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Here’s what it might look like if the Bears trade up from 10
The Chicago Bears will be adding to their roster via the 2025 NFL Draft in just a few days, and there are plenty of ways that things could break for the Bears. The 10th pick of the draft may not have a lot of elite options, but it does make it interesting. Is it best for the Bears to stick and pick at 10? Finding a trade partner to trade back may be challenging, but finding a partner to trade up with shouldn’t be too hard.
How would their draft look if the Bears traded up in round one? Here’s how that scenario plays out.
Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles make the decision that they need an elite running back, and they simply don’t expect Jeanty to fall to 10. There should be a quality running back available to them at 39, but the Bears don’t want quality; they want a star, and they expect Jeanty to be just that.
To make this happen, the Chicago Bears had to trade the 10th and 41st picks in the draft. They received the 5th pick and the 107th pick. How did we get to this trade? The 10th and 41st picks have a combined value of 1790. The 5th and 107th picks have a combined value of 1780. Bears pay a slight overpay of 10 points, which is more than reasonable in a buyer’s market.
The Bears love what Savaiinaea can bring to the table. He was a tackle at Arizona, but may be better suited to play inside at the NFL level. But he’s a durable player who rarely gets penalized and has the type of mentality that Ben Johnson would love. He has solid tape and has room for growth, where he projects as a quality NFL starter.
After two offensive picks, one of which required trading away a second rounder to get him, the Bears need to make sure they add something to Dennis Allen’s defense and are thrilled that Sawyer is sitting here at 72. The Bears need more depth at Edge, and Sawyer is the type of player that may not have the highest ceiling, but he also has a very high floor and should be able to step in and contribute as a rookie right away. He may not be an elite pass rusher, but Sawyer has a nose for the football and the knack for making big plays.
Can’t you see the press conference now, “A great kicker is a weapon where you are in a position to score points the moment you cross midfield.”
I’m kidding. But when you saw this name, I’m guessing you either laughed or got angry; either way, mission accomplished.
