The Chicago Bears might be one of the most unpredictable teams going into the 2025 NFL draft. That became the case after their free agency blitz that saw them completely revamp the trenches with Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, Drew Dalman, Grady Jarrett, and Dayo Odenyingbo. Suddenly a team that seemed like a lock to take the best lineman available now seems as if they could go in any direction. Some believe it will be running back Ashton Jeanty. Others can see tight end Tyler Warren. Even cornerback Will Johnson has gotten some looks.
Still, some remain steadfast that the Bears will focus on the trenches, either by adding a possible franchise left tackle or another pass rusher. Former scouting director Greb Gabriel isn’t buying into that theory. He explained his viewpoint on the [Barroom Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL0rDZoXJF0&t=943s&ab_channel=BARROOMNETWORK). From his perspective, the nature of this draft doesn’t make it conducive to staying at #10 unless there is somebody they absolutely love who will be available. If there isn’t, and this class makes it unlikely, then trading down is the obvious play.
GM Ryan Poles mentioned the idea of trading down a couple of weeks ago. Unprompted, by the way. The last time he brought something like that up, the Chicago Bears ended up flipping the #1 pick to Carolina. While he has seven picks in this draft, there are none in the 4th round, and the Bears only have six next year. Moving down to acquire more selections feels like something to consider. There should be teams interested in moving up. Miami (#13) needs a long-term left tackle option. Indianapolis (#14) badly needs a playmaking tight end. Pittsburgh (#21) may wish to come up for a quarterback. It all depends on how far back Poles is willing to move.
