
The Chicago Bears did the only thing they needed to do in a season where the playoffs were a deep, distant dream. They lost enough games to secure the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
That leaves them with the opportunity to dictate how this spring’s draft unfolds. The Bears could hold onto the selection and add a star to its young corps, but the most valuable prospect in this year’s draft is Alabama quarterback Bryce Young — a very good player who plays the same position as Justin Fields.