The draft is always about players fulfilling their dreams and getting jobs as future NFL players. While new players are added, it can hurt or help some of the current players on the roster.
Which Chicago Bears players who were not drafted this weekend are the biggest winners because of the draft?
1. Caleb Williams
This year is all about getting Caleb Williams the support he needs. They did that in free agency and then doubled down in the draft. Colston Loveland felt like enough for the skill players, but they added Luther Burden as well. With another day, two offensive linemen in the room, the depth looks much better. There are no excuses for Caleb Williams.
2. Braxton Jones
The Chicago Bears were rumored to be in on one of Will Campbell, Armand Membou, or Kelvin Banks. Any of those players going at pick 10 would have meant that the time Braxton Jones has left on the Bears is limited. However, with all three gone by pick nine, the team could be in a spot to start Jones next season if he is healthy in time.
3. Dominique Robinson
The Chicago Bears need an edge rusher, if anything, to push Dominique Robinson out of the rotation. Robinson seems to keep coming back and making the team, even when you think he is done. The Bears may add this summer, but right now, he is likely going to make it again.
4. Roschon Johnson
The Bears have the speed of D’Andre Swift and the power of Roschon Johnson, but you could argue they looked to replace both in the draft. The board did not break that way, and while they drafted another power back in round seven, it is hard to see the rookie beat out Johnson, who may get a chance for legitimate carries in year three.