Bears continue to make noise before draft even begins
When it comes to Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles' draft plans, you better hold onto your butts, as Samuel L. Jackson would say. Poles kicked off his tenure last year by making four Day 3 trades and he's made several again so far this year, including his decision to trade the No. 1 overall […]
When it comes to Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles' draft plans, you better hold onto your butts, as Samuel L. Jackson would say.
Poles kicked off his tenure last year by making four Day 3 trades and he's made several again so far this year, including his decision to trade the No. 1 overall pick to the Carolina Panthers back in March.
And, Poles did it again before Day 3 even started: He traded the Bears' first pick in the fourth round, No. 103 overall, to the New Orleans Saints for multiple picks.
Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Bears received the 115th overall pick in Round 4 and the 165th overall pick in Round 5. Per Rich Hill's trade value chart, both teams broke even at 37 points apiece, which is obviously as even as one can get.
It'll be interesting to see what the Bears do on Day 3. They have six picks and still have needs at defensive end, wide receiver, and safety.
So far, the Bears have drafted the following players:
OT Darnell Wright (Round 1)
DTGervon Dexter Sr. (Round 2)
CB Tyrique Stevenson (Round 2)
DT Zacch Pickens (Round 3)
