The Chicago Bears made some big moves during the 2023 NFL Draft. With the 10th overall pick, they chose offensive tackle Darnell Wright, who stands at an imposing 6’5” and weighs 333 pounds (NBC Sports). Known for his strength and size, Wright has the potential to be a major contributor to the Bears’ offensive line.
However, it wasn’t just first-round picks that the Bears were focused on. General Manager Ryan Poles has several picks in the second and third rounds, and could be eyeing a number of players, including Jalen Carter (Sports Mockery). That being said, Poles may also have his sights set on making some trades. He dropped a heavy hint that the Bears could be making a move up in the draft (Yardbarker.com) and Glazer reported that the team almost traded their number one pick to the Texans (Bleacher Report).
Despite the drafts, the Bears didn’t escape criticism. Many were left wondering why the Bears passed on Jalen Carter at #9 overall. Poles gave an indirect but hardly subtle answer, indicating that he had concerns about Carter’s ability to stay healthy (Sports Mockery).
In the end, though, the Bears seemed satisfied with their picks. Poles got his “top tackle” in Wright (Windy City Gridiron), and the team had a live tracker of every pick that had been made (NBC Sports). While it remains to be seen what the future holds, the Bears are hoping that they have made the right choices for their team’s success.
