth is a bit short.
Number 1 choice I feel is the fastest WR with good hands and knowledge of a tree.
Chicago Bears: Five players to consider at 43rd overall By Usayd Koshul - April 8th, 2020
When the Chicago Bears are on the clock with the 43rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, what are five prospects they need to strongly consider?
With the 2020 NFL Draft just weeks away, the Chicago Bears will have two picks in the second-round at 43rd and 50th overall. This means that general manager Ryan Pace, who could very well be in his final NFL Draft with the Bears will have an opportunity to add some impact players.
Right off the bat, there are a few positions that we can eliminate. First, the Bears won’t be drafting a quarterback, middle linebacker, tight end or edge rusher. Each of these four needs were addressed via free agency by signing guys like Robert Quinn and Jimmy Graham, trading for Nick Foles, and then retaining Danny Trevathan.
However, the positions that the Bears could target include wide receiver, strong safety, interior offensive line, and running back. When looking at each of the positions, the Bears have solid starters at wide receiver and running back but could use an infusion of talent at interior offensive line and strong safety.
Keep in mind that there are a few things that the Bears could do that 43rd overall. First, they could select an offensive player which would mean that it’d either be a wide receiver or offensive lineman. Or, if the Bears go with defense first, then they’d likely trade back at 50th overall or select either an offensive lineman or wide receiver, depending on how the draft board falls.
We have drafted interior OL in the 2nd round twice lately, have a former 1st rounder (who's only 26) in the mix, and have a guy in Bars who was widely considered a 3rd-4th round talent if not for his ACL tear. We are also completely set at C where both those guys played their college ball. A late round round G/C is fine but we need a better impact pick at 43.
Same thing can be said for the CB they mocked. Again, we already have 3 guys competing for the job opposite Fuller.
We definitely don't need to spend a high-2nd round pick on a SS, much less a small-school SS. You can get a solid box safety for this defense (we have a really stout front-7) on day 3 and there's still several good FA options out there for a reasonable price. Again, low impact pick and low impact position for a #43 pick.
The WR is the only one I'd seriously consider. If those 5 players were my choices, I'd be working the phones hard to trade down.
Ruiz is one of the best lineman in the draft, and I've heard some things about Chinn that make him interesting. But I think at this point speed WR and CB are top needs, with OT perhaps right behind it.
Ruiz is one of the best lineman in the draft, and I've heard some things about Chinn that make him interesting. But I think at this point speed WR and CB are top needs, with OT perhaps right behind it.
I want to focus on defensive backs. If we can just get the offense up to respectable along with a rock solid defense and everybody stays reasonably healthy, that's the key.
Post by lklrlolnlilklsox on Apr 8, 2020 18:18:26 GMT -6
Ruiz is more of the same from our interior that severely lacks power. I really like him, but man I want a power pig if we go inside. Same goes for Cushenberry, of whom I'm not a big fan.
We have drafted interior OL in the 2nd round twice lately, have a former 1st rounder (who's only 26) in the mix, and have a guy in Bars who was widely considered a 3rd-4th round talent if not for his ACL tear. We are also completely set at C where both those guys played their college ball. A late round round G/C is fine but we need a better impact pick at 43.
Same thing can be said for the CB they mocked. Again, we already have 3 guys competing for the job opposite Fuller.
We definitely don't need to spend a high-2nd round pick on a SS, much less a small-school SS. You can get a solid box safety for this defense (we have a really stout front-7) on day 3 and there's still several good FA options out there for a reasonable price. Again, low impact pick and low impact position for a #43 pick.
The WR is the only one I'd seriously consider. If those 5 players were my choices, I'd be working the phones hard to trade down.
It’s interesting you said that because WR is one of the few positions I would definitely not select in the 2nd round. Not only do some scouts and GMs believe this is an historic draft class for receivers, I also think we should only pick one that high when there’s a real need and we don’t have any other options. Like in 2015 when Pace was dumb enough to trade Marshall and we basically just had one guy left.
So far we’ve got Robinson (elite), Miller (above average when healthy), Patterson (not spectacular but decent), Wims and Ridley (both still unproven). Not to mention Cohen who can catch as well.
Erik DeCosta believes that there are enough quality WRs available that they could get a guy to come in and make an immediate impact in the 5th round.
Personally, I’d rather fix the OL because if the pass pro sucks, it doesn’t matter how many great speedy receivers we have. DL or LB could be useful as well because I just don’t trust our backups.