The real work happened on the phones. The Bears fleeced their trade partners, turning their picks into a noticeably bigger pile than they started with. They executed a plan and it shows in the A-.

They punted on interior defensive lineman, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. The Bears paired the rookies with proven help, Quinnen Williams leading the way. Job largely done: edge rusher settled and 4 of 8 of the wish list covered.

Nearly every premium pick went to that side of the ball.

In the end it comes back to Nate Wiggins, and a haul good enough to build on right away.