There were some conversations about the Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, Justin Fields, and the team’s draft-pick status during Friday’s wedding dress rehearsal dinner. And I’m still alive to talk about it today. Hooray for healthy and fun discussions!
Keenan Allen put up 108 catches, 1,243 yards, and 7 touchdowns in 13 games with the Los Angeles Chargers last season. He made his sixth Pro Bowl in 2023 and earned Pro Football Focus’ 11th-highest grade among wideouts. D.J. Moore posted 96 catches, 1,364 receiving yards, and 8 touchdowns in 2023. He didn’t make the Pro Bowl (not like there wasn’t a case for him) but was PFF’s 10th-highest-graded receiver last year. I write all of that to say this: There should be no debate about whether the Bears have a legitimate WR1. They have two of them. Anyone trying to tell you otherwise doesn’t know ball or is disingenuous about it.
Even after bringing Allen on board, the Bears are still in a position to draft a wide receiver with the No. 9 pick. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin explores some of Chicago’s best options at No. 9, pulling this quote from Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus to give us some perspective:
