Bears trade down twice in latest mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Creating content for our weekly mock drafts feels like taking a dip into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse (MCU). In the MCU’s Multiverse, characters might look the same but differ slightly from one mirroring universe to the next. So, Spider-Man is a good guy in one universe but an evil villain in another realm.
Each new mock draft resembles the previous week’s version. Yet, there are slight alterations, with similar players finding themselves traded and transported to other organizations, creating alternate variations in the ”NFL Universe.”
So, “what if ” the Bears trade down twice? How about the Broncos moving up ten spots? The options seem endless, so enjoy this week’s new “alternate” mock draft.
NOTE: For the draft order, we used tankathon.com’s projected draft order.
1. New England Patriots (via Carolina) (via Chicago): QB – Caleb Williams, USC
It’s possible Chicago Bears general manager, Ryan Poles, passes on another highly rated quarterback, trading down to acquire more draft capital and talented prospects.
The Bears could move the first overall pick to the Patriots for a significant haul. Chicago would then acquire New England’s third pick in the first round; 68th pick (3rd); 139th pick (4th); plus 2025’s first and second round picks, too.
Currently, New England possesses approximately 68 million in cap space and might surmise they could acquire enough free agents to make up for the loss in draft picks. Plus, with an experienced team supporting a rookie quarterback, the goal of reaching the playoffs may seem realistic.
2. Washington Commanders: QB – Drake Maye, North Carolina
Taking a talented signal caller with franchise potential might be the shift in the direction new ownership in Washington pursues. Maye checks off a lot of boxes, possessing the requisite NFL size (6’4” – 230 lbs), solid accuracy (career 64.9 percent), and a…
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Publish date : 2024-01-17 19:48:50
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