The 2023 NFL draft is right around the corner, where the Chicago Bears are gearing up to welcome a new crop of rookies to the fray.
There are plenty of storylines to monitor heading into the draft, including whether the Bears trade back for the second time in the first round, whether Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter falls to them at No. 9 and which position Chicago targets with their first selection.
General manager Ryan Poles will meet with the media after the end of each day of the draft to discuss the new additions. Poles let assistant GM Ian Cunningham, who could be a GM next season, take the floor for the Bears’ pre-draft press conference Tuesday afternoon.
Here are the main takeaways from Cunningham’s pre-draft press conference, which included Chicago’s approach to best player available, what they’re looking for in an offensive tackle and thoughts on Carter.