Hey everyone,
So, I’ve been wondering about what the Bears could potentially do to solve their issue at QB. While I don’t think Justin Fields is horrible, I don’t see him as a long-term starter in the NFL either. At least not in a traditional NFL offense, maybe more in the role of a Taysom Hill.
If we do get the first or second overall pick in the 2024 draft, I think we will most definitely select one of Caleb Williams or Drake Maye. Let’s say we dont, Carolina wins 3 or 4 games, we do too and we end up with picks #4 and #10 or something similar. We should probably target Marvin Harrison Jr. with our first pick, but could the second be used on a QB like Michael Penix Jr.? He’s having a fantastic season, one of the frontrunners for the Heisman, he’s accurate, has an NFL arm and could probably be molded into a solid pocket passer in most NFL schemes. The injuries are a concern, so I wouldn’t draft him SUPER high, but what’s your opinion on it? Or would you prefer any of the other QBs besides Williams or Maye?
MHJ will not be around at pick 4. He may not be around at pick 3. I think there’s a chance he’s the #2 overall, and that’s only because I think a QB desperate team will take a QB at #1.
If we have picks 4 and 10, we’re likely going to be taking someone like Olu Fashanu at #4 to help solidify the line and #10 will depend a lot on if we let JJ walk, who we pick up in FA, etc. It could be someone like Kool-aid McKinstry if we need a new CB to cover for JJ’s departure.
It’s worth noting there are still multiple sites mocking MHJ as the #1 overall, especially since CW has been softening with his more recent troubles. I am firmly in the camp that you take a player that will change your team, and the definitive player to do that in this draft will be MHJ.