CONTEMPLATING: Should I trade up or back? Chicago Bears Insider Confirms Likely Outcome At Number 9.

The Chicago Bears appear to be a difficult squad to nail down beyond the first pick. They also have the ninth pick later in the first round. While they could easily stand pat and simply grab the top player on their board, it is becoming certain as the NFL draft approaches that GM Ryan Poles will not do so. Chicago is likely to make a move. Surprisingly, individuals are unsure on which direction to go. The logical plan is to return, seeking to obtain additional picks to supplement their present four. On the other hand, there is some speculation that Poles may move up if the right player gets within striking reach. In this situation, the most likely candidate is Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

Adam Hoge of CHGO spoke to ESPN insider Courtney Cronin about this situation. From her perspective, it doesn’t sound like the Bears have any plans to move up. There is a far stronger likelihood that if the board falls the right way, Poles will look to move down.

This is not surprising. Poles has never had fewer than ten picks in a draft, so the idea of him being satisfied with four never seemed plausible. The only unknown is whether he can locate a trading partner who will provide him with a satisfactory return.

The Chicago Bears should have several suitors.

And for various reasons. Denver and Las Vegas might be interested in a quarterback. New Orleans may seek offensive tackle assistance. Indianapolis and Jacksonville both require offensive playmakers at wide receiver or tight end. Much of this is dependent on the offers and the distance Poles are prepared to travel back. The odds are it won’t be much higher than the mid-teens. He’ll still want a good position to get a top player on his board. Most likely a pass rusher or offensive lineman in that area.

This is why the Chicago Bears are still a hot topic of discussion. Nobody knows what they’ll do, and the choices are boundless. Everything is determined by Poles’ comfort level as he moves down. If he believes some of the alternatives at #9 are too difficult to pass up, he should stay put and take them. Chicago has nine selections in next year’s draft. They can afford to make a limited number of picks in one year, especially if two of them are potential blue-chip prospects. Nonetheless, everything indicates to trading down.

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