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Will Bears pick best player available?

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What is new Bears general manager Ryan Pace’s philosophy in terms of drafting for need or picking the best available player?

Kevin T.
Warwick, Rhode Island

Bears general manager Ryan Pace definitely believes in drafting the best player available. He made that clear Wednesday when he discussed the Bears’ draft preparations with the media. Acknowledging that the team did not fill all of its needs in free agency, he stressed that the Bears must still “be disciplined with taking the best player available and we’ll continue to do that.