With where the Bears appear to be headed, the NFL Draft serves an even greater purpose.
After releasing Kyle Fuller and giving Akiem Hicks the option to explore trades, it appears likely that the Bears could undergo a youth infusion in the very near future. With draft picks in the first three rounds for the first time since 2016, the 2021 NFL Draft serves as an important checkpoint for Chicago to turn things around and add some talented young studs to their roster.
Luckily, I was able to attend the virtual press conferences for both Auburn and Stanford on Thursday and had the chance to speak to some enticing draft prospects.