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Bears can go several ways in the NFL draft as they try to replicate their success last year
Ryan Poles said Chicago is open to moving up or back as the Bears try to repeat a draft that produced four key contributors.
- General manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears enter the upcoming draft with seven picks, beginning on Thursday, as the team aims to build upon their breakthrough season.
- Last year, Chicago's front office successfully drafted four key offensive contributors, including tight end Colston Loveland, receiver Luther Burden, offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo, and running back Kyle Monangai.
- Statistically, Loveland led the team with 58 receptions and 713 yards, while Monangai rushed for 783 yards; meanwhile, Trapilo played 14 games before suffering a knee injury.
- Defensively, the Bears face challenges after recording only 35 sacks last season, with Montez Sweat as the only player reaching double digits, and losing top safeties including All-Pro Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker in free agency.
- Assistant general manager Jeff King stated that while needs matter, the team prioritizes taking the "best football player." General manager Ryan Poles added that the organization remains "agile enough to make adjustments" if the draft board shifts.
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