3 takeaways for the Chicago Bears from Daniel Jeremiah's Mock Draft 2.0

With the Chicago Bears' current draft position — pick No. 1 and No. 9 — there are plenty of different possibilities for what could happen come April 25 at the 2024 NFL Draft.

There's a lot of speculation as to what the Bears are going to do, yet, all that truly matters is what Ryan Poles ends up doing. Regardless of what anyone says, he is the one with the power. Though it's fun to put on the GM hat for a bit, it's all for fun.

Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears are in powerful seat at 2024 NFL Draft

Now, that's the case with most people who speculate on the Chicago Bears — or any NFL team for that matter. But, Daniel Jeremiah is more plugged in than the average NFL fan. Jeremiah is part of the NFL Network, and he's been around the league for years.

He's also a big name in the mock draft world, and it's because he's frequently accurate. Rarely do people predict a full NFL draft perfectly, but Daniel Jeremiah is usually a name that has a high hit rate.

Since he doesn't include trades in his mock drafts until the final one, however, it holds lower merit in terms of what will likely transpire during the draft.

It's incredibly rare for an NFL draft to have no trade-ups, so for Daniel Jeremiah's Mock Draft 2.0 to be completely accurate is unlikely. But what it can do is help give an idea of which players could be attached to which teams. It also gives a perspective to the NFL draft from someone who's not picking for any teams, yet, is connected to all in some way, shape, or form.

With the Chicago Bears having a lot of power in this NFL draft, what are they taking away from Daniel Jeremiah's Mock Draft 2.0?

Chicago Bears Takeaway No. 1: Caleb Williams is *almost* a for sure thing

At this point, it's just a matter of time before the Chicago Bears announce that Caleb Williams is their choice with the No. 1 pick — or so it seems.

Justin Fields' odds to play elsewhere are becoming more likely, and his dog is no longer following the Chicago Bears on Instagram. The horror! It must mean Justin Fields will be suiting up for a new team next year, and that's likely the move the Bears make.

All jokes aside, the Bears could keep Justin Fields and build around him, but it's not the smart move. Fields could certainly succeed elsewhere, but the logic behind the Bears taking Caleb Williams is there.

Williams is a special player, and when the Bears have the opportunity to draft a special player, they should do it. Now, if they like Drake Maye as much as they like Caleb Williams, I could see the Bears moving down to get Maye, but that almost feels like overthinking an easy choice.

By the time the Chicago Bears have to make their pick, Ryan Poles and the Bears will know which quarterback is their guy: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, or Justin Fields.

And by where things stand at this moment, most indications are pointing in Caleb Williams' direction.

Chicago Bears Takeaway No. 2: The Bears get their prototypical X receiver

A common philosophy in the NFL is the need for a big X receiver your quarterback can lob the ball to when all else fails. In DJ's Mock Draft 2.0, the Chicago Bears get that in Rome Odunze at pick No. 9.

In the modern NFL, the need for a true X receiver who's 6-foot-4 or taller is less of a need and more of a luxury. Among the top 20 receivers in the game determined by receiving yards, only four were 6-foot-4 or taller: Nico Collins (6'4"); Mike Evans (6'5"); Michael Pittman Jr. (6'4"); D.K. Metcalf (6'4").

The new desired receiver is one who stands 6'0" tall, who weighs around 200 pounds and runs incredible routes.

Rome Odunze, however, is one of the top receivers in this draft for a reason, and it's for reasons much more important than his height.

Regardless of who the Chicago Bears have at quarterback next season, Rome Odunze will be an incredible target for them to find success with. Odunze pairs well with D.J. Moore, and drafting Odunze allows Moore to line up in the slot more. With what D.J. Moore can do with the ball in his hands, having him become a true slot receiver — paired with a deep threat in Rome Odunze — could be really scary for opposing defensive coordinators.

Not only as a deep threat, but Odunze makes a quarterback's job easy by being successful frequently on contested catches. He plays the game with a confidence that makes an already strong receiver even stronger.

If the Bears are ready to pick at No. 9 and Rome Odunze is available, they better sprint to the podium.

Chicago Bears Takeaway No. 3: Bears could be 'perfect situation' for a rookie QB

When rookies are drafted, specifically with earlier picks of the NFL draft, the situation said quarterback is being drafted into is usually undesirable. Due to the nature of the draft, the teams who performed worst have the best picks.

In this year's draft, however, the No. 1 pick is owned by a team different than those who earned the pick. The Carolina Panthers, the owners of the worst record in football, had traded their 2024 first-round pick in a deal to the Bears the year before for the pick that turned into Bryce Young.

After losing D.J. Moore, as well, Bryce Young was drafted into a very poor situation, thus making his likelihood of success that much less likely. Had C.J. Stroud been drafted to the Panthers with the No. 1 pick, it's unlikely he wins Offensive Player of the Year.

Stroud is a better quarterback than Bryce Young, but Young is playing on All-Madden while Stroud is playing on Pro. The situation for Stroud is better, thus making his likelihood of success higher.

For the Chicago Bears, they could be a perfect situation for a No. 1 overall quarterback. Whether that be Caleb Williams or Drake Maye, if the Bears draft a QB No. 1, they're in a great situation to thrive immediately.

If Daniel Jeremiah is correct in his prediction in Mock Draft 2.0, Caleb Williams will be entering the NFL on a much higher foot than most No. 1 picks in NFL history.

It might not be the absolute best situation in the NFL, but it'd be hard to complain with D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, a potential free agent wide receiver, and Cole Kmet as your weapons entering the NFL as a No. 1 pick.

Those weapons are better than the weapons he had at USC, and he'd be paired with a defense much better than the one he had at USC.

All signs are pointing at Caleb Williams entering a highly positive environment if he's drafted by the Chicago Bears No. 1, followed by Rome Odunze at No. 9. That is ... if Daniel Jeremiah predicted this draft correctly.