WCG’s lead draft analyst shares his redraft for the 2022 NFL Draft.

The general consensus is that it takes three years before one can analyze an NFL Draft pick and determine whether the selection was good or not.

For many different reasons — the NFL learning curve, working one’s way up the depth chart, etc. — it can take some prospects longer than others to get used to the NFL game. Likewise, some hot starters can end up getting figured out, making their careers more of a flash in the pan.

The 2022 NFL Draft class just saw its players...

For the second offseason in a row, the Chicago Bears have brought in a new offensive coaching staff, and head coach and offensive playcaller Ben Johnson will be tasked with turning this talent into a cohesive and effective unit. Since Johnson spent three years as the play caller in Detroit, today I’ll dig into his data to see what we can learn that might translate to Chicago. I will focus primarily on his play-calling tendencies and less on the effectiveness of the offense, as effectiveness will depend significantly on personnel, which will be entirely different in Chicago.

In Part One...

We all knew the offensive line had to be addressed this off-season. The question is, has Bears GM Ryan Poles done enough?

We all know Rome wasn’t built in a day. But did you know that it took approximately 2,000 years for the Great Wall of China to be built? One might say it takes longer to build proper protection than the dynasty that is being protected.

Ryan Poles took over as GM of the Chicago Bears in 2022 with Justin Fields as starting QB. In that season, his second year as a pro, Justin Fields tied Russell Wilson for...

Are the Bears any closer to finding a new home either in Arlington Heights or by the Lake

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After spending some time digesting the Bears’ draft class and assessing the roster, Aaron Leming gives his thoughts (and grades) on the team’s eight-player group.

Each year, the build-up to the draft is one of the more exciting aspects of the offseason. Analysts and fans spend months watching countless players, assessing fits, and dreaming of what could be. Then in three days, seven rounds fly by in the blink of an eye. The 2025 class was no different.

For the Chicago Bears, this offseason has been about change. It began with hiring a brand-new coaching staff. Then came free agency...

We close out our roundtable asking for your thoughts on Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles?

We’re wrapping up this five-part post-draft roundtable with your thoughts on the Chicago Bears' general manager.

Here’s today’s topic...

Did this draft change your opinion of Ryan Poles?

Jeff Berckes: Why would it? He’s pretty sound in his approach and clearly works with his coaching staff to acquire players they are excited to work with (did you see Randle El’s excitement after the Burden pick?!). I don’t think he’ll ever be Howie Roseman, but I do think he can be successful when paired with...

Taylor Doll talks with Rutgers running backs coach Damiere Shaw to give us the lowdown on rookie Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai

On her latest Making Monsters podcast on our 2nd City Gridiron channels, Taylor Doll is joined by Rutgers running backs coach Damiere Shaw to give us the lowdown on rookie Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai. Coach Shaw was one of Monangai’s mentors during his time with the program, and they discussed his development, his strengths as a runner, his fabulous ball security, and what led to his 2,500 rushing yards in the last two seasons.

“And...

Players released around the league, plus fallout from the draft

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Ben Johnson’s ability to unlock his new QB’s potential was a recent topic on NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk

The NFL offseason brings conversation of new expectations as each milestone is passed. The recent completion of the NFL Draft is no exception. Much was made of the contrasts between this year’s relatively lackluster QB class and last year’s star-studded class, which featured eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year winner Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and, of course, the Chicago Bears’ number one overall pick: Caleb Williams.

The conversation about the six quarterbacks selected in the first round of last year’s draft...

Topic number four of our Bears post-draft roundtable!

We’ve all had some time to reflect on the 2025 NFL Draft, so give us your answer to this question.

Which of their selections will have the biggest long-term impact for the Chicago Bears?

Jeff Berckes: Taking Colston Loveland is such a big swing, and if he reaches the heights you think he can, he’s a superstar tight end. That could change everything about how the offense is designed and operates. Exciting stuff.

Jacob Infante: I’ll go with Luther Burden III for this one. Coincidentally, I compared him to DJ Moore in...

For the second consecutive offseason, the Chicago Bears have brought in a new offensive coaching staff, and new head coach and offensive playcaller Ben Johnson will be tasked with turning Chicago’s talent into a cohesive and effective unit. Since Johnson spent three years as the play caller in Detroit, today I want to dig into his data to see what we can learn that might translate to Chicago. I am going to focus mostly on what his play calling tendencies were and less on how effective the offense was, because effectiveness will depend significantly on personnel, which will be entirely...

Will D’Andre Swift remain the main ball carrier for the Bears?

Ben Johnson is going to run the football.

There are plenty of unknowns about exactly what Ben Johnson plans to do with his offense this year. We can expect certain parallels with the offense he ran in Detroit, but at the end of the day, Johnson has stated multiple times that he wants to take elements from other successful NFL offenses and create an offense around the talent he has on his roster.

But the one thing that Johnson’s offense did in Detroit, and he has stated is important...