The trade table was where it all came apart. The Bears shipped out far more than they hauled back, and no amount of spin dresses up the bill. It bottoms out at a F.

They have staked the next five years on Caleb Williams, which is the only story that really matters here. The Bears indulged a want in Melton while a need in interior defensive lineman, running back and other spots stayed open.

They punted on interior defensive lineman, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. The Melton pick alone nudges the whole weekend up a notch.

If Mahogany pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about. Spend now, pay later; the math only works if this class delivers.

There is no spinning it; the board won this weekend going away.