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2017 NFL mock draft: Mitch Trubisky heads west

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen #93 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on before taking on the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen #93 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on before taking on the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Jonathan Allen

DT, Alabama

Head coach John Fox suffered through a rough season in 2016, as the Chicago Bears just could not get it going consistently throughout. With plenty of questions up and down their roster heading into 2017, especially at quarterback, the Bears need to make sure they make some solid moves to improve their roster. While Jay Cutler is obviously not the answer at quarterback anymore for the Bears, we do not expect them to select a new one in April, but instead will turn to the defensive side of the ball.

Jonathan Allen of Alabama is a terrific talent, and one who could be an instant playmaker at the next level. He has the ability to play all over the defensive line, and Fox would like nothing more than to have a player of his caliber anchoring the Bears defensive front. Allen has been rumored to be the possible first overall selection, but we believe he will be available to Chicago when they pick at No. 3.

The Bears have some nice young talent on the offensive side of the ball, and the word is that Alshon Jeffrey is likely to sign a long-term deal with the team. Add to the fact that Jordan Howard was a revelation at running back during his rookie season, and Chicago has some pieces in place to be very good offensively in 2017. They do need a quarterback, but there are some veterans available in free agency, and there could also be a supposed-first round guy early in the second round when the Bears pick again.

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