B
Chicago Bears
The Bears answered their biggest question with Williams. Grade: B.
by bucs ·
2024 NFL Draft
· 6 picks
· 1 steals
· 0 reaches
The Bears spent the pick that matters most on Caleb Williams, and a roster that has been waiting on a passer can start to take shape. Solid and sensible more than spectacular: a B.
For all the activity, interior defensive lineman went untouched, which is hard to explain. The Newton value carries more weight than any single miss elsewhere.
The Bears clearly valued win-now help, adding bodies who have done it before. Job largely done: edge rusher settled and 6 of 8 of the wish list covered.
Nothing here to lose sleep over, and plenty to feel decent about.
Pick-by-Pick
In slot 1 they get the face of the franchise at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
In pick 9 they get a No. 1 receiver. A real need, handled.
Fair-plus on Bralen Trice, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Ray Davis at the 111th pick nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
A tidy little value on Sataoa Laumea in pick No. 123, a step better than break-even. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Josh Newton at the Round 5 slot is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.