As the NFL Draft looms closer and closer, the Chicago Bears have made it clear that the No. 1 overall pick is up for grabs. This has sparked significant interest from other teams that are in need of a new quarterback, according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport.
The teams expected to show interest in the pick include the Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, and Carolina Panthers. All four teams are looking for a new quarterback, and the first pick in the draft would give them the freedom to choose any of the top prospects, such as Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Will Levis, and Anthony Richardson.
Rapoport also mentioned that the Arizona Cardinals’ new general manager, Monti Ossenfort, is interested in trading his pick down as well. This could mean that the Bears could potentially trade the No. 1 pick twice, giving them more assets in exchange.
However, with the Cardinals in the mix, and the low crop of quarterbacks in the first round, it is unclear if the Bears will be able to execute a double trade down. It will be interesting to see what the Bears decide to do with their first overall pick, as the draft nears.
It is clear that there is a lot of interest in the Bears’ No. 1 pick, and it will be exciting to see what teams are willing to offer for the pick. With the NFL Draft just around the corner, all eyes are on the Bears to see what move they will make.
