Chicago Bears Day 2 draft selections provide little help for Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears chose to address their secondary as a priority with their first two picks, and drafting a special-teams-based wide receiver with their third pick isn’t enough to help the development of Justin Fields. 

When the Chicago Bears arrived at the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, they had the fortune of three picks in Rounds 2 and 3.

After having made their selections, it is evident that what was done is not enough to help the development of quarterback Justin Fields. An argument could be made that a disservice was done.

At 39, the Bears opted to go with Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon, which made sense from the standpoint that the Bears needed someone alongside Jaylon Johnson. No problem. At 48, with the pick acquired from the Khalil Mack trade, the Bears chose Penn State safety, Jaquan Brisker.

Again, a talented player, but what about the offense? Are we seeing a trend that the previous regime’s old tactics have re-emerged? But more on that later. With their last pick, 71st overall, the Bears chose Tennessee’s Velus Jones Jr, who turns 25 soon, as a rookie.

While Jones is fast, there are several questions about his route running, which is not good. Moreover, though he could ultimately develop into a potent deep threat, most of his highlights in college are special teams plays, which is good, but in the third round over other receivers?

That’s a head-scratching decision.

The Chicago Bears didn’t do much to provide help for Justin Fields on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Granted, not every pick should be tailored towards the Chicago Bears offense. Still, when a commitment is made to Justin Fields, the top priority should be his development, mainly when he is on a rookie contract. So far, that hasn’t been the case.

In fairness, both Gordon and Brisker had first-round grades on them by several prominent analysts. Jones, on the other hand, had a late-round grade. Again, this is nothing to derail them because they all have productive college tape.

But general manager Ryan Poles said that he believes in building through the trenches, and the lack of it thus far is a concern.

Day 4 is still there, and the Bears have three picks to work with. After seeing what took place on Day 2, however, there is a reason to take a closer look at what this team does next as they enter a new era. Do they go and find a steal at the offensive line and get the last laugh? Possible.

At this point, we can only see what they have taken and give it a score of B. Two A-‘s for the secondary players because of the value, and for right now, unfortunately, a C+ for Jones Jr. It’s premature, but there is a reason for it, and the Bears still have a chance to right the ship….for now.