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ROUND 1​

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Projected trade: Colts move up for a QB​



Multiple teams in the top 10 could try to move up to No. 1 overall to land their quarterback of choice, and the Bears -- who already have Justin Fields -- certainly should be listening to offers. In this scenario, the Colts take the plunge, sending the Bears the Nos. 4 and 35 picks, a fourth-rounder and a 2024 third-rounder to jump to the top.

I spoke to a few people in the league for context on what might seem like a fair deal, and this fits for both franchises. Indy can get its signal-caller, and Chicago should still have the chance to land a top defender while adding a haul of draft assets, including a valuable second-rounder.

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1. Indianapolis Colts (via mock trade with CHI)​

Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

The Colts make an aggressive move here to secure the future of the franchise at quarterback, trading up to No. 1 overall to select Young. Yes, Young will be one of the smallest quarterbacks (6-foot, 194 pounds) drafted in the first round in the modern era, but we can't ignore that he's also the best -- and most pro-ready -- passer in this class. He compiled 79 touchdown passes over the past two seasons to just 12 interceptions.

Young is a master in the pocket with poise, vision, agility and a sixth sense that reminds me of Joe Burrow. In fact, Burrow would be my comp for Young if the latter was a few inches taller. The Colts are in a true rebuild situation and Young could be the first piece to the puzzle.

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2. Houston Texans​

Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

Every team that wants a quarterback in this draft should be thinking about jumping the Texans to secure their top-ranked passer, and it wouldn't be out of the question for Houston to move up a spot itself to block others. While Levis is one of the most polarizing players in this class because of his interceptions (23 over the past two years), he has the best arm talent in the group, along with very good pocket mobility and toughness. He wasn't surrounded by elite talent at Kentucky and did have a change at offensive coordinator that affected his development, but the Penn State transfer has to prove to teams in workouts and interviews that his decision-making can be reworked. On traits alone, Levis is a top-10 talent. It's on the Texans to see that talent developed.

One note from the Senior Bowl: A rival scout I spoke to doesn't think Houston will draft a quarterback. That seems hard to believe right now with the quarterback situation so unsettled there. The Texans ranked last in the NFL this season in QBR (26.0). But it's something to file away with new coach DeMeco Ryans having a background on defense.

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3. Arizona Cardinals​

Will Anderson Jr., DE, Alabama

The Cardinals are in an envious position, as new general manager Monti Ossenfort can sit tight and draft the best remaining prospect here. He's essentially guaranteed a shot at Anderson or Georgia's Jalen Carter. As Ossenfort looks to remake a roster heavy on versatile defenders and small receivers, he could start with the most important spot on defense.

Anderson dominated over the past three years at Alabama, wracking up 34.5 sacks, 184 pressures and 66 tackles for loss. His first-step quickness and relentless motor are reminiscent of Von Miller when the future Hall of Famer was coming out of Texas A&M in 2011. Anderson can line up at defensive end or as a standup rusher, and he would be a tone-setter for a defense desperately in need of an identity.

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4. Chicago Bears (via mock trade with IND)​

Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia

The Bears traded back in this scenario but still are in position to select perhaps the top prospect in the class. In Matt Eberflus' defense, the 3-technique pass-rusher is crucial, and Carter is a Fletcher Cox-like difference-maker there. He played in a rotation in 2021 and had an injury-plagued 2022, so we didn't see him post great stat totals (just six career sacks). When watching the historically talented Georgia defense over the past two years, however, her was the most talented of the bunch.

Carter's burst off the snap has the potential to be great, and he already displays an understanding of leverage, space and timing when unleashing spin and rip moves. He should enter the NFL as a high-end starter at the position on which Eberflus' defense hinges.
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We take Zay Flowers at #35 and Zach Harrison (Ohio St DE) at #53.
 
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If they are going to target OL aggressively, I wonder who is on the chopping block? Are Jenkins & Whitehair going to the guards?
 
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If they are going to target OL aggressively, I wonder who is on the chopping block? Are Jenkins & Whitehair going to the guards?
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It's been alluded to many times that last season could have been Whitehair's last with CHI. His injury doesn't help either.
 

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ROUND 1​

View attachment 26107View attachment 26108

Projected trade: Colts move up for a QB​



Multiple teams in the top 10 could try to move up to No. 1 overall to land their quarterback of choice, and the Bears -- who already have Justin Fields -- certainly should be listening to offers. In this scenario, the Colts take the plunge, sending the Bears the Nos. 4 and 35 picks, a fourth-rounder and a 2024 third-rounder to jump to the top.

I spoke to a few people in the league for context on what might seem like a fair deal, and this fits for both franchises. Indy can get its signal-caller, and Chicago should still have the chance to land a top defender while adding a haul of draft assets, including a valuable second-rounder.

View attachment 26109

1. Indianapolis Colts (via mock trade with CHI)​

Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

The Colts make an aggressive move here to secure the future of the franchise at quarterback, trading up to No. 1 overall to select Young. Yes, Young will be one of the smallest quarterbacks (6-foot, 194 pounds) drafted in the first round in the modern era, but we can't ignore that he's also the best -- and most pro-ready -- passer in this class. He compiled 79 touchdown passes over the past two seasons to just 12 interceptions.

Young is a master in the pocket with poise, vision, agility and a sixth sense that reminds me of Joe Burrow. In fact, Burrow would be my comp for Young if the latter was a few inches taller. The Colts are in a true rebuild situation and Young could be the first piece to the puzzle.

EDITOR'S PICKS​

View attachment 26113

2. Houston Texans​

Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

Every team that wants a quarterback in this draft should be thinking about jumping the Texans to secure their top-ranked passer, and it wouldn't be out of the question for Houston to move up a spot itself to block others. While Levis is one of the most polarizing players in this class because of his interceptions (23 over the past two years), he has the best arm talent in the group, along with very good pocket mobility and toughness. He wasn't surrounded by elite talent at Kentucky and did have a change at offensive coordinator that affected his development, but the Penn State transfer has to prove to teams in workouts and interviews that his decision-making can be reworked. On traits alone, Levis is a top-10 talent. It's on the Texans to see that talent developed.

One note from the Senior Bowl: A rival scout I spoke to doesn't think Houston will draft a quarterback. That seems hard to believe right now with the quarterback situation so unsettled there. The Texans ranked last in the NFL this season in QBR (26.0). But it's something to file away with new coach DeMeco Ryans having a background on defense.

View attachment 26114

3. Arizona Cardinals​

Will Anderson Jr., DE, Alabama

The Cardinals are in an envious position, as new general manager Monti Ossenfort can sit tight and draft the best remaining prospect here. He's essentially guaranteed a shot at Anderson or Georgia's Jalen Carter. As Ossenfort looks to remake a roster heavy on versatile defenders and small receivers, he could start with the most important spot on defense.

Anderson dominated over the past three years at Alabama, wracking up 34.5 sacks, 184 pressures and 66 tackles for loss. His first-step quickness and relentless motor are reminiscent of Von Miller when the future Hall of Famer was coming out of Texas A&M in 2011. Anderson can line up at defensive end or as a standup rusher, and he would be a tone-setter for a defense desperately in need of an identity.

View attachment 26115

4. Chicago Bears (via mock trade with IND)​

Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia

The Bears traded back in this scenario but still are in position to select perhaps the top prospect in the class. In Matt Eberflus' defense, the 3-technique pass-rusher is crucial, and Carter is a Fletcher Cox-like difference-maker there. He played in a rotation in 2021 and had an injury-plagued 2022, so we didn't see him post great stat totals (just six career sacks). When watching the historically talented Georgia defense over the past two years, however, her was the most talented of the bunch.

Carter's burst off the snap has the potential to be great, and he already displays an understanding of leverage, space and timing when unleashing spin and rip moves. He should enter the NFL as a high-end starter at the position on which Eberflus' defense hinges.
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That would be a very underwhelming return for the #1 pick. No way the Bears don’t walk away with a 2024 1st.
 
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gobullschi said:
That would be a very underwhelming return for the #1 pick. No way the Bears don’t walk away with a 2024 1st.
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It depends on demand. If there is relatively low interest, the Bears will have to take something like this or not trade the pick. It's not like Andrew Luck or Joe Burrow are sitting there.
 
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It depends on demand. If there is relatively low interest, the Bears will have to take something like this or not trade the pick. It's not like Andrew Luck or Joe Burrow are sitting there.
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There is always going to be high interest with the top QBs of the draft. The Bears sit in a great position to get a lot in return. It also helps that two teams desperate of a QB are division rivals.
 

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It depends on demand. If there is relatively low interest, the Bears will have to take something like this or not trade the pick. It's not like Andrew Luck or Joe Burrow are sitting there.
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According to the trade value chart, the number one pick is worth 3,000 points. This trade package only adds up to about 2,500 points. That’s a significant gap.
 
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MikeDitkaPolishSausage said:
There is always going to be high interest with the top QBs of the draft. The Bears sit in a great position to get a lot in return. It also helps that two teams desperate of a QB are division rivals.
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Consider that there are four teams in the top 10 are hungry for a new QB, and two each are in the same division (HOU and IND, ATL and CAR).

There will be bids. Maybe not to the tune of SF moving up for the third best QB in an uncommon draft year, but sitting at #1 with a QB hungry team at #2 is going to drive the price.
 
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gobullschi said:
According to the trade value chart, the number one pick is worth 3,000 points. This trade package only adds up to about 2,500 points. That’s a significant gap.
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Doesn't matter if there is no demand, is what I'm saying. The chart is just an idea.

If that's the best offer the Bears get, do you take it or do you select at #1?
 
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MikeDitkaPolishSausage said:
There is always going to be high interest with the top QBs of the draft. The Bears sit in a great position to get a lot in return. It also helps that two teams desperate of a QB are division rivals.
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I hope so, but we don't really know how teams are going to value these QBs.
 

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Doesn't matter if there is no demand, is what I'm saying. The chart is just an idea.

If that's the best offer the Bears get, do you take it or do you select at #1?
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An impossible question to answer without knowing what the other offers are.

I’m not concerned about demand. Half the league needs a new QB and they can’t all “wait till next draft”.
 
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