The Chicago Bears Are Going Back To An Old Strategy For Their Pre-Draft Meetings
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears appear to be returning to a draft strategy focused on later-round picks and undrafted free agents, similar to their approach in 2022 when they targeted lesser-known prospects to build depth.
- So far, the Bears have hosted meetings with five prospects projected to be selected late in the draft or signed as undrafted free agents, rather than top-tier prospects, despite currently holding only three late-round draft picks.
- This strategy is likely driven by significant roster turnover and salary cap constraints, as the Bears have lost multiple starters and have limited financial flexibility to sign veteran players.
- The team may rely on acquiring more draft picks through trades or aggressively pursuing undrafted free agents, leveraging improved coaching under Ben Johnson to develop young talent aligned with the
