Bears trade down twice in latest mock draft
Creating content for our weekly mock drafts feels like taking a dip into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse (MCU). In the MCU’s Multiverse, characters might look the same but differ slightly from one mirroring universe to the next. So, Spider-Man is a good guy in one universe but an evil villain in another realm.
Each new mock draft resembles the previous week’s version. Yet, there are slight alterations, with similar players finding themselves traded and transported to other organizations, creating alternate variations in the ”NFL Universe.”
So, “what if ” the Bears trade down twice? How about the Broncos moving up ten spots? The options seem endless, so enjoy this week’s new “alternate” mock draft.
1. New England Patriots: QB – Caleb Williams, USC
It’s possible Chicago Bears general manager, Ryan Poles, passes on another highly rated quarterback, trading down to acquire more draft capital and talented prospects.
The Bears could move the first overall pick to the Patriots for a significant haul. Chicago would then acquire New England’s third pick in the first round; 68th pick (3rd); 139th pick (4th); plus 2025’s first and second round picks, too.
Currently, New England possesses approximately 68 million in cap space and might surmise they could acquire enough free agents to make up for the loss in draft picks. Plus, with an experienced team supporting a rookie quarterback, the goal of reaching the playoffs may seem realistic.
2. Washington Commanders: QB – Drake Maye, North Carolina
Taking a talented signal caller with franchise potential might be the shift in the direction new ownership in Washington pursues. Maye checks off a lot of boxes, possessing the requisite NFL size (6’4” – 230 lbs), solid accuracy (career 64.9 percent), and a touchdown/interception ratio of 63 to 16.
3. Atlanta Falcons : QB – Jayden Daniels, LSU
Arguably, many pundits believe the Falcons lacked competent and consistent quarterback play last season. Atlanta may seize an opportunity to move up in the draft and possibly take Daniels, an extremely athletic and dynamic signal caller.
In order to select Daniels, Atlanta might offer Chicago its eighth overall pick (1st), followed by its 74th (3rd) and 145th (5th). The Falcons finalize this potential trade by including their 2025 first and third-round spots. Pairing Daniels with Atlanta’s explosive skill players (Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London) could make them immediately dangerous in a wide-open NFC South division.
4. Arizona Cardinals: WR – Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
Should the aforementioned scenarios occur, Arizona would likely breathe a sigh of relief if Atlanta slid into the third spot and chose a quarterback (Daniels). The Falcons’ trade with the Bears essentially removed the possibility of Chicago selecting Harrison with the third pick. By targeting Marvin Harrison, an elite can’t-miss prospect, and pairing him with Murray, the Cardinals could expedite their designs to be Super Bowl-worthy. A tremendous downfield weapon, Harrison averaged 16.9 yard per catch on 155 career receptions with 31 receiving scores.
5. Los Angeles Chargers: TE – Brock Bowers, Georgia
Bowers is a matchup conundrum for most defensive coordinators attempting to curtail his effectiveness on the field. An athletic pass catcher, he can also align anywhere on the field, leveraging his size against smaller pass defenders. Los Angeles is in an enviable position to possibly choose a prospect that is as difficult a matchup as any player in this draft class.
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