Bears just drafted their Sam LaPorta with the No. 10 pick

Taking a page out of the Detroit Lions' playbook has been the theme of the Chicago Bears' offseason.

It began in January when the Chicago Bears wasted no time in hiring former Lions' offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be their next head coach. It continued when Johnson rounded out his coaching staff, hiring Antwaan Randle El and J.T. Barrett away from the Lions' organization. Realizing the emphasis the Lions had on their offensive line, Johnson and the Bears added three new starters to their offensive line by the time the first week of free agency had concluded.

The final part of that plan was just completed during the 2025 NFL Draft as the Bears found their version of Sam LaPorta. With the No. 10 pick in the draft, the Bears wasted no time in making the call to select Penn State tight end Colston Loveland. Once Ashton Jeanty came off the board, the Bears' selection of a tight end appeared to be the likely move.

Ben Johnson gets his playmaker, Bears select Colston Loveland.

With the Lions, Johnson's offenses were often in 12 personnel. Essentially, Johnson loves drawing up plays with two tight ends on the field. That would be the reason why, even after the selection of Loveland, there is no need to be concerned about Cole Kmet's role in the Bears' offense. The only surprising part about the selection was that the Bears had Loveland ahead of Tyler Warren, who was also on the board when the Bears were on the clock.

The selection of Loveland should be all the confirmation that Bears fans need. Ben Johnson's vision is now the priority for the Bears' organization. Despite a question at left tackle and the need for another edge rusher, the Bears' selection of Loveland gives Johnson another playmaker on offense.