The Chicago Bears are in the market for a new center, and it’s one of their top needs this offseason. It’s been an issue for them over the last few years, and it’s time to fix it. No matter what, they should spend some of their money on a good one in free agency.
They could also consider drafting one to develop under a veteran that they sign in free agency. This could be the key to having long-term success at that vital position.
Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson is someone that they might consider. He’s one of the top centers in this 2024 draft class, and he was asked if there’s a possibility of playing for the Bears.
“I sure hope so,” he said, confirming that he met with Chicago during the NFL Scouting Combine.
Top center prospect Jackson Powers-Johnson was asked if there’s a #Bears possibility.
“I sure hope so.”
Powers met with the Bears and said he dropped a “da Bears” on Ryan Poles plus discussed deep dish.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) March 2, 2024
Powers-Johnson, a projected first-round selection, is already calling them “da Bears” and commenting on deep-dish pizza which means he is already picturing himself living with Chicago culture. Hopefully, someone showed him Tavern Style, too.
If the Bears end up with Powers-Johnson, they’d be getting someone who can help them for the long-haul. He’d certainly be in play for them if they opt to trade back from the No. 9 pick into the middle of the first round. It’s worth considering, especially since it genuinely seems like he’d want to be a Bear.