3 mistakes the Chicago Bears made in 2021 NFL Draft

1. Giving up so many draft picks

Going up to get Justin Fields was the right move. The Bears had no business getting that level of quality at quarterback where they got him. It made sense even if the cost was a 2022 first-rounder, a 2021 fifth-rounder and a 2022 fourth-rounder.

Giving up those picks should have made the Bears a bit more conservative on what picks they would be willing to give up later. Yet, in the second round, they traded with the Panthers, handing over second, third and sixth-round picks for the No. 39 selection and a fifth-rounder.

The trade netted them Teven Jenkins from Oklahoma State. He was a great addition at that spot and should help keep Justin Fields’ jersey clean. It’s still questionable whether the move made sense given the other needs on the team.

Maybe the value wouldn’t have been quite as good, but offensive linemen with starting potential were available throughout the draft. Chicago kept themselves from getting something like a sure thing at receiver and corner by moving up.

It could be it all turns out fine for Chicago, but if those trades turn out to be duds, the team will be feeling it for years to come.