It seems like the Chicago Bears are not interested in being first on the clock in the 2023 NFL Draft. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears are “leaning toward” trading the first overall pick before the draft.
The sources close to the franchise told Schefter that the Bears had been approached by multiple teams in recent weeks, and it is becoming more likely they will trade the pick.
The Bears being willing to part ways with the valuable pick doesn’t come as a surprise. They are likely not interested in taking one of the highly-rated quarterbacks in the 2023 class, believing Justin Fields is the future of their franchise. By moving down, they can get more assets from teams that need a quarterback and still get one of the best prospects on other positions.
Alabama’s signal-caller Bryce Young is considered the favorite to No. 1 if another team acquires the pick. Georgia’s defensive tackle Jalen Carter and Alabama’s edge Will Anderson Jr. are considered the best non-QB players in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The list of quarterback-needy teams that might be interested in making a deal with the Chicago Bears includes the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. While both franchises have high picks, No. 2 and No. 4, respectively, they could be enticed to get the first pick in order to ensure they don’t miss out on their preferred selection.
