The Bear’s Den, April 19, 2024

Mocks, talks and workouts. The draft is less than a week away!

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Bears NFL mock draft reaction: Is a Caleb Williams-Rome Odunze combo the way to go? – The Athletic – Who did The Athletic’s draft expert Dane Brugler send to the Bears in his seven-round mock? A look at the four players and how they’d fit.

Why Caleb Williams is built to break Chicago Bears’ QB curse in 2024 NFL Draft – NBC Sports Chicago – The Bears have spent 80 years searching for a franchise quarterback capable of breaking a curse and delivering them multiple championships. Everyone has failed…

Bears mock draft gets crazy with NBC Sports Chicago podcast crew – NBC Sports Chicago – Who did the best Ryan Poles impression to build the best Bears rookie class?

Bears mock draft gets crazy with NBC Sports Chicago podcast crew – NBC Sports Chicago – Who did the best Ryan Poles impression to build the best Bears rookie class?

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Packers sign OT Andre Dillard – NBC Sports – The Packers signed free agent Andre Dillard to a contract, the team announced.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Simone Biles: ‘Nothing foul’ about comments made by her husband, new Bear Jonathan Owens – Chicago Sun-Times – She thought the backlash from her fans was “hilarious at first — and then they hurt my feelings.”

Redrafting the 2023 NFL Draft: C.J. Stroud over Bryce Young? Is Puka Nacua a top-10 pick? – The Athletic – A year removed from the 2023 NFL Draft, how would Round 1 change if teams were given a redo?

Sean Payton: It looks like we need to draft a QB, but has to be right fit – NBC Sports – The Broncos are set to pick 12th in the first round of next week’s draft and much of the discussion about their plans has centered on the quarterback position.

Trent Baalke on Trevor Lawrence deal: We’re working, but you can’t force this stuff – NBC Sports – Earlier this week, quarterback Trevor Lawrence told reporters that there have been some conversations between his representation and the Jaguars about a potential contract extension.

Will Commanders take Jayden Daniels at No. 2? – NBC Sports – They could trade down and take another QB, or they could stay put and take a different QB.

2024 Consensus Big Board: The Top 300 Players in the 2024 NFL Draft, According to 75 Analysts – The 2024 Consensus Big Board is live. 300 players are ranked using data from 75 draft analysts. What makes this consensus board unique? What can we learn from it?

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

TFC: Talking NFL Draft, Bears, NFC North, and a Q&A with Jacob Infante – Windy City Gridiron – Jacob Infante answers your questions about the NFL Draft!

Bear Bones: Interactive Chicago Bears War Room Simulation – Windy City Gridiron – We have a special Bears Bones today with a Live Chicago Bears War Room Simulation you can participate in!

Why the Bears can’t wait to draft a wide receiver – Windy City Gridiron – Chicago’s offensive rebuild is going well, but the harsh reality is that the job is still incomplete.

2024 NFL Draft: First Round Mock- Drake Maye falls! – Windy City Gridiron – Bill Zimmerman takes a stab at the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft!

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