Somewhere a general manager is explaining how Devin Neal got past him. The Bears do not have to explain a thing at No. 144. More right than wrong, and a B to match.

The cornerback spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. They will need Fairchild to outplay his draft slot in a hurry to justify it. Job largely done: edge rusher settled and 4 of 8 of the wish list covered.

Building through the lines is a philosophy, and they stuck to it.

A workmanlike haul that should hold up just fine.