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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Bears tap Deshaun Watson

By Brad Weiss

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Deshaun Watson

QB, Clemson

Twice the Chicago Bears made a huge financial investment in Jay Cutler, and he has been quite the let down for the team. As the team looks towards the 2016 NFL Draft, they have to be thinking about bringing in somebody to play the quarterback position next season. While Deshaun Watson has his faults, he is definitely the top quarterback in this draft, and one who brings a winning attitude into the huddle.

The Bears have a very good young running back in Jordan Howard, and tight end Zach Miller is one of the better players at his position in the division. Cameron Meredith had a breakout season at wide receiver as a rookie, and it looks like the Bears may let star wideout Alshon Jeffery walk this offseason. It is going to be an interesting season in the Windy City, so there is no time like the present to bring in a young quarterback and let him take his lumps.

The best part about Watson is the way he can step up with the game on the line. For years Bears fans have had to watch Cutler sulk on the sidelines, mostly due to the fact he makes inexplicable mistakes on the field. Watson has shown a tendency to make some bad mistakes with the ball as well, but his overall athleticism and drive to succeed is going to make him a ton of fans inside Soldier Field.

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