The 2023 NFL draft is almost here, and we’re just days away from meeting the Chicago Bears’ 2023 rookie class.
After trading the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers for haul, Chicago has the ninth overall selection. There are several directions the Bears could go with the No. 9 pick, including staying put or trading back — again.
While it’s hard to predict what general manager Ryan Poles will do come draft time — especially in the first round — I have some warnings for Poles ahead of the draft.
Let’s take a look at what Poles and the Bears shouldn’t do in the 2023 NFL draft.