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2017 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears seven-round mock draft

By Carlos Nazario

Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jamal Adams
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The Bears are a team entrenched in their traditional ways. They are an old-school team in a new-school league. Many don’t see them taking a safety as high as three because it just isn’t done. Teams can get safety help later in the draft, or they can convert other defensive players into safeties.

Well, that kind of thinking hasn’t worked out for the Bears. They have just one safety make the Pro Bowl in the past 11 seasons (Mike Brown). I think it’s time for them to do something different since doing the same thing results in nothing.

Adams is a special player. Barring injuries, I see him playing over a decade and receiving not only Pro Bowl berths but also All-Pro selections.

Adams is a natural-born leader. He doesn’t just talk the talk, he goes out and does what he needs to do to get the job done. Lance Zierlein described Adams’ demeanor (via CSN Chicago):

"Interchangeable safety with a sheriff’s mentality. Adams is a physical tone-setter who should thrive near the line of scrimmage or in a robber role. Should be a commanding presence in the locker room early on and his do-as-I-do play demeanor could be the catalyst for turning a struggling defense around quickly."

The Bears need a culture change in the locker room. There are too many players who are in there solely because of a paycheck. Yes, I know they’re all there for a check, but the best players are there for more than just that — they want to be known as great players. Adams is that type of guy. He works to become the best possible player.

Additionally, Adams installs fear back into Bears’ opponents. He is a hard hitter who can separate the ball from the ball carrier. He recorded five interceptions and two fumble recoveries in the last two seasons. The Bears need to cause turnovers (they ranked last in that last year). Opponents need to know they are in for a rough game when they play the Bears.

Oh, and by the way, with Adams’ high motor, hard-hitting game, he committed ZERO penalties in 2016. The Chicago Bears need this man on their roster.

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