Why The Chicago Bears Should Treat The 2026 Draft Like 2022

The Chicago Bears head into somewhat uncharted territory this April. After three consecutive years of holding a pick in the top 10 of the draft, they will be sitting at #25 this year. It leaves people wondering how general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson should approach it. The team has a clear set of needs on their roster, going from left tackle to edge rusher, defensive tackle, and safety. They remain in the evaluation process, and it’s not yet clear how the board is likely to unfold on night one.