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Re-Grading Chicago Bears 2009 NFL Draft

By Parker Hurley

Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts guard Lance Louis (60) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts guard Lance Louis (60) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Al Afalava, CB, Oregon State

Afalava started 13 games as a rookie but was cut the following season. He spent two more seasons in the NFL, on the Colts and Titans respectively before his career ended with 15 starts.

7. Lance Louis, G, San Diego State

Louis started 28 games for Bears over three seasons. He was not a strong asset, but given his draft status he was one of the few wins of this draft class

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7. Derek Kinder, WR, Pitt

A lot of Pitt skill players turn into solid NFL assets. Kinder was not one of them. He was cut from the Bears and did not find his way onto the practice squad either.

Grade: D-

In a microscope of 2009, getting Jay Cutler and Johnny Knox for Robert Ayers and a throw away is not bad. It is 2010 that makes the Cutler more of a debate. However, while they invested wisely in getting a quarterback with their 2009 first round pick, they lost out on a great chance with their second round pick. Even if they were not to take Unger they could have found better options than Gilbert and Melton. The rest of the draft would have been F worthy. It is the small hit on Cutler with a first round pick that keeps it from being an absolute failure.

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