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Chicago Bears draft prospects: Wide receivers

By Carlos Nazario

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) catches a pass in front of Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Nick Watkins (21) in the first quarter in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Ohio State won 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) catches a pass in front of Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Nick Watkins (21) in the first quarter in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Ohio State won 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Chicago Bears‘ have questions at wide receiver. Alshon Jeffery is a star, but he cannot seem to stay on the field. There are options in the draft they could entertain.

The Chicago Bears have a big decision to make with their wide receiving corps. They have a rising star in Alshon Jeffery, but he has a history of not being able to recover quickly from injuries. Jeffery is a free agent, so will the Bears decide to re-sign him, or let him walk?

Of course, the Chicago Bears could decide to franchise Jeffery, and keep him for at least another season. He could get paid, then show the team he could be over his injury troubles enough to be rewarded with a multi-year, big bucks contract.

Jeffery is not the only question that needs to be answered. It seemed like the injury bug hit the entire unit in 2015. First round draft pick Kevin White did not step onto the field at all and Eddie Royal was in and out all season.

At the end of the season, Jay Cutler was looking at Marc Mariani, Josh Bellamy, Cameron Meredith and Deonte Thompson as his receivers. Those are not names that would strike fear into opponents.

The Chicago Bears will need to get some young receivers. They could ultimately decide to franchise Jeffery, and draft a receiver. If Jeffery continues with his medical problems, they have someone ready to start in 2017. If Jeffery wins and gets a big contract, then the Bears could have an incredibly talented trio on their hands.

There are some good, young receivers in the draft. Here are some that could be good options for the Chicago Bears:

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