Bears fans: What are your draft priorities?

[yvesdereuter]

OK, It looks like Ill probably be getting Chicago for a mock draft I will be participating in. Now, granted, its somewhat hard to peg at this point due to FA and how the draft unfolds but I was just curious to see what the the Bears fans think in terms of who/what they should draft.

If Otah, Connor, Phillips, Mendenhall/Stewart, or Brohm are available at 14, who should the Bears take? Should it be someone else if they are there? Also, how many draft picks does Chicago have and what rounds are they in? And finally, if you can, please rank the draft priorities by position. For example, 1) OT, 2) QB, 3) OLB, 4) RB, 5) S...

Thanks for any help you can provide.

[edubbz708]

Otah or Phillips, maybe even a WR if Berrian leaves.

Draft priorities:

1. Offensive tackle. It’s a good year to be looking for one in the first round even if Ole Miss’ Michael Oher has decided to return to school.

2. Quarterback. The turnstile spun three times this past season.

3. Wide receiver. Bernard Berrian is a free agent and a playmaker is needed even if they manage to bring him back.

4. Safety. Angelo said it best ... he cannot count on Mike Brown.

5. Running back. This need could jump up if the right player is available in the draft but when you look at how Green Bay solved its problems with Ryan Grant, you wonder if the Bears will choose a different path.

6. Defensive tackle. The rotating nose tackle might have hurt Tommie Harris as much as his hamstring and knee.

7. Guard. They don’t have a lot of youth here either.

8. Linebacker. This is one position the team uses to build its core on special teams. Oh yeah, Lance Briggs will probably depart in free agency too.

Bears Picks:

RD1 P14
RD2 P45
RD3 P76
RD3 P91 (from Chargers)
RD4 P107
RD5 P137 (from Panthers)
Traded their 5th Rounder to Bills
RD6 P169
RD7 P207

[yvesdereuter]

Quote: Originally Posted by edubbz708

Otah or Phillips, maybe even a WR if Berrian leaves. Draft priorities: 1. Offensive tackle. It’s a good year to be looking for one in the first round even if Ole Miss’ Michael Oher has decided to return to school. 2. Quarterback. The turnstile spun three times this past season. 3. Wide receiver. Bernard Berrian is a free agent and a playmaker is needed even if they manage to bring him back. 4. Safety. Angelo said it best ... he cannot count on Mike Brown. 5. Running back. This need could jump up if the right player is available in the draft but when you look at how Green Bay solved its problems with Ryan Grant, you wonder if the Bears will choose a different path. 6. Defensive tackle. The rotating nose tackle might have hurt Tommie Harris as much as his hamstring and knee. 7. Guard. They don’t have a lot of youth here either. 8. Linebacker. This is one position the team uses to build its core on special teams. Oh yeah, Lance Briggs will probably depart in free agency too. Bears Picks: RD1 P14 RD2 P45 RD3 P76 RD3 P91 (from Chargers) RD4 P107 RD5 P137 (from Panthers) Traded their 5th Rounder to Bills RD6 P169 RD7 P207

Tait plays left tackle, right? Is an upgrade needed there or is he serviceable? Keep in mind that next year should be good for tackles too with Loadholt and Oher in the draft. I know Ruben Brown is the main guy who needs a replacement. Im not sold on Phillips but theres a big drop off after him according to where various places have the others slotted. On the other hand, do you think 14 is a little high to take a right tackle, or do you see Otah playing left tackle?

[edubbz708]

I've heard talk of moving Tait back to his natural RT position and getting rid of Fred Miller.

However they do it, the Offensive Line needs a youth injection quickly.

They still can go after one of the OG in FA (I think Faneca is too expensive but one of the Colt's Guards would be a nice upgrade) so it can all change after that.

[swill43507]

I'd say they'd have to go after QB Brian Brohm

[Dice]

Best available offensive player in the first round. Don't care who it is because, Lord knows, we need all the help we can get on offense. I would prefer to trade up and get either Darren McFadden or Matt Ryan. BUT if they do select at their slot in the first round then you'd have to look at RB Jonathan Stewart from Oregon.

I saw a mock draft and saw Andre Woodson being drafted by the Bears. If that happens I would throw up if that happens. He did not impress me one bit.

[heitkamp94]

1. LT 2. Saftey 3. WR 4. LB 5. RB 6. QB

I think we really need help on the OL and at Safety. We may have holes to fill at WR and LB, and with Benson's health a RB wouldn't be a bad idea. I think gettind Devorcek back will add some depth to the DL and we need to look to FA for a QB nobody that would be available in the draft is going to be an immediate fix.

[heitkamp94]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dice

I saw a mock draft and saw Andre Woodson being drafted by the Bears. If that happens I would throw up if that happens. He did not impress me one bit.

I had the exact same feelings when I saw that too.....