Insider Warns Chicago Bears May Pass On EDGE In 1st Round — And Why He’s Right

The Chicago Bears haven’t yet begun setting their draft board. GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson still have free agents, both in-house and outside, to sort through. They also have to attend the scouting combine and pro days. No final decisions are ever made this early. That said, it isn’t difficult to at least gauge the direction the team is going. Based on this past season’s results, most agree the Bears’ needs center on four positions: edge rusher, left tackle, defensive tackle, and safety.