Chicago Bears: Veterans in danger following 2018 NFL Draft

Following the 2018 NFL Draft after the Chicago Bears filled several needs, there are already certain players in danger of not making the final roster.

Over the weekend, the Chicago Bears had arguably the best draft haul they have had in quite some time. Ryan Pace filled needs and gave his team at least three day-one impact players, if not more. Of course, all of this is on paper, but with the coaching staff in place, I am confident this will be the case.

It began when former Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith was selected with the no. 8 overall pick. The clear-cut number one linebacker in the entire draft class is obviously who people are most excited about — and they should be. Smith is great in every aspect of the game, with the only downside being his size.

Patrick Willis would have something to say about that.

The Bears not only got a force on defense, but one they can plug in right away on their offensive line as well in James Daniels out of Iowa. Having the ability to play multiple positions up front, and play them well, gave Matt Nagy another versatile big man in the trenches.

Pace went on to make picks at wide receiver, outside linebacker and defensive line while adding more talent via the undrafted free agent market. The competition will heat up in the next couple of months as we approach training camp, but already the writing may be on the wall for a few veterans.

Here are five current Bears who, after looking at this year’s rookie class, may already be in danger of losing out on a roster spot.