Chicago Bears Draft: 3 mistakes to avoid in first round

What should the Chicago Bears do in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft? That is the question. More importantly, what mistakes should they avoid?

Ryan Pace and the Chicago Bears have some work to do this weekend, and if all goes according to plan, they will fill a few holes and look to be in great shape heading into training camp this summer. The 2018 NFL Draft presents a lot of intriguing prospects for the Bears, and even more intriguing are the potential scenarios the Bears could find themselves in if certain players fall.

Pace has a lot riding on this draft. He’s hit on some picks in the past, but others, not so much. I’m going to zone-in on this crucial first round at the moment.

I think there are obvious “don’ts” for the Bears in the first round. For example, they should not draft a wide receiver at no. 8 overall — nor should they draft one at all in the first round.

Secondly, of course they are not going to take a position like quarterback or tight end. I hate that I even have to mention that, but somewhere, there is some guy questioning “what if” a top quarterback falls to them at eight. Easy answer to that guy: Trade for one heck of a haul of picks.

Third, Pace is not going to make a severe reach. He knows that he’s made a lot of correct moves this offseason without significantly overpaying as he has in the past. He is known to do what it takes to land “his guy” if he’s convicted to do so. In this year’s draft, however, he’s not going to reach too far to get a guy in the first round. If the temptation is there, I guarantee we see a trade.

These are all fairly obvious. But, there have been plenty of rumblings about what the Bears should and shouldn’t do with their first-round selection, and some of them have me puzzled.

Allow me to address three burning topics — or, mistakes for Pace to avoid — I have noticed in the realm of Bears fans and media over the past month or so.