Almost two years ago, I wrote a piece checking on whether or not Ryan Pace was actually delivering in the draft. It was not a comprehensive piece by any stretch of the imagination, but it did start to frame the question of whether or not some of the Bears’ woes at the time (which have continued) are linked to how well the GM does at drafting players. Since then, as part of another project, I have done a much deeper dive into understanding what is and is not reasonable to expect when it comes to drafted players.
Fact Check Update: Windy City Drafts
