If the Chicago Bears are going to make a run at the playoffs this season, they will need a big contribution from their draft class. While nobody expects the rookies to carry the team, the young guys can’t be liabilities either. It always seems like whenever the Bears finally end long playoff droughts, it’s aided by prominent rookies. In 1977, it was tackle Ted Albrecht. In 2001, it was running back Anthony Thomas, and in 2018, it was linebacker Roquan Smith. There is no reason why this 2024 class can’t do something to help.