Sean Romiza'S MOCK DRAFT

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  • Sean Romiza DRAFTING FOR THE
    Bears
Draft Selections
Marvin Harrison Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 1 RND: 1 (CHI)
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR Ohio State
J.J. McCarthy Head Shot
PICK: 9 RND: 1 (CHI)
J.J. McCarthy
QB Michigan
Patrick Paul Head Shot
PICK: 75 RND: 3 (CHI)
Patrick Paul
OT Houston
James Williams Head Shot
PICK: 122 RND: 4 (CHI)
James Williams
S Miami (FL)
Draft Grade — Bears
Overall B-
ValueB- NeedB- TradesB- FutureB-
The Bears left with their quarterback, and a B- to match.

The one hole that towered over the rest is filled. The Bears spent their marquee pick on J.J. McCarthy, and for the first time in a while there is a real answer at quarterback. The bottom line is a respectable B-.

Leaving edge rusher unaddressed is the roster risk they will have to answer for in the fall. If McCarthy pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about. They banked enough surplus on Paul to cover a lot of smaller sins.

The skill positions did well by the weekend.

In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the edge rusher spot they never got to.

Pick Analysis
Pick1 Rnd1 Marvin Harrison Jr.
In the 1st overall pick they get a home-run threat at receiver. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick9 Rnd1 J.J. McCarthy
In the 9th pick they get their quarterback of the future, a steep price for the projection. A real need, handled.
Pick75 Rnd3 Patrick Paul
They let Patrick Paul come to them and pounced at the Round 3 slot. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick122 Rnd4 James Williams
By-the-book stuff, James Williams at pick 122 squarely in line with his ranking. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.