Da Windy City

● By Ryan Heckman
It is never too early for a mock draft, especially if you are a Chicago Bears fan. No, that wasn’t necessarily a dig at the Bears’ upcoming 2022 season. Sure, this Bears squad might not be destined for a playoff berth. But, the future certainly looks much brighter if you see the entire picture. First-year general manager Ryan Poles came into a tough situation. Fans have to understand that this first full calendar year is going to be all about building the foundation. The Bears aren’t going to win immediately, but with the assets under his belt, Poles has an opportunity to turn this thing around fairly quickly. Moves made this past offseason have set the Bears up for a year of learning, growing and ultimately paving the path forward towards long-term success. And, biggest step towards a successful 2023 season is going to be come draft time.