The Chicago Bears have an opportunity to build on an impressive offseason with a strong draft. 

There are a few prominent areas of need remaining, including the defensive line, secondary, and interior offensive line. These are the most glaring needs, but there are multiple different ways general manager Ryan Poles could go. 

I wanted to identify three prospects who could be tempting, but the Bears should avoid at No. 9. 

Let's get into the list of players I would not want the Bears to select at No. 9. 

Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

Robinson is a great athlete and the top running back in the class. To even be discussing a running back as a top-10 pick in 2023 says much about the player. 

The Bears watched David Montgomery bolt for Detroit and will have a new starting RB in 2023. The team reached a one-year deal with D'Onta Foreman, and still retain Khalil Herbert.

Foreman ran for almost 1,000 yards in 2022 for the Panthers, and Christian McCaffrey played in six games before being traded. 

Herbert has looked serviceable in stretches and could be a valuable receiving threat out of the backfield. 

So, do the Bears have a star workhorse back? No. But in today's NFL, a workhorse back is not a requirement. Robinson would assuredly help the Bears' offense, but it's just simply not big enough of a need to justify at No. 9. 

Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia

Smith would not be an ideal fit for Chicago's defense. 

At 235 pounds, Smith is smaller than the average 4-3 defensive end. This would necessitate Smith lining up as the strongside, or "Sam" linebacker due to the addition of TJ Edwards on the weak side. 

The problem with Smith playing this position is that he would be lined up primarily against tight ends. While Smith possesses the necessary coverage skills to cover tight ends, he could get bullied on run plays. 

Fighting off blocks is not Smith's strong suit, and his size could prevent him from being purely an edge rusher. 

Smith would be a fine pick for a team with an established defense, but the Bears' cupboard is thin on the edge. The team needs quality starters immediately, not undersized defenders without a natural position. 

O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida

Torrence has recently been rocketing up draft boards, and for good reason. 

The guard is a massive presence on the interior, standing at 6'5" and weighing 347 pounds. From day one in the NFL, Torrence should be a dominant run blocker. 

The Bears have a need on the interior, and Justin Fields likes to run, so why would I not pick Torrence?

Well, for starters, picking a guard in the top 10 is always a risky proposition. Additionally, Torrence struggles with lateral movement and has slow reaction time, which are both problems when you're blocking for Justin Fields. 

Torrence tends to be called for holding penalties when rushed on the edges and seems best suited for a power-run scheme. 

Final Thoughts: The Bears have several needs remaining, and should have the ability to fill one with the ninth pick. 

Robinson is the best RB in the class, but picking him at No. 9 while the team has bigger needs feels like a reach. 

Smith will be a useful player on a team that properly utilizes him. However, the Bears need traditional pass rushers, not tweeners/developmental guys. 

Torrence could be the best interior lineman in the draft, but his lack of lateral quickness makes him a poor fit in Chicago.