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The 2012 NFL draft starts tonight and continues tomorrow. It has grown into one of the most watched broadcast spots events all year, and ESPN and the NFL Network will have extensive coverage.
Who will the Bears draft? Who should they draft?
Just a few years ago only a handful of sites listed "mock drafts". Now there are thousands of such sites.
Of all the mock draft sites I've checked, DE Whitney Mercilus seems to be the most common projected pick for the Bears at the 19th spot.
I think their top priority will be the defensive line (a pass rusher), followed by the offensive line, then maybe wide receiver.
The Bears' new GM Phil Emery says they are targeting about 7 specific players for their #19 pick, but as usual, they will not divulge those players.
My guess is they are looking at these prospects for their #19 pick-
Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina (will almost certainly be gone by #19)
Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame (likely will be gone by #19)
Michael Brockers, DT, LSU (if he is available, I think this will be their pick)
Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
Nick Perry, DE, USC
Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
Courtney Upshaw, DE, Alabama
Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois
Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
Anyone want to take a guess?
Who will the Bears draft? Who should they draft?
Just a few years ago only a handful of sites listed "mock drafts". Now there are thousands of such sites.
Of all the mock draft sites I've checked, DE Whitney Mercilus seems to be the most common projected pick for the Bears at the 19th spot.
I think their top priority will be the defensive line (a pass rusher), followed by the offensive line, then maybe wide receiver.
The Bears' new GM Phil Emery says they are targeting about 7 specific players for their #19 pick, but as usual, they will not divulge those players.
My guess is they are looking at these prospects for their #19 pick-
Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina (will almost certainly be gone by #19)
Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame (likely will be gone by #19)
Michael Brockers, DT, LSU (if he is available, I think this will be their pick)
Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
Nick Perry, DE, USC
Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
Courtney Upshaw, DE, Alabama
Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois
Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
Anyone want to take a guess?
. I really think they could have used off or def line help.
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