5 Reasons the Bears Shouldn’t Draft O.J. Howard

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

There are 5 good reasons the Chicago Bears shouldn’t draft OJ Howard with the #3 pick in the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft.

Ryan Pace has done a good job at creating smokescreens.  So much so, the NFL mock draft world is starting to throw darts for possible picks by the Chicago Bears.  One of those darts lands on the OJ Howard pick.

Drafting OJ Howard with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft would be a very big mistake.

There is no doubt the Bears could benefit from a dominating tight end.  Drafting a tight end at #3, however, is a luxury the Bears can’t afford.  There are simply more flaws on the team than draft picks.  Here are five reasons the Chicago Bears shouldn’t draft OJ Howard with the #3 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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