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Chicago Bears Biggest Draft Needs

By Bryan Dietzler

Nov 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates in the end zone after throwing his second touchdown of the first quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates in the end zone after throwing his second touchdown of the first quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; USC Trojans offensive tackle Chad Wheeler (72) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the game at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; USC Trojans offensive tackle Chad Wheeler (72) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the game at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Tackle

Quite frankly, Charles Leno Jr. looks like a decent left tackle and while he is solid, he is not spectacular.  But good left tackles are hard to come by.  They need to be developed.  What the Bears really need is a decent right tackle to help them improve their offensive line.  The line was a shambles this season due to injury so some starting power or at least some depth could help.

The 2017 NFL Draft will have several promising prospects at the tackle position.  There are a few that grade out to second to third rounders and the Bears might be interested in one of them.  While Chicago could use a strong right tackle, they may choose to try to upgrade the left tackle position.  But, they might be ok with Leno Jr. for at least one more season.

Picking a tackle could be a bit of a stretch but the Bears need some additional depth on their offensive line.  It’s worth at least looking at some guys to see who is available.

The most promising tackle prospects that are rated as second/third rounders right now include:

Taylor Moton-Western Michigan

Roderick Johnson-Florida State

Mike McGlinchey-Notre Dame

Chad Wheeler-USC

Dion Dawkins-Temple

Adam Bisnowaty-Pittsburgh

Connor McDermott-UCLA

Avery Gennesy-Texas A&M

J.J. Dielman-Utah

Chicago’s offensive line is stronger than it looks.   There is depth but a little bit more punch at right tackle would help.  Perhaps they would even want some depth at the left tackle position.  They are set at both guard positions (when health permits) and have some strong players at center.  But the tackles could use some work.

Will Chicago do something about that in the next year’s draft?

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