Chicago Bears: Adding a supporting cast for Andy Dalton in full mock draft

The Chicago Bears double down on the offensive line in the first two rounds

By understanding all of those dynamics, we can develop a better mock draft in the future. Actually, heck, let’s do a mini mock draft right now. Spontaneous Chicago Bears seven-round mock draft (using PFF mock draft simulator):

20th overall Christian Darrisaw (OT) Virginia Tech:

This draft pick worked out with the quarterbacks going early. I wanted to trade up, but with Rashod Bateman still available, I sat and waited until one of them was off the board before making a trade-up. Christian Darrisaw will slot right in at left tackle, and Charles Leno Jr will be released before we sign Darrisaw in this mock.

52nd overall Landon Dickerson (C) Alabama:

Many Chicago Bear fans love the UDFA center Sam Mustipher. I do as well. However, the only thing that was proved last season is that Cody Whitehair is a guard. We don’t exactly know what James Daniels is going to become. Mustipher found rhythm but did not exactly blow anybody out of the water.

I looked at a few trades, but none were appealing. A day one starter to batter against Mustipher in camp would do nicely. Besides, who says Landon Dickerson can’t play guard? He is 6’6″ and 325 pounds.

The Chicago Bears land a quarterback by trading up

The Chicago Bears’ first two draft picks are all about fixing the most significant problem the Chicago Bears have. You can’t ever improve a team all in one year. That leads us to the future while maintaining firepower.

65th overall Davis Mills (QB) Stanford:

It was time to get risky. This round also starts compensatory picks, so getting up high in the draft for a player was key. Drafting Davis Mills wasn’t a pick that should be ignored. A young talented quarterback to sit behind Andy Dalton and Nick Foles just in case is great. The offensive line should be ready to go. **Trade details** Jaguars received: 83, 228, and a single round five pick in 2022. Bears received: 65.

And in round Five, the San Francisco 49ers wanted to get up to 164. After looking over the board, there wasn’t anybody who stood out that I wished to draft over any other player. So instead, I took the 49ers 172nd and 180th overall selection. The 49ers took Trey Hill (OC) from Georgia, just in case you wanted to know.

172nd overall Bobby Brown III (DT) Texas A&M:

Choosing a player here was a tough spot for me. There were still too many late-day guys I would like to take and not enough to stand out. The value here was what made Bobby Brown III the pick.

180th overall Elerson Smith (EDGE) North Iowa:

Elerson Smith was likely the last value pick I was going to get from this mock draft. The Cleveland Browns offered up a trade that I will select to get a head start on my UDFA class and try and find a gem in the late-round at the skill positions. **Trade details** Browns receive 2021 204 and a 2023 seventh-rounder. Bears receive picks 211 and 257. With the extra picks, here are who I selected.

208th overall Jonathan Adams Jr (WR) Arkansas State
221st overall Whop Philyor (WR) Indiana
221st overall Darren Hall (CB) San Diego State
257th overall Matt Bushman (TE) BYU

This was a bonus mock draft I had not planned on doing, however, I will do one more before the draft starts on April 29, 2021. Do not miss it. Until then…Bear Down!