Bears target QB, EDGE in Daniel Jeremiah’s first 2024 mock draft
The Chicago Bears are the middle of an important off-season that features some big decisions. There’s none more important than what to do at quarterback — stick with Justin Fields or draft his replacement.
The Bears have two top-10 picks in the 2024 NFL draft, after trading the top pick to the Carolina Panthers last off season. For the second consecutive season, Chicago has the No. 1 pick (thanks to the Panthers) and their own No. 9 selection.
NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah released his first 2024 NFL mock draft, where he has the Bears addressing two premium positions with those two first-round selections. General manager Ryan Poles elects to move on from quarterback Justin Fields and pairs a young, power edge rusher with Pro Bowler Montez Sweat.
Round 1, Pick 1: QB Caleb Williams, USC
The Bears have an important decision to make at quarterback this off season — stick with Justin Fields or draft a rookie (most likely USC’s Caleb Williams) at first overall. For Jeremiah, the decision is simple: You start over with Williams, the most talented quarterback in this draft class.
Here’s what Jeremiah had to say:
We’ve seen Justin Fields continue to improve, but I still believe GM Ryan Poles’ decision at No. 1 overall will be an easy one. The Bears select Williams, the most talented quarterback in the class.
Round 1, Pick 9: EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State
If Chicago stays put at No. 1, they’re drafting a quarterback. So that leaves plenty of options for their second top-10 selection. Edge rusher is certainly a position that needs to be addressed. Montez Sweat emerged as a stud pass rusher for the Bears — earning his first Pro Bowl nod — and Jeremiah has Chicago pairing a talented edge rusher in Florida State’s Jared Verse with Sweat.
Here’s what Jeremiah had to say:
The Bears pair Caleb Williams with Verse, who’s the best power rusher in the draft. He’ll be a great complement to Montez Sweat.
