I’d be surprised to see McCarthy go in the top 5. First mock I’ve seen him in the top 15.
***2024 NFL Draft***
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Lot of chatter that the league is way higher on him than the public or pundits
I’ve said this a lot but I’d trade fields for a 2nd round (maybe 1st?) pick. I trade the 1st pick to the patriots for the 3rd overall pick and atleast a second round pick (and more?). With the 3rd pick, grab Marvin Harrison jr. with the 9th pick grab the best o linemen. With the multiple second round picks, grab more OL and DL. Sign baker mayfield to a one year deal with an option for a second. That team might compete….
Fields isn’t the answer and (hot take)…. Neither is Williams.
I see a lot of mock drafts with Bears going with DE as their second 1st round pick. Agree with your approach of loading up on offense. I am a big believer a bad/mediocre team can win more games if they are above average on one side of the ball. Would love the Bears to go:
Rd1 (Trade Down): Harrison
Rd1: OT
Rd2: (Fields Trade): Best OL
Rd 3: WR
I also wouldn't be adverse to trading down a couple times. Harrison might be generational, but if JJ McCarthy is rising, some team might be willing to jump into the top 5 to draft him.
In the end the Bears overall #1 pick could generate them 5-6 draft picks. I would prefer that to betting on Williams being the next Mahomes.
I'm a Packers fan.... but if I were the Bears GM... I think the smart play is to just keep Fields and trade away the 1st pick for a bunch of draft picks. I think Caleb Williams is just another Fields. No difference IMO. In fact, Fields might be better IMO. Williams could just be another Bryce Young.
But I think the Bears will draft Williams with the 1st pick, and then get what they can for Fields. And it's hard to argue with that honestly. The fans aren't thrilled with Fields, they want to go in a different direction. And if you pass on Williams and he turns out to be an elite NFL QB... you're done for as GM, and the Bears might not recover from that for a LONG time. The risk of passing on Williams might be too big.
As for the Packers.... we need DB's.... mostly safeties, but a corner would be good too. I think they would love to get Dejean (and play him at safety) in the first round if he falls that far, but probably doubtful. My dream would be Dejean in rd 1, and Tampa in rd 2. We also need a LB IMO because I don't think they will bring back Devondre Campbell. After that, need OL and probably a RB at some point because I don't think they bring back AJ Dillon.
But I think the Bears will draft Williams with the 1st pick, and then get what they can for Fields. And it's hard to argue with that honestly. The fans aren't thrilled with Fields, they want to go in a different direction. And if you pass on Williams and he turns out to be an elite NFL QB... you're done for as GM, and the Bears might not recover from that for a LONG time. The risk of passing on Williams might be too big.
As for the Packers.... we need DB's.... mostly safeties, but a corner would be good too. I think they would love to get Dejean (and play him at safety) in the first round if he falls that far, but probably doubtful. My dream would be Dejean in rd 1, and Tampa in rd 2. We also need a LB IMO because I don't think they will bring back Devondre Campbell. After that, need OL and probably a RB at some point because I don't think they bring back AJ Dillon.
Would be such a dumb move. The Bears OL is pure garbage. And they're historically terrible at evaluating QB talent. Why on earth they wouldn't trade down and stock up on picks to address the OL is both baffling and the most Chicago Bears thing ever.
demoncore1031
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They can draft Williams #1, a tackle at #9, and a good WR in round 2. This draft will be loaded with WR talent... They will probably get a 2nd rounder for Fields also. I don't think I would take an expensive veteran that hasn't been great the last 2 years over a high ceiling rookie that I won't have to pay a lot for 4 years.
I don’t believe Williams is any better than what you would get out of fields… or some medium salaried vet like baker. To me Williams and fields are not the answer. If penix was there at the top of the second (which some are projecting), I feel like that would be a better choice.
The Bears have a ton of cap room, so they can address the line through FA. They drafted a tackle in the first round last year who played pretty well.
Would be surprised to see the Vikes use the #11 pick on a safety. Harrison Smith was taken at #29, however.
Looks like the talking heads are catching up. A lot mock drafts have McCarthy climbing in the top ten.
