3 reasons it is fine that the Chicago Bears passed on Georgia DT Jalen Carter in the NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears had arguably the best player in the NFL Draft to take with the No. 9 pick.

Instead of taking a possible generational talent in Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, general manager Ryan Poles swapped draft slots with the Philadelphia Eagles so they could take Carter.

In return, Poles moved down one spot, took Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright, and picked up a future fourth-round selection.

Before Wright’s name was called, there was a moment when a portion of the Bears’ fandom was livid that the organization passed on Carter. Some woke up still upset.

The Chicago Bears passed up on Jalen Carter in the 2023 NFL Draft.

There is some solid reasoning for being a little frustrated that the Chicago Bears did not take Carter. He is a game-wrecker and a monster to block. He may one day end up in the Hall of Fame.

He is one of the few defensive tackles that projects to be a great three-technique tackle. That is the engine of head coach Matt Eberflus’ defense. It would make sense when the best prospect at such an important position falls into your lap to snatch him up and build the next great defense around him.

If Carter did not come with some much baggage and Ryan Poles passed on him, then it would make sense to still wake up angry.

The problem is that Carter came with more questions than answers and that is why it is okay that Poles went in a different direction.

There are three reasons why it is not the end of the world that Jalen Carter was not the Bears’ first-round pick.