The Bears went into the offseason with the No. 1 overall draft pick and the most salary-cap space in the NFL. How far did they go with those resources? Here’s a look at where they stand after the draft:
What pick revealed the most about Ryan Poles’ thought process?
South Carolina defensive tackle Zacch Pickens in the third round at No. 64 overall. Pickens is far from polished, but it was evident in Poles’ comments that he’s confident taking hyper-athletic players and trusting his coaching staff to refine them. He also showed how detailed and analytics-driven the personnel department is by pointing out that Pickens’ bone density indicates he can continue to grow.
