No it isn't. Just taking any O linemen is not smart.
No one "just takes any", but the Bears do need to take some offensive linemen. 4 of 5 positions are bereft of talent. They can't just ignore the issue because "experts" say the draft sucks.
I'm not advocating for bodies for the sake of bodies early in the draft, but the Bears lack depth as well.
Here's the deal.
The offensive line only has Darnell Wright. Every other position is expendable and the depth is horrible.
It's not just a matter of getting quality starters in there. Its also about quality depth.
This draft is weak on offensive line in most areas, but has a gross abundance of either left guards or tackles who project as left guards in the league. And a lot of time, you can convert a LG into a RG.
This is a solid draft to fix the interior of the line, at least to a point where you can get it stable, if not at a top level.
Even if the guys you draft this year become your backups the following year because of a stronger draft in 2026, THAT IS OK.
Because like I said, there is no quality depth. So stabilizing the line with what you can this year and then upgrading next year is a viable option, because there is no one who is worth keeping right now (Tev comes the closest but he is hurt a lot and also is out of contract).
So, when I say I will take any offensive linemen from the draft, its not a permanent take, but a reflection of how bad and devoid of talent the offensive line room is. I'm saying I wouldn't hate it if they took EVERY pick from this draft and drafted interior linemen, and let them battle it out to start.
I'll feel differently next year, but I said what I said, because that is precisely how dire the talent situation for the Bears at the O-line position is.
