The Chicago Bears weren’t short on surprises in the 2024 NFL draft. After grabbing their quarterback at #1 and a blue-chip weapon at #9, GM Ryan Poles decided to get a little crazy. Never was that clearer than when he used the 4th round pick from Philadelphia to select Iowa punter Tory Taylor. It was a shock to fans, many of whom felt pass rusher was a far greater need. However, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune later reported that Poles did it because there was no way Taylor would make it to the 5th round.