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Bears general manager Ryan Poles said he won't get “too cute” with his scouting of draft prospects. His foundation is in “old scouting.”.

They got to be able to play man, they got to be able to play match, they got to be able to play everything. You saw that in the Bears’ pursuit of Larry Ogunjobi in the first wave of free agency and then in their quick pivot to Justin Jones after Ogunjobi failed his physical. No. 1, you’ve got to win your one-on-one matchup, OK? And when they run zone away from you, you’ve got to be able to stay in the B gap. Man, you’ve got to finish and when you finish the right way at the line level and you play with that demeanor and that meanness, that’s the kind of guys we want to acquire. They have to be strong at the point of attack to be able to block. You’ve got to do a couple of things as a three-technique. What I think: In Darnell Mooney, the Bears have a receiver who fits what Poles is describing. “He’s got energy; he’s got toughness.” But they don’t have a starting-caliber right guard to play next to him. What Poles said: “I think it starts with the foundation of the offensive line and establishing that run game, which then leads to explosive plays. As of right now, Jenkins and Borom are the Bears’ starting right and left tackles, respectively. Defensive line needs that and the offensive line needs that. So that (nastiness) mentality is critical and is something we need to add.”

After a chaotic Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears find themselves in a peculiar situation with the needs they have going into Day 2.

That being said, there are still at least five remaining players after round one that the Chicago Bears could happily draft in Day 2. There were six total receivers taken in the first round, which was surprising. There was a lot of buzz around receivers in this draft, but it wasn’t due to their skill— though there’s certainly skill in this receiver class.

The Chicago Bears had to wait patiently as the first round of the NFL draft unfolded. On Friday, GM Ryan Poles and the Bears will jump into the mix.

The Bears are scheduled to go on the clock first with the No. 39 pick. Over the last five years, that selection has been made as early as 6:32 p.m. and as late as 6:47. The No. 48 pick has come in the 7:14-7:30 range. It will take more than this draft class to replenish the roster with talent and quality depth. That, in turn, added volume to this draft with folks around the league believing the later rounds will include some notable value picks. Nine teams made multiple selections Thursday with the Giants and Jets picking twice apiece in the top 10. The Titans quickly used the No. 18 pick to draft Burks. In a nutshell, Poles has plenty of intriguing options, particularly if he opts to address that need with his first selection at No. 39. He, too, has eye-catching quickness and a hunger to win plus a library of game film that is like a 32-ounce energy drink for talent evaluators. The Bears have plenty of holes to fill on their roster and for now own only six selections. But when cornerbacks Derek Stingley and Sauce Gardner went third and fourth, the board shifted in a way that allowed Schoen to wait on selecting an offensive tackle. Thirty-two players were drafted in the first round with Georgia pass rusher Travon Walker going No. 1 to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Minnesota Vikings picking Georgia safety Lewis Cine with the night’s final selection. The Lions jumped 20 spots to No. 12 to grab Williams.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles is ready to make his first NFL Draft pick on Friday. Who will it be?

Brugler’s take: Goedeke has only two years of playing experience on the offensive line and it shows at times, but he has outstanding play strength with enough lower-body fluidity to stay centered in his blocks. Brugler’s take: Rhyan is strong and balanced in both the run game and passing game, but he must play with quicker hands/feet and more efficient weight distribution for him to make it. Brugler’s take: Jackson is a twitched-up speed rusher with the upside to be disruptive in the NFL if he can develop his play strength and hand/power moves without sacrificing athleticism. He has the talent to grow into an NFL starter for a patient coaching staff. Brugler’s take: Metchie has only average size and speed, but he is a seasoned route runner who understands how to manipulate coverage and be a quarterback’s best friend. He has the talent level to provide immediate interior depth for an NFL team and compete for a starting job, projecting best at center. Brugler’s take: Watson is unpolished as a route runner and must improve his consistency at the catch point, but he is an intriguing size/speed athlete with the explosiveness to win vertically. Brugler’s take: Raimann is still developing his strength and technique, but he is a fluid, balanced athlete with the reactionary skills and awareness to match up against NFL speed. NFL coverage, but he has outstanding hands and reflexes with the detail-oriented mindset to grow into a three-level threat. Brugler’s take: Leal’s tape has more flash than sustained high-level impact, but he is immensely gifted with the strength potential and athletic traits ready to be developed. Brugler’s take: Pickens has a discount sticker on him after missing most of the 2021 season, but he is a graceful athlete with outstanding ball-tracking and 50-50 finishing skills. Brugler’s take: Mafe isn’t yet the sum of his parts and requires further schooling as a run defender, but he can get after the passer with natural explosion in his lower body, hips and hands.

There were some surprises who fell out of the 1st round on Thursday. Few were more prominent than Nakobe Dean. He played on the best defense in the entire ...

All that matters is he fits what the Chicago Bears want. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com spoke to an NFL scout that compared Dean to Jessie Tuggle, a five-time Pro Bowler for the Atlanta Falcons who was the same size. At 5’11, Dean is considered undersized for an NFL linebacker. He plays hard and displays lots of intelligence for the game. He finished with the second-most tackles (72), second-most sacks (6), most tackles for a loss (10.5), and third-most interceptions (2) on the team. There were some surprises who fell out of the 1st round on Thursday. Few were more prominent than Nakobe Dean. He played on the best defense in the entire country last season at Georgia and was arguably its best player.

Bears Senior WriterAs he prepares to conduct his first draft as Bears general manager Thursday through Saturday, Ryan Poles spoke to the media Tuesday at.

But I do like to use the numbers and the numbers on paper to confirm what I see and what we see.” A lot of that has to do with just watching tape, watching a lot of tape, and understanding that sometimes you’re taking a good football player. “I feel really confident at this point and it has a lot to do with the work of really everybody. “It’s going to be fun because we spend so much time watching this and just seeing how things play out,” Poles said. So, where is that pick located at in the draft and can I still get a quality player at that level as well? “There’s some good depth with the DBs. There’s a couple defensive linemen. So, really it’s just the volume and where the draft is deep at certain positions.” They also sent their seventh-round selection to the Texans in the Miller trade. The Bears have their own picks in Rounds 2, 3, 5 and 6. Sometimes it was a really tight race that just led to more conversation and for us to watch more tape.” I put [the results] on the screen and you could hear the oohs and aahs. “If I polled everyone and you had to raise your hand, sometimes you look around.

The 2022 NFL draft is upon us, so we're projecting what the Bears' 53-man roster would look like right now.

The Bears special teams will look a little different this season following the departure of punter Pat O’Donnell, who signed with the Packers in free agency. Jackson is getting a fresh start in Matt Eberflus’ defense, where the hope is he’ll get back to his playmaking form. The Bears added Morrow in free agency to serve as a starter. With the transition to a 4-3 defense, there’s a greater emphasis on linebacker. The interior of the defensive line isn’t as strong as the edge, but there’s plenty of depth at the position. There are plenty of questions along the offensive line, including whether Teven Jenkins and Larry Borom factor in as tackles, as well as a right guard vacancy needing to be filled.

In the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears should go up and get one of these can't-miss players.

39, the Bears hold the seventh pick in the second round. After Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears should be feeling pretty good about themselves. Like every year, there were surprises, and not just within the picks.

While the Bears do not know exactly who they will be taking, it is nice to know that they just have to wait for six, and 15 picks respectively to make their ...

The game is won in the trenches. This is the meat and potatoes outcome. While the Bears do not know exactly who they will be taking, it is nice to know that they just have to wait for six, and 15 picks respectively to make their first two picks.

Bears GM Ryan Poles made it to Round 2 of the NFL Draft without committing the huge gaffe. This would have been trying to away draft picks to get into Round ...

These could also be the reason players are in Round 2 who some believe have Round 1 talent. A team in its first year can take players like this later in the draft and count on their coaches to bring them around. The Bears need to be extremely careful with these players remaining who have injuries attached. Especially in Year 1 of a rebuild, the greatest need is laying a foundation and not a particular player or two at a position. They need to realize in the trade market his value will be lower and they shouldn't be so attached to him that they can't take a fourth-round pick for him if there is a team with cap space and wants an effective pass rusher. The likelihood is the Bears won't get much in terms of a trade offer because teams might think they could get Quinn if he is cut after June 1. If the player staring them in the face on the board is a ridiculously good edge rusher and the drop off is great to a need position player like receiver, cornerback or offensive line, take the edge rusher. There are players who could come up on Day 2 and Poles doesn't need to get into the same problems Pace did by taking players who might have issues. The Bears are in a position now where they should get the best undrafted free agents because agents know they have plenty of open roster spots and even starting spots. But a team without picks and with plenty of open roster spots does not need to move up in Round 2 any more than they did in Round 1. If Michigan's David Ojabo or Penn State's Arnold Ebiketie are still there for the Bears in Round 2 and they have those two graded far ahead of the players at need spots like cornerback, receiver and offensive line, then they shouldn't hesitate to take the talent. They've just made it through Round 1 without wasting later picks by moving up, there's no reason to move up into slots 33-38 of Round 2 the way they did last year when they traded up to draft tackle Teven Jenkins in Round 2.

While the Chicago Bears didn't have any first-round selections, they're finally on the clock in the second round with a pair of picks at 39th and 48th overall, ...

The wide receiver from Clemson is a big body 50/50 ball receiver. He’s a hard nose tackler and is very instinctive. The productive receiver from Purdue is a technician at route running. He was also MVP of the Senior Bowl. A big bodied defensive end who can kick inside and play three-tech. He can play all over the defensive line and still has room to grow. His ability to take on double teams and physically outmatch opposing lineman is special. The middle linebacker is a little undersized but doesn’t play like it. Dean was dominant in the middle of Georgia’s defense. A corner out of Washington with long arms and knows how to anticipate and jump routes. A 6’3 210lb DAWG at the position. The Bears have some pressing needs at wide receiver, offensive line, cornerback, linebacker and defensive line.

Chad Reuter has been a mainstay of NFL.com for years. He is one of their most respected draft experts. He delivered his draft grades after Thursday night with a ...

If Fields ends up working out for the Bears, nobody will remember them having no 1st round pick in this draft. The Chicago Bears were absent from the 1st round action of the NFL draft for the third time since 2019. Sure, question marks remain with him, but it’s still infinitely preferable having him to needing a QB going into this weekend. Fields has a chance to be a very good starting quarterback if new GM Ryan Poles surrounds him with better talent.” Some teams got universal praise this year, like the Baltimore Ravens, while others got hammered for their decision, like the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. He delivered his draft grades after Thursday night with a surprise twist.

With the draft kicking off Thursday night, we take a final look at who NFL analysts are predicting the Bears will select with their two second-round picks ...

Comment: The Bears need a field-stretcher opposite new No. 1 Darnell Mooney with Allen Robinson gone. Ryan Poles will feel comfortable taking a size and speed freak in the form of Cincinnati's Alec Pierce to provide a go-to threat for second-year quarterback Justin Fields. The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2021 finished last season with 75 tackles, 18.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions and three forced fumbles. While he missed most of the past season with a torn ACL, the lanky receiver has natural hands and excellent body control. 47. Commanders (from Colts) 48. BEARS (from Chargers) 46. Lions (from Vikings) 42. Colts (from Commanders) 38. Jets (from Panthers) 34. Vikings (from Lions) 35. Titans (from Jets) The only three who were selected in Round 1 were Penn State receiver Jahan Dotson by the Commanders at No. 16, Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam by the Bills at No. 23 and Tulsa tackle Tyler Smith by the Cowboys at No. 24.

The Chicago Bears have three NFC North Division rivals. They are all trying to improve their chances in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Here is a grade for each team’s first-round as a whole: It is going to be fun to see how each of these moves pans out for each of them. It will all start for them on Friday when they have two picks in the second round.

The Bears didn't have a first-round pick, but they have three selections on Day 2. Here's a look at Chicago's biggest needs.

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If the Chicago Bears are going to draft offense it will be a wide receiver or offensive line. However, if they draft defense it could be anything from defensive ...

The projection has him slipping, but in seeing Cole Strange go round one it is not too high to bet on Salyer as a right guard option. Still, Goedeke is the teammate of Raimann who is going underrated. Another name that could be considered here is Jalen Tolbert, however, the ESPN draft analyzer projected him to be at pick 71. With that in mind, this exercise will rank players from each position who should be in the top 16 options. Pickens has shown WR1 upside but has injury concerns and Skyy Moore may be the most well-rounded, but also has the lowest ceiling due to his size. The Chicago Bears have two picks in round two with one coming 39th and the other coming 48th.

Should Chicago Bears avoid Nakobe Dean? With Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean falling down draft boards there are questions about why.

He is seven pounds lighter and an inch shorter than Roquan Smith. Dean also has short arms. This is obviously concerning and answers many questions about why he is around. Dean is dealing with multiple injury questions and some teams have decided that he is not worth the risk.

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Currently those are slated to be at picks 39, 48 and 71, but general manager Ryan Poles might have a trade or two up his sleeve. After we get a chance to edit the show we’ll break up some individual prospect video breakdowns and put them on our 2nd City Gridiron YouTube Channel, and we’ll also have some stuff on that channel on Saturday too, so subscribe to us so you never miss a thing. During this evening’s livestream we’ll have a Bearscentric take on the two rounds, we’ll be recording the individual podcasts after each Bears selection, and we’ll also be doing some Xs & Os film breakdown of the newest Bears.

After failing to hear his name called in the first round, former UW cornerback Kyler Gordon was picked by the Chicago Bears with the No.

He plays with an alpha demeanor and hitting is definitely part of his overall package. His blend of play strength and explosive burst affects the passing game from press, off-man and zone coverages. Gordon emerged in his first full season as a starter in 2021 — earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors while producing 46 tackles, seven pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 12 games. In a scouting report on NFL.com, analyst Lance Zierleign described the Mukilteo native and Archbishop Murphy product as a “cornerback who comes with an elite, high-performance engine but a GPS still in the process of loading. In four seasons and 33 career games in Seattle, the 6-foot, 200-pound torpedo compiled 98 tackles with 14 passes defended, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. “In football you’re honestly moving all the time, so I’m not really worried about the speed. Gordon was the second Husky corner off the board this week, trailing Trent McDuffie — who went to Kansas City with the No. 21 overall pick. I just knew in my heart that there was something about him.” I know it sounds kind of stupid, but I had a vision as well. Riddick added: “He will put his hat on the football, force it out. He picked up kung fu at age four and dance a year later. Really good finishing skills.”

The Bears picked Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon with the 39th pick.

His size (6-foot-1, 204 pounds), flexibility and physicality make him a solid addition to Chicago’s secondary, but the bigger topic might be the Bears’ decision to forego any offensive additions with their top two picks to aid quarterback Justin Fields in his second season. My take: Ryan Poles' first draft pick as Chicago’s general manager addresses a void in the secondary. The 2020 draft was turned into a virtual event because of COVID-19.

The Chicago Bears took Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon at pick no. 39 in the 2022 NFL Draft, and one particular stat of his is shocking.

When Gordon makes his read and reacts, he does so in a way that is convincing. Chicago’s cornerback room is now a whole lot better, thanks to Gordon’s presence. Gordon’s ability to deny his opposition the end zone is tremendous. He also tallied 2.0 tackles for a loss, proving he is not afraid to come up and help support the run stop. The Chicago Bears got someone who will be able to read the quarterback in a hurry, but make a move immediately once he understands where the ball is going. He has the ability to play in both press coverage or off.

The Bears have made their first second-round selection, Washington corner Kyler Gordon!

Kyler Gordon was drafted with pick 39 of round 2 in the 2022 draft class. He shows quickness and athleticism in his film, and he’s not afraid to come up and stick a ball carrier. What is your grade of the Bears’ pick of Kyler Gordon with pick 39?

The Chicago Bears have three Day 2 picks after using their first rounder to acquire Justin Fields last year.

Instant grade: A-minus Gordon can be a really good special teams player Year 1 and has no issue playing physical football. Instant grade: A-minus

Washington has been the cream of the crop over the past half-decade putting defensive backs into the NFL and they added a 2nd one in the last 24 hours as ...

Gordon’s game against Cal with McDuffie out injured was one of the most dominant games by a defensive back Washington has seen in some time as he finished with 10 tackles and 2 interceptions in an overtime victory. As a redshirt junior Gordon finally ascended and finished with PFF’s 6th highest season grade of any corner in the country to play at least 500 snaps. Still, he managed to earn all-conference honorable mention for his work as the gunner on the UW kick and punt teams. It took Gordon a little longer than expected to rise to the level of an early-round draft pick but he always appeared destined to get there eventually. He should have a chance to make an impact early on in his career. Corners have been flying off the boards early in the draft so it is not surprising to see Gordon go off the board here.

Onward. • Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields had a relatable reaction to his former Ohio State running mates going with back-to-back picks yesterday:.

As Jason Lieser ( Sun-Times) points out, the Bears did well in standing pat and not desperately trading into the first round. — Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation)April 29, 2022 But beware, there is a fine line separating patience and inactivity. — Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL)April 29, 2022 — Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL)April 29, 2022 And if you’ve been reading this space since free agency in March, I’ve been warning about the reality that played out last night going on two months. Throw in the six receivers who went off the board in Round 1 on Thursday, and suddenly an offseason that went from “you can get receiver help in so many different ways turned into “you better hope there is help available on the second or third days of the draft.” WHO COULD’VE PREDICTED THIS!? Albeit one that didn’t seem to go over well with the coach: When you see an artist’s live show multiple times and they are great each time (and for different reasons!), that is when you know you are in the presence of a great one. — Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8)April 29, 2022 — Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8)April 29, 2022 And the time before that in 2017.

Ryan Poles has made his first pick as Bears GM, and it's on the defensive side of the ball.

One of Gordon’s strengths is sure tackling, with a knack for stopping ball carriers before they reach the line to gain. The Bears are slated to pick next at No. 48, then again at 71, but there’s a chance Poles opts to trade down from one of those spots to add more draft capital. Gordon was named All Pac-12 First Team in 2021.

The Bears have a second 2nd-rounder in the books and it's another defensive back!

Jaquan Brisker is a SS prospect in the 2022 draft class. “Brisker continued to pick up elements of the defensive scheme and his play has steadily transformed from hesitant in 2019 to downright instinctive in 2021,” Zierlein added. They also have a second consecutive plug-and-play player in their secondary after getting corner Kyler Gordon at pick 39.

After drafting Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon at No. 39 in the second round, the Bears addressed their secondary again at No. 48, choosing Penn State ...

He played with a banged-up shoulder in 2021 so his 2020 tape is a clearer indicator of his run support acumen. "Athletic safety prospect whose versatility and toughness will endear him to coaches during the evaluation process. He has the versatility to become a moving chess piece in a variety of coverages and has the size and talent to match up with both "Y" and "F" tight ends.

The Bears on Friday bolstered their offense by choosing Tennessee receiver Velus Jones Jr. in the third round of the NFL Draft at No. 71 overall.

Jones enjoyed a breakout 2021 campaign, more than doubling his career totals with 62 receptions for 807 yards and seven touchdowns. In addition, he was named the SEC Co-Special teams Player of the Year after averaging 27.3 yards with one TD on 23 kickoff returns and 15.1 yards on 18 punt returns. Jones appeared in 61 games with 21 starts over six seasons at USC (2016-19) and Tennessee (2020-21). The 6-foot, 200-pounder caught 120 passes for 1,434 yards and 11 touchdowns.

After selecting Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker, the Chicago Bears beef up their receivers by selecting Velus Jones Jr. 71st overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Picks lower in the draft like this one are tougher to analyze at the moment of the pick. After three years at USC and two at Tennessee, Velus Jones Jr. had a nice end to his college career by catching 62 passes for 807 yards, and seven touchdowns. For Poles and Eberflus, that seems like a decent start to their career in Chicago after three picks.

Chicago's third-round pick is in, and it's finally on offense!

Velus Jones Jr. is a WR prospect in the 2022 draft class. Strengths: Good-sized, decently thick receiver who was used in an underneath, gadget-y type role and needs to be utilized in that way to be maximized at the NFL level. Will be a 25-year-old rookie. Won’t be a separator. Wins with suddenness and contact balance after the catch; great, and at times elite, in that area. GM Ryan Poles finally addressed the offense with the soon to be 25-year old Jones (6’0”, 204 pounds) who can flat out fly as his 4.31 forty yard dash can attest.

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While he develops as a wide receiver, he’ll immediately fill the gap left by Jakeem Grant as the starting kick and punt returner. Three-cone: — He’ll have a chance to play immediately on special teams and might find a role given the current uncertainty around the depth at safety. Three-cone: — Breakdown: Gordon is a versatile cornerback, having played both slot and outside corner for the Huskies. Gordon is a lockdown corner, not allowing a touchdown in 722 coverage snaps at Washington. Gordon was underrated, playing in the shadow of former teammate and 2022 21st overall pick Trent McDuffie. But Gordon was a borderline first-round pick, given his production and tremendous athleticism. Chicago had a slew of needs to address, including wide receiver, offensive line, cornerback and safety.

Jones played at Tennessee and USC and didn't have a ton of big production, topping out at 62 cathces, 807 yards and 7 TDs last season in Knoxville. He is 6'0” ...

The Bears passed over some highly regarded players at other positions to fill a hole.— Dan Pompei (@danpompei) April 30, 2022 Velus Jones Jr. is a WR prospect in the 2022 draft class. One special teams coordinator just told me Velus was his top returner in this class and he figured he'd be a Round 3 selection. Scouts I spoke with before the draft thought he'd be a fourth round pick. Just get him the ball and let him go." "Really sturdy and strong and explosive. He also returned two kick offs for touchdowns (one in 2019 at USC, one last season). He’s an older player who turns 25 in May, but he projects as a great deep threat. Aw he doesn’t play defense.— Kev (@Kev_WCG) https://t.co/TQECQMzOWP April 30, 2022 Welp. We got a WR— m (@downbadbears) April 30, 2022 Also a returner— Greg Gabriel (@greggabe) April 30, 2022 Really good athlete with great YAC ability who can return kicks very well.

Tennessee's Velus Jones was drafted at 71 overall by the Bears, who now have the player who ran the fourth-fastest time overall at the combine and ...

He never made more than 24 receptions until last year when he had 62 catches for 807 yards, averaging 13 yards and scored a career-high seven touchdowns. He transfered to Tennessee in 2020 after four years at USC and averaged 24.4 yards for 122 kick returns. At the scouting combine, Jones ran a 4.31-second 40-yard dash.

Ryan Poles made his first draft picks as Chicago Bears GM on Friday night, grabbing defensive backs Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker. He followed in Round 3 ...

“No,” he said. “Really sturdy and strong and explosive,” he said of Jones. “Like really, really, really fast. And I don’t know if we’re in that situation to do that.” Just get him the ball and let him go.” But he can also revert and you flip him back where he has enough speed and range and good enough eyes where he can go locate the ball and play the ball well.” The Bears entered this week’s draft with six selections and a boatload of roster needs. You can play him close to the line of scrimmage and he can come up and play the run and fit in there. Gordon’s 40-yard dash time of 4.52 seconds at the scouting combine in March may have been a significant moment on his pre-draft runway. “So I really feel like our whole group, and myself (included), we were disciplined in following the board.” He grew up participating in martial arts and all sorts of traveling competitive dance — from ballet to jazz to lyrical to hip-hop. Gordon played three seasons in the Pac-12 but only started as a junior at Washington in 2021. Waiting to address a glaring offensive need until 13 other receivers had been picked might not sit well with a segment of the Bears fan base.

Who drafted Velus Jones Jr. in the 2022 NFL Draft? Here's what the Chicago Bears should expect after taking the Tennessee football receiver.

Jones’ versatility should get his foot in the NFL door. Jones’ speed and his ability to play through contact make him an intriguing option for a creative offensive play-caller. He finished as the FBS active leader with 2,973 kick return yards in his career. And if there were any questions that he only has track speed, Jones was just as fast in game situations. But it’s also why he has value as a returner. Jones’ speed, elusiveness and acceleration make him a good fit as a slot receiver.

With one obvious wide receiver interest and another defensive lineman of interest gone in Round 2, the Bears chose Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon with ...

Brisker had five career interceptions, 14 pass breakups and 151 tackles for the Nittany Lions in three seasons. The pick came after coach Matt Eberflus noted how inexperienced the player he had at cornerback were at minicamp. With one obvious wide receiver interest and another defensive lineman of interest gone in Round 2, the Bears chose Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon with the 39th pick in the draft.

GM Ryan Poles believes that the three players the Bears drafted Friday—cornerback Kyler Gordon, safety Jaquan Brisker and receiver Velus Jones Jr. –will ...

He wants to win and he wants to be on a championship-caliber team, which again, that's what we're doing." "Yeah, because you can do different things with him," Poles said. "If they score, they're going to win and he undercuts it, picks it off." The cool thing about him, one of those attributes you look for in players is, 'Can you make big plays in big moments?' And he showed that over and over in his career, so we're excited about him. There's a lot we can do." "I know one of the cool things about him, people talk about him doing the ballet thing," Poles said. They're going to improve our team and the playmaking, they're going to improve our team in the locker room and the culture that we're trying to build. Some of those things are just not normal and he probably developed it from that background." "Really everything that you've heard myself and [coach] Matt [Eberflus] talk about the last few months, he has that in him," Poles said. "They're passionate about football," Poles said. There's been a lot of good players coming out of Washington, especially in that secondary, so we're pumped about that." "He's tough.