Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberless. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)
Now that the Chicago Bears have traded the first overall pick, they need to look at options that will allow them to acquire a potential star player and help their team significantly.
Thanks to the aggressive nature of the Carolina Panthers, the Chicago Bears are the beneficiaries of multiple quality draft picks and a bright future.
Chicago, initially the holders of the No. 1 overall pick, traded the pick to Carolina in exchange for the ninth overall pick, the No. 61 pick, a 2024 first-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick along with wide receiver DJ Moore. Second round pick in 2024 from the 49ers.
That’s all well and good. However, there is still unfinished business.
Chicago needs several holes filled, and this capital project can make that happen. At the same time, slot No. 9 has the ability to present many high-quality predictions that can immediately have an impact.
Chicago isn’t done trading either; They can even exit No. 9 for more future shots.
But what if they stay in ninth place? Who can they take? Let’s take a look, starting with a player who will be an instant upgrade in the trenches.
