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The Bears will go back on the clock eight picks later at No. 9 and will have a chance to add a blue-chip prospect at several different positions depending on how picks No. 2-8 shake out.
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Ryan Poles explains how Bears plan to attack different possibilities with No. 9 overall pick
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Ryan Poles explains how Bears plan to attack different possibilities with No. 9 overall pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
ORLANDO — While the decision at quarterback has sucked up all the oxygen surrounding the Bears this offseason, general manager Ryan Poles will have another crucial decision to make shortly after he turns in the card, presumably with Caleb Williams’ name on it, at No. 1.
The Bears will go back on the clock eight picks later at No. 9 and will have a chance to add a blue-chip prospect at several different positions depending on how picks No. 2-8 shake out.
The surprise acquisition of wide receiver Keenan Allen gives the Bears flexibility at No. 9. They could triple down at wide receiver and grab one of Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, or Malik Nabers should one slide. They could look to fill their edge rushing hole opposite Montez Sweat or add an elite left tackle and shift Braxton Jones to the swing role.
There are a myriad of different avenues the Bears could travel at No. 9. What they eventually land on will be the product of a thorough process.
“I like the numbers,” Poles said Monday at the annual NFL league meetings in Orlando about the options at No. 9. “I talked about it when I first got here, but we have different tiers on our draft board. I like the numbers in terms of the talented playesr that can get to nine. We’re gonna do some cool things when we get back, kinda break into teams. One team is going to talk about the tackle position is the best to go after; the wide receiver’s the best. The defensive end’s the best. And use factual information to kinda spit that out, and we’ll have a debate in terms of what’s more impactful for our football team, short-term and long-term. I’m looking forward to that.”
Poles said the Bears will be open to trading down from No. 9 to accrue more draft capital, but that will depend on the offers presented and the players that remain on the board.