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Re-Grading Chicago Bears 2012 NFL Draft

By Parker Hurley

Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2014; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery addresses the media after his services with the team were terminated at Halas Hall. The Bears also dismissed head coach Marc Trestman (not pictured). Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2014; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery addresses the media after his services with the team were terminated at Halas Hall. The Bears also dismissed head coach Marc Trestman (not pictured). Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Brandon Marshall via trade

In a wild turn of events, the Carolina Panthers traded their third round pick for Greg Olsen. With that third round pick, the Bears traded the Miami Dolphins for Brandon Marshall. So in theory, they traded Greg Olsen for Brandon Marshall.

In most cases Brandon Marshall for a third round pick is a bargain. However, in losing Olsen, the Panther won the overall trade. Olsen is still playing for the Panthers and still giving quality production. Meanwhile, the Bears traded Marshall for a seventh round pick in 2015. It was a nice move in a vacuum, but will not affect the overall grade much.

3. Brandon Hardin, S, Oregon State

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Hardin had a rough career. In the preseason of his rookie season, Hardin suffered a neck injury, causing him to miss the entire season. He bounced back and played in four preseason games in 2013. Unfortunately, he broke his scapula in the final preseason game and was eventually waived. Hardin signed with the Jets in 2014 but did not make the team. His career ended without ever seeing an NFL field.

4. Evan Rodriguez, TE, Temple

Rodriguez started in five games a rookie. He caught four passes that year, for 21 yards. Unfortunately, those are the only four passes he had ever caught.

With new head coach Marc Trestman the Bears changed their offensive identity and decided Rodriguez was not a part of that. They likely made the right decision, as Rodriguez bounced around to three different teams over the next two seasons before spending 2016 on an Indoor Football team.

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